Morning 4: Wishing farewell to several longtime WDIV employees retiring today -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of July 1, 2024

Saying goodbye to longtime Local 4 employees, celebrating their legacy (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.


Watch: Saying goodbye to longtime WDIV employees, celebrating their legacy

We’re saying goodbye to several longtime WDIV employees and celebrating their legacies as they embark on retirement.

In March, a small group of long-tenured employees were offered a voluntary retirement incentive program. Some of them said yes. Four of them you know from TV: Bernie Smilovitz, Rod Meloni, Paula Tutman and Mara MacDonald. A number of behind-the-scenes employees, equally important to our station, also accepted the offer.

See the goodbyes here.


July 2024 streaming guide: Here’s what’s coming to Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and more

Are you looking for something new to watch? Here is what’s coming out on streaming platforms in July 2024.

See the list here.


Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.

Read the report here.


Lakeside Mall officially closed: A look at redevelopment plans for the site

The once-beloved Lakeside Mall in Macomb County has permanently closed as of Monday, kicking off an extensive redevelopment project for the area that’s been in the works for years.

See the plans here.


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