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.
The Michigan city that sits underneath a lake
For most people, cities are typically above water. You can understand why -- there’s breathable oxygen, food doesn’t get soggy and there’s less of a chance of a Moby Dick attack. The chance is still there, just less.
Michigan is home to many ghost towns -- some are buried under sand, some are believed to be cursed, and some are underwater. No, I’m not talking about a home for the rumored mermen of Lake Superior, but something much closer to our area.
1 killed, 1 hurt when workers fall into shaft from roof to basement at Detroit school
A construction worker was killed and another was injured when they fell into a shaft and dropped from the roof of a Detroit school to the basement, officials said.
Michigan trooper charged with murdering man he struck with SUV in fast food parking lot
A Michigan State Police trooper is charged with murdering a man he struck with an unmarked SUV in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
From our GM: 4 longtime WDIV journalists, others are retiring in July. Here’s why
I got into journalism by accident. I grew up here, went to high school in Southfield, and got placed into the journalism class responsible for publishing the school newspaper the first term of my freshman year.
It was a class for juniors and seniors, but the teacher gave me my first break. He said, “Let’s give this kid a chance. I think he might have a knack for understanding the news and what’s important.” I haven’t left since.
I share this story because -- having worked in and around newsrooms for 30+ years -- I knew it would be newsworthy when the most watched and trusted local news organization in Detroit did something we’ve never done before. Because for me, this is home. I knew this news would affect our loyal viewers.