Morning 4: Girl dies after falling into Michigan lake, getting struck by boat -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of July 29, 2022

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.


11-year-old girl dies after falling off inflatable tube, getting struck by boat on Michigan lake

An 11-year-old girl died this week after she fell off of an inflatable tube into a Michigan lake and was struck by a boat driven by a lifeguard who didn’t realize she had fallen into the water, officials said.

Read the report here.


CDC recommends masking in Metro Detroit due to ‘high’ COVID spread

People are recommended to mask up in several Metro Detroit counties that are currently experiencing a high level of COVID-19 community spread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Learn more here.


Driver with children in SUV loses control, crashes into home in Taylor

A dramatic scene unfolded Thursday night in Taylor where an out-of-control SUV carrying two children in the backseat slammed into a home.

See the report here.


They sued and lost after brother’s body sat in Wayne County Morgue with ID on him for 514 days

A family who said their brother’s body sat in the Wayne County Morgue for 514 days before they were alerted lost their lawsuit against the morgue.

Jeff and Greg Majchrzak from Macomb County sued because they said despite their brother having identification on him, he spent 514 days in the morgue before they were told he was there.

See the story here.


Weather: Humidity drops for pleasant Friday, weekend across Metro Detroit



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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.