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Morning 4: Family believes 13-year-old ‘is in immediate danger’ after disappearance in River Rouge -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Oct. 28, 2024

Christopher Brown went missing Oct. 27, 2024, after he was seen getting into this Chevrolet Tahoe outside a McDonald's in River Rouge. (River Rouge Department of Public Safety)

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.


Family believes 13-year-old ‘is in immediate danger’ after disappearance in River Rouge

The family of a 13-year-old boy who disappeared this weekend in River Rouge believes he “is in immediate danger.”

Police said Christopher Brown, 13, was last seen at 10:07 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at the McDonald’s restaurant at 10995 West Jefferson Avenue in River Rouge.

The boy was seen chaining his bicycle to a rack outside and going in for about one minute, police said. Cameras captured him leaving the restaurant and getting into the front passenger seat of a dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe.

Read full story.


Can you wear election-related clothing when you go to vote in Michigan?

No, you cannot wear election-related clothing when you go to vote in Michigan.

Voters are not allowed to wear clothing that is election- or campaign-related when they go to cast their ballot in Michigan.

Read more here.


Detroit Lions just proved this team can end franchise Super Bowl drought

I sure didn’t expect to be writing this headline after a game against the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans stink. We all know this. They’re one of only two NFL teams still searching for a second win.

But as the final seconds ticked off the Ford Field scoreboards on Sunday, I found myself as impressed with the Detroit Lions as ever.

Read more.


Erika Erickson joins Local 4 News as newest reporter

We’re excited to welcome Erika Erickson to the Local 4 News team!

You might remember Erika from her stint at one of those other Detroit TV stations -- but starting Monday, she’s officially part of the Local 4 family. We couldn’t be more thrilled.

Read more here.


Weather: Soaring into the 70s with warm, windy week ahead in Metro Detroit

It’s a seasonally cool Monday morning. Dry and mild to start the week ahead of a surge of warmth midweek.

Partly sunny today with highs around 60. However, bigger changes arrive over the next few days.

Read the full forecast here.




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