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Morning 4: Mount St. Helens calls Michigan ‘weak’ ahead of major college football game -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Jan. 5, 2024

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Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Mount St. Helens comes after Great Lakes State ahead of Michigan-Washington championship game

They say it’s in your best interest to be polite to volcanos, because they can blow up at any minute, but what do you do when the volcano instigates?

Mount St. Helens came after the state of Michigan on social media a week before Michigan football faces off against the Washington Huskies in Houston.

See more here.


Detroit Zoo’s beloved sea otter Ollie dies after brief illness

A beloved sea otter at the Detroit Zoo named Ollie died on Dec. 30, 2023, after a brief and sudden illness.

See more here.


Juwan Howard’s team making difficult decision much easier for Michigan

The Michigan basketball program is in a dark place right now.

Most of the fan base is distracted by the undefeated football team’s march to the national championship game. But next week, when the time comes to check up on Juwan Howard’s team, they’re not going to like what they see.

Read the report here.


Michigan GOP members plan weekend vote to remove Chair Kristina Karamo

Members of the Michigan Republican Party are scheduled to meet this weekend in an attempt to remove party Chairwoman Kristina Karamo as a major election year gets underway.

Learn more here.


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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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