Morning 4: Detroit People Mover to offer free rides in 2024

Here are the top stories for the morning of Dec. 17, 2023

Detroit People Mover. (WDIV)

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 People Mover will offer free rides in 2024

The Detroit Transportation Corporation’s Board of Directors approved the change. The new sponsored Zero Fare pilot program aims to boost ridership by at least 50% using paid sponsorships to cover the funds usually collected from riders at the stations.

Read more here.


Here’s everything to know about murder of well-known Detroit synagogue president

The murder of a well-known Detroit synagogue president took a major turn last week, as police announced formal charges against the suspected killer.

Here’s everything we know about the case so far.


Michigan mom found guilty of murder, child abuse in starvation death of son

A jury on Friday found a western Michigan woman guilty of murder and child abuse in the starvation death of her disabled 15-year-old son who weighed just 69 pounds.

Read more here.


Here’s the plan for the Oxford High School shooter over next few days, years

The shooter was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He pleaded guilty to 24 felony charges after killing four students and injuring seven other people inside the high school on Nov. 30, 2021.

See more here.


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Dane Kelly is a digital producer who has been covering various Michigan news stories since 2017.

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