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.
REAL ID deadline 3 months away: Here’s what Michigan residents need to know
Michigan residents will want to make sure they have a star on their driver’s license or state ID by May of this year.
Beginning May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need to have a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States or enter certain federal facilities.
Crash closes EB I-96 after I-275, causing major traffic delays
Police are investigating a crash on eastbound I-96 near I-275 Friday morning, causing major traffic backups.
Michigan State Police said, along with the freeway closure, there are ramp closures at M-14 after I-275 and on I-275 and I-96. The closures have caused major traffic issues at the I-275/I-96/M-14 interchange.
St. Clair Shores man arrested for harassing Michigan Muslim Civil Rights Organization with threats
Paul Naiman, 78, of St. Clair Shores, has been arrested for targeting a Muslim civil rights organization.
The Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, welcomed the arrest on Thursday (Feb. 6) of the 78-year-old man for allegedly targeting CAIR-MI’s office and Executive Director Dawud Walid with harassing and threatening emails.
Naiman faces three counts of ethnic intimidation, a felony punishable by prison time and fines under Michigan law.
9 rescued dogs start new chapter in Metro Detroit after escaping California wildfires
Nine adorable dogs have made their way to Metro Detroit after being rescued from the devastating wildfires in California. As the pups arrived, they were met with love and lots of kisses.
For Marisa Ruby, one of the rescuers, and Lauren Wynns, founder of Birmingham Dog Rescue, the moment was overwhelming.
“Just to see their little faces. I started to cry. It feels really good to save a life,” Ruby said.
Weather: Snow heading to Metro Detroit Saturday -- Here’s how much is expected
Be careful as you step outside this morning. If you didn’t lay salt down yesterday and allowed Mother Nature to melt the icy glaze, that has likely iced over again overnight.
Roads are in good condition, but your driveway and sidewalk could be an ice rink due to the re-freeze. Otherwise, gusty winds diminish this morning but we are starting the day with wind chills in the single digits. Highs today will only reach the upper 20s with partly cloudy skies.