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Morning 4: Unmarked vehicles looking for distracted drivers in Michigan today -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 29, 2024

An man works his phone as he drives through traffic in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Texas lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on texting while driving. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (LM Otero, Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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.


Michigan police target distracted drivers in unmarked spotter vehicles

Police across the state of Michigan are launching a crackdown on distracted driving using unmarked vehicles.

Read more here.


What’s the deal with cicadas in Michigan this year?

There are two broods of cicadas that are emerging this year, but luckily people in Michigan won’t really have to deal with either of them.

See more here.


Is it safe to start planting in Metro Detroit right now?

It’s ... hot in Metro Detroit right now.

That’s a weird thing to say in April, but it’s true: High temperatures have been in the 70s and 80s, and they’ll stay that way this week.

With all this warmth, you may be switching to springtime gardening mode. But, is it safe to start planting outdoors in Southeast Michigan? Are we done with the cold temperatures for the season?

Read the report here.


Michigan law would crack down on intentional noise from modified vehicles

A proposed Michigan law would increase penalties for using a vehicle intentionally modified to be excessively noisy.

Learn more here.


Watch: When to expect showers amid warm week in Metro Detroit




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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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