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.
End of crafting era: Joann Fabrics closing all stores nationwide after second bankruptcy
Joann Fabric filed for bankruptcy for a second time in January, and now all of its stores are closing.
Six Michigan locations closed at the end of April, and the rest will remain open until the end of this month.
It isn’t the first time we’ve seen a big store like this close down. Think of it like Toys R Us. That was sad, but there was an easier alternative: buying toys online.
2 charged after man shot at Downtown Detroit nightclub
Two people were charged after a man was shot at a Detroit nightclub earlier this week, officials said.
Alveon Roosevelt Kindle, 21, of Clinton Township, and Paul Monyee Kindle, 23, of Southfield, are facing charges in the non-fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Detroit man, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
The shooting happened at 12:31 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Macomb County man critically injured after driver swerves to avoid deer, resulting in rollover crash
A Macomb County man is critically injured following a crash after the driver of the car he was in swerved to avoid a deer.
The crash happened just after 11 p.m. on April 22, 2025, on US 131 in Wexford County. When Michigan State Police troopers arrived, they found a van in the median.
Flags in Michigan lowered to half-staff honoring soldier killed in training accident
Flags will be lowered to half-staff Friday to honor a Michigan soldier who died during a training accident.
Army Staff Sergeant Troy Knutson-Collins, 28, died during an accident in Lithuania. Three other soldiers were also killed in the accident.
Weather: Cooler weekend ahead in Metro Detroit, here’s when to expect spotty rain chances
Additional light rain showers will linger today, but not as widespread and heavy as Thursday. Otherwise, cloudy and slightly cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
