Skip to main content
Snow icon
36º

Morning 4: Police arrest missing Auburn Hills mother, place newborn in CPS custody -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Feb. 19, 2024

Amanda Prowell-Smith (left) and her newborn daughter (right) were found in Warren on Feb. 17, 2024, nearly two weeks after they had been reported missing by family members. (WDIV)

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.


Missing Auburn Hills mother, newborn found at Warren laundromat

After nearly two weeks of searching, police found a mother and her 1-month-old daughter in Warren after they went missing from Auburn Hills, sparking concern among the family.

Read the report here.


Photos: House explodes in Ann Arbor neighborhood

Roads were expected to be closed in a neighborhood near Downtown Ann Arbor on Monday following a fiery house explosion.

See pictures of the explosion here.


I-696 traffic shift in Oakland County now active through fall: What to know

Roadwork on I-696 in Oakland County will close several lanes and ramps through late fall 2024. Some changes took effect over the weekend, and more closures are coming next week.

Here’s what to know.


Raw milk cheese causes E. coli outbreak: What to know in Michigan

Several people were infected with E. coli after eating unpasteurized milk cheese made by a brand sold nationwide, health officials reported last week.

That brand of cheese can be found in stores across Metro Detroit.

Learn more here.


Weather: Sunshine, warmup, more rain: What to expect in Metro Detroit this week




About the Author
Cassidy Johncox headshot

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

Loading...

Recommended Videos