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Morning 4: Suspects to be charged in Washtenaw County double murder, child abduction -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Jan. 3, 2025

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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.


Suspects to be charged in Washtenaw County double murder, child abduction -- what we know so far

Two people were killed, another person was injured, and two children were abducted from a Northfield Township home Wednesday night.

Three suspects were arrested and will soon be charged.

Here’s what we know so far about the case.


2025 Black Lake sturgeon season to begin on Feb. 1: What to know

Black Lake sturgeon fishing season is expected to return in 2025 after being canceled last year due to lack of safe ice last year.

The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, according to the Michigan DNR.

Read more here.


Listen: Dispatcher helps Macomb County couple deliver baby

A dispatcher helped a couple in Macomb County deliver their baby safely early Sunday morning.

A man called 911 just after 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2024, saying his pregnant wife’s water had broken and her contractions were one minute apart.

Read more and listen to the 911 call recording.


Here’s what Detroit Lions' path to Super Bowl looks like with win or loss vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions are facing likely the biggest regular-season game in franchise history this weekend.

On Sunday night, the Lions and Vikings will close out the NFL regular season at Ford Field. Both teams are 14-2. The winner will take the NFC North crown and earn a first-round bye as the No. 1 seed in the conference, while the loser will drop to No. 5 as the top wildcard team.

Yes, the Lions have already clinched a playoff spot. But if they want to go to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history, well, let’s just say they would definitely be in better shape if they beat the Vikings.

Read more here.


Weather: Frigid Friday in Metro Detroit with numerous light snow showers