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Morning 4: 6 arrested after stolen car crashes into multiple garages, cop car, light pole -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 13, 2024

James Hayes (left) and Kahari Thomas (right) are facing charges. (Westland Police Department)

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.


6 arrested after stolen car crashes into multiple garages, Westland cop car, light pole

Six people, including four children, were taken into custody after a stolen car crashed into multiple garages, a Westland police car, and a light pole while fleeing cops.

Westland officials said they were called around 2:20 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, to the 350000 block of Hunter Avenue because someone was trying to steal a car.

When police arrived, they said they saw a stolen white Kia Optima try to flee, but it crashed into multiple garages, causing a lot of damage.

Read the story here.


Man, teen charged in brutal assault of woman during football tailgate in Ann Arbor

There’s new information about a violent crime that happened last fall across the street from Michigan Stadium.

Ann Arbor police say two young men from Detroit who were selling candy outside a Michigan football game sexually assaulted a woman at a popular tailgating spot.

Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan pride themselves on one of the best and most secure college football game environments in all of college football.

Read the report here.


‘Toys R Us, bruh’: Why many aren’t impressed with Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign

The city of Detroit installed its own version of the “Hollywood” sign before the NFL draft, and, well, it’s fair to say some people aren’t impressed.

The sign was unveiled along eastbound I-94 between Central Street and Cecil Avenue, a collaboration between the city, DTE Energy, MDOT, FHWA and the Fairmount Sign Company.

It took several weeks for the letters to be built and then a few days for them to be installed, but now that it’s up, some people aren’t thrilled with the look.

See the report here.


Best Michigan Brewery Bracket: Vote in the Final Round here

Michigan might be known for its beautiful lakes, sprawling landscapes, automotive innovation, etc. -- but there is one important thing the state does extremely well: beer.

For beer enthusiasts, living in Michigan is a dream. There are hundreds of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs across the state, serving up the finest craft beer around.

Vote here.


Weather: Sunny, breezy Saturday before rain returns to Metro Detroit on Sunday




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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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