Morning 4: Everything we know so far in Warren crash that killed 2 friends, injured 2 officers -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Oct. 1, 2024

A Dodge Durangpo involved in a Sept. 30, 2024, crash with a Warren police SUV at Schoenherr and Toepfer roads. (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.


Everything we know so far in Warren crash that killed 2 friends, injured 2 officers

Two best friends are dead, and two police officers are badly injured following a crash early Monday morning in Warren. Since the crash, many questions remain unanswered.

The crash happened at around 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, on Schoenherr Road, just south of Toepfer Road—north of 8 Mile Road.

Read more here.


Detroit Lions break 6-game skid vs. Seahawks in high-scoring Monday Night Football track meet

The Detroit Lions snapped a six-game losing streak against the Seattle Seahawks with a 42-29 victory to cap off another shootout, which has become common between the two teams whenever they match up.

The victory on Monday (Sept. 30) also snapped the losing streak of three consecutive games dating back to 2021, where the Seahawks boat-raced defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn’s scheme 51-29.

Read more here.


Detroit Zoo says goodbye to one lion, welcomes another

The Detroit Zoo said goodbye to a beloved lion and welcomed another on Monday.

Binti, the first lion cub born at the Detroit Zoo in 40 years, will be moving to another zoo. Detroit Zoo said the move aims to promote the health, genetic diversity and overall sustainability of lion populations in zoos.

Read more here.


Winning ticket for $25,000 a year for life bought in Oakland County

Check your lottery ticket! You could have won $25,000 a year for life.

The winning ticket matched the five white balls drawn Friday night (04-07-09-24-36), and it was bought at 9775 Elizabeth Lake Road in White Lake.

Read more here.


Weather: Warm Tuesday with showers ahead of cooler, drier air in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit is starting October on a warm note.

Patchy fog and mist will dissipate Tuesday morning in Southeast Michigan. Temperatures will rise to around 70 degrees by lunchtime.

Read full forecast.




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Samantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint.

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