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.
How 5 people managed to steal $25,000 from Metro Detroit churches
Five people were caught stealing numerous checks from various churches across Metro Detroit, along with having multiple debit cards under other people’s names and committing wire fraud.
In an affidavit submitted on Sept. 27, 2024, the five people were arrested and are facing at least four felony charges each in connection to stealing checks from churches in Livingston, Oakland and Wayne counties and a Metro Detroit funeral home.
Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.
At least eight people were dead, but many expressed relief that Milton wasn’t worse. The hurricane spared densely populated Tampa a direct hit, and the lethal storm surge that scientists feared never materialized.
How the Tigers turned Detroit into the ‘City of Champions’
A man used a potato to try to hide the murder of two people over a dice game in Oakland County, police said.
The shooting happened at 8:22 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at an apartment in the 100 block of North Sanford Street, near Fiddis Avenue, in Pontiac.
Consumer Reports calls for US to ban popular baby accessory that’s not allowed in Canada
Consumer Reports is calling on the United States to ban a popular baby accessory that’s not allowed in Canada and has been linked to thousands of injuries, and even deaths.
During an in-depth investigation into the risks of infant walkers, Consumer Reports found that sit-in baby walkers have been linked to pediatric deaths and thousands of injuries.
Weather: Summer sampler in Metro Detroit before temperatures tumble
It’s a cool start with morning lows ranging from the 30s to low 50s. You’ll need an extra layer this morning, but t-shirt and shorts weather is on tap this afternoon,
Temperatures soar into the upper 70s today. Gusty winds, especially over the Thumb, can be expected. There is a slight chance of an isolated shower north along a cold front this evening. Metro Detroit should just see increased cloud cover from this front and stay dry for high school football.