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.
Michigan stink bug season: What to do if you see one in your home
It’s stink bug season in Michigan.
The little bugs are currently trying to find ways to get into our homes so they can settle down for the winter. Ugh.
You should look for gaps around window air conditioners or holes in window screens. Block those off. Anything that could serve as an easy access point for stink bugs should be closed off.
After you’ve secured your home, the next thing you should do if you find a stink bug is drown it. If you’re like me, it’s not an ideal option, but marmorated stink bugs are invasive. MSU says to use soapy water in a bucket and drop them in. The soap prevents them from escaping. After they’re dead you can dump them outside.
Michigan winter weather outlook: Snow, cold projections with La Niña
You can’t escape the Christmas decorations when you go to the store these days.
It’s a sure sign that winter is just around the corner, so it’s not too early to start looking ahead to what is shaping up to possibly be a much different winter in Metro Detroit this year compared to last year. What does that mean?
Well last winter was dominated by El Niño and ended up being the warmest on record. But this year, a weak La Niñas expected to develop. We haven’t shifted into a La Niña pattern yet, but there is a 60% chance of it arriving by November and possibly lasting through early Spring which will have an impact on temperatures and precipitation.
This Halloween candy is the most popular in Michigan
It’s that time of the year again. The time of the year to unveil the most popular Halloween candy in Michigan -- and the nation.
Candy corn used to be Michigan’s most popular Halloween candy -- but in 2023, it was unceremoniously knocked out of the No. 1 spot by Starburst. We were certainly all shocked and devastated by this news.
This year, Starburst remains Michigan’s most popular Halloween Candy. Candy corn earned second place and Butterfinger came in third.
Massive meat recall expands: Michigan schools, major stores, full product list
A massive meat recall tied to possible Listeria contamination expanded again this week, with products distributed to major stores nationwide, and school districts, including some in Michigan.
BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,765,285 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria.
The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from May 31, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide then distributed to restaurants, schools and institutions.