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.
Port Huron police working to learn connection between vehicle fire, homicide
Police are trying to figure out how a vehicle fire is connected to a man found dead with multiple gunshot wounds early Tuesday morning.
Port Huron police initially responded to the 3000 block of Vanness Street just after midnight on Jan. 28, 2025, for a report of a vehicle fire. With the help of the Port Huron Fire Department, they were able to put out the flames.
Shortly after, police responded to the 2500 block of Vanness Street for a report of a man who may have been shot. When they arrived, they found a 35-year-old man dead with multiple gunshot wounds.
Detroit woman sues Lyft, alleging she was denied service due to her weight
Dajua Blanding from Detroit said she was denied a ride from Lyft due to her weight, which caused her to file a suit.
Blanding captured the incident on video and posted it to her social media page, which has been shared thousands of times.
List: 5 activities to do in Metro Detroit this winter
Are the winter blues hitting you hard this season? It can be difficult to go outside and enjoy yourself as that brisk, cold air hits your face. You can make this winter fun by trying new things outdoors or keeping yourself busy as you wait for the warmer months.
Police serving subpoena in Michigan greeted by 5-year-old with loaded gun
A police cadet serving a subpoena in Battle Creek was met at the door by a 5-year-old child with a loaded handgun.
It happened Saturday, Jan. 25. Police said the cadet came to the home just before 10 a.m. and a 5-year-old child with a large knife opened the door. When the cadet asked the child to have an adult come to the door, the child returned with a loaded handgun.
Weather: Blustery winds hitting Metro Detroit, snow chances expected further north
A cold front is pushing south across the region this morning resulting in tumbling temperatures. We will rebound around the freezing mark this afternoon, but gusty winds around 30 mph will factor into wind chill readings about 10 degrees cooler than the air temperatures.
A clipper system will arrive this afternoon and evening leading to light accumulations along and north of I-69. Otherwise, the majority of Metro Detroit will get missed by this. Another cold front pushes through overnight bringing wind gusts back up to around 40 mph.
