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Morning 4: These 10 Michigan towns have most ghost sightings in the state -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Oct. 16, 2024

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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.


These 10 Michigan towns have most ghost sightings in the state

All month long, you’re likely to see decorations and costumes of ghosts and ghouls all over town, indoors and out.

‘Tis the season for spookiness in Michigan, for sure -- but let’s be real, ghosts aren’t confined to the month of October.

Read more.


Detroit police officers injured in shootout with off-duty cop released from hospital

Two Detroit police officers injured in a shootout on Monday with a fellow officer are back home after they were released from the hospital Tuesday night.

The shooting happened on Monday, Oct. 14, just before 2:30 p.m. in the area of E Davison and St. Aubin near the Highland Park water tower.

Read more.


Presidential candidates focusing on Michigan as Election Day slowly approaches

Both presidential campaigns are placing a major focus on Michigan over the next few weeks.

Read more here.


Cedar Point selling pieces of original Maverick track

While Cedar Point is in the middle of HalloWeekends, there is something else happening at the park.

The amusement park is selling pieces of the Maverick coaster—not the current one. When Maverick was originally built, an extra section was later replaced. So, there were hundreds of track slices sitting around and collecting dust.

Read more here.


Weather: Rollercoaster of temperatures ahead in Metro Detroit

Brrr.... Have you turned the heat on yet? We are waking up to temperatures in the 30s with some feels like temperatures that have fallen below freezing. We will likely be a bit cooler tomorrow morning before a big rise in temperatures.

Other than a few sprinkles possible closer to the Lake Huron shoreline in the Thumb, the rest of Southeast Michigan clears out the clouds and has cool sunshine on tap today. Wind gusts could reach 20 mph midday factoring into cooler wind chills, but actual air temperatures will peak in the mid-50s this afternoon.

Read full forecast.