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.
Autopsy shows driver was drunk in deadly crash involving Warren police officers
Newly obtained documents revealed the driver killed in a crash with Warren police officers in September was driving drunk.
At 5 a.m. on Sept. 30, a white Dodge Durango and Warren police car were involved in a crash on Schoenherr Road at Prospect Road.
Officer James Burke, who was driving the patrol car, was charged with manslaughter after allegedly speeding without lights and sirens when he hit the SUV.
Cedric Hayden Jr., 34, and Dejuan Pettis, 33, were killed in the crash. Burke’s partner was injured.
Giving Tuesday 2024: 60+ Michigan charities, orgs to donate to this holiday season
Giving Tuesday is upon us! The season of charitable giving is in full swing.
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.
Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.
If you’re looking to donate to a Michigan charity, here are some options.
Here’s how many deer were harvested in Michigan during firearm season
Michigan’s regular firearm season ended on Nov. 30, and hunters harvested fewer deer than in previous years, according to current data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Hunters have up 72 hours after taking a deer to report it, so the current numbers could change a bit, but so far, the data shows that the numbers are down from the amount of deer killed in previous years.
I-94 in West Michigan reopens following crash involving at least 17 vehicles
I-94 near Hartford in Van Buren County reopened Monday night after a 17-vehicle crash.
The crash happened on Dec. 2 following heavy lake-effect snow plowed through the area. Michigan State Police said the multi-vehicle crash involved about 14 passenger vehicles and three semi-trucks. One driver was critically injured.
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Weather: Midweek arctic blast brings snow, gusty winds in Metro Detroit
Rinse and repeat yesterday’s forecast for today. Waking up to temperatures in the 20s and feeling like the teens.
Partly sunny to mostly cloudy today with highs in the mid 30s.