Morning 4: Michigan implementing gun reform following 2nd school mass shooting -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of March 12, 2023

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 16: Flowers are laid at the base of the spartan statue on the campus of Michigan State University as a tribute to the students killed and wounded in Monday's shooting on February 16, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. On February 13, a gunman opened fire on the campus, killing three students and critically wounding five others. The gunman shot himself a short time later during a confrontation with law enforcement officials. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson, 2023 Getty Images)

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.


Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Corktown on Sunday: What to know

The Corktown St. Patrick’s Day Parade is returning to Michigan Avenue for another year of a fun Detroit tradition.

The Irish pride parade will be hosting its 65th annual parade on March 12 at 1 p.m.

Learn more here


Weather: More snow moves through SE Michigan: Here’s what to expect


Gun reform coming in Michigan after 2nd school mass shooting

Armed with two handguns and dozens of rounds of ammunition, 43-year-old Anthony McRae open fired on the Michigan State University campus on the night of Feb. 13, killing three students and wounding five more.

Read more here.


Lawmakers have been busy in Lansing -- what changes Michiganders should be aware of

It was another busy week in Michigan -- but in particular, we are zooming in on Wednesday and Wednesday night. It was a little like sitting in a straightaway at the Detroit Grand Prix watching the bills whizzing by. And democrats were doing the driving.

Watch Flashpoint here.


Drag Queen Story Time event sparks protests at Royal Oak bookstore

Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak held a children’s event called Drag Queen Story Time on Saturday, which led to protests from both supporters and opponents of the event.

The bookstore owners were defending their decision to hold the storytelling event, which features drag queens reading to children.

Read more here.