Morning 4: These are the best Michigan cities to live in for 2024, according to Niche -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 3, 2024

The Mackinac Bridge is shown from Michigan's Upper Peninsula June 30, 2005, near Saint Ignace, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (CARLOS OSORIO, AP2005)

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.


40 best places to live in Michigan for 2024

Do you live in one of Michigan’s best places?

Niche released their annual rankings of the best places to live in the U.S., and for every state and metro area, including for Michigan.

See the list of top places here.


Why experts say eclipse glasses shouldn’t be bought on Amazon, Temu

Experts are encouraging customers to not buy eclipse glasses or viewing devices from Amazon, Temu and the like ahead of next week’s solar eclipse.

Learn more here.

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What we know about stabbing on bus near University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

A woman was stabbed Wednesday on a bus in between the University of Michigan’s central and north campuses.

Read the report here.


You said the burgers at this Downtown Utica staple are the best -- so we tried them

We’re on the hunt for the very best burger in Metro Detroit, and we’re taking you along for the ride.

This week, we visited an iconic Southeast Michigan staple that so many have urged us to try: Shamrock Pub in Downtown Utica. So, we went.

Read our Burger Breakdown here.


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