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.
Great Lakes seeing warmer winters, less ice: A look at the data
Last year, we experienced the lowest ice levels ever across the Great Lakes since we started keeping records. And the lakes have been unusually ice-free again so far this winter.
This is a scenario that’s likely to occur more often, given that the upper Midwest has experienced some of the nation’s strongest winter warming trends since 1970.
Jennifer Crumbley trial: The key piece of evidence that led to jury’s guilty verdict
Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter this week, and the jury forewoman highlighted one specific piece of evidence that stood out.
The jury listened to 21 witnesses from the prosecution and Crumbley herself over seven full days in the courtroom. They deliberated for more than 10 hours across one and a half days before coming to a decision.
University of Michigan doctor shares tips for managing cholesterol
Roughly 20% of Americans have high cholesterol, which left untreated, raises the risk of heart disease.
About a third of people with high cholesterol are completely unaware of the problem and the longer it goes untreated, the higher the risk of suffering a heart attack.
Michigan native identified among 5 Marines killed in helicopter crash
The Marine Corps released the names Friday of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the mountains outside San Diego during a historic storm. All of them were in their 20s.
The decorated Marines were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and were based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.