Morning 4: Voting by absentee ballot in Michigan? Here’s what to know -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Oct. 24, 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.


Voting by absentee ballot in Michigan?

Are you voting by absentee ballot in Michigan for the Nov. 5, 2024, election? Here’s what to know.


Eastern Michigan suspends professor following arrest in child predator sting with Chris Hansen

An Eastern Michigan University professor is suspended after being arrested in a child predator sting operation with Chris Hansen.

The sting took place last month at an undisclosed residence in Huron Township.

The professor’s arrest is featured in an episode of “Takedown with Chris Hansen” on TruBlu.

Read more here.


Mastodon bones found in Michigan to be exhibited in Grand Rapids

The bones of a mastodon found outside Grand Rapids in 2022 have been restored and are almost ready to go on display to the public.

The bones have been undergoing restoration at the Community Archives and Research Center for the Grand Rapids Public Museum since being discovered two years ago.

Dr. Corey Redman has led the effort to clean and piece together the 80% intact specimen.

Read more.


Argument leads to woman being run over by car in Detroit’s east side

An argument between three women early Thursday morning in Detroit’s east side led to one of them being run over by a car.

Detroit police said it happened near the intersection of Harper and Conner at around 2 a.m. on Oct. 24.

Read more here.


Weather: Back to reality: Sunny and seasonal Thursday in Metro Detroit

It will feel like a weather whiplash when you step outside this morning. We are waking up anywhere from 20-30 degrees cooler than yesterday morning. Otherwise, high pressure has cleared our skies, so don’t forget your sunglasses along with your coat this morning.

Sweater weather has returned! Sunny and seasonal as our highs struggle to hit 60 this afternoon. Winds will be much calmer than yesterday. Partly cloudy tonight with lows around 40.

Read the full forecast here.