Morning 4: What we know after 2 kids killed in Michigan birthday party crash

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 22, 2024

Vehicle crashes through building during party in Berlin Township, Michigan, on April 20, 2024. (Photos: Shane Neckel) (Shane Neckel)

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.


Everything we know about deadly crash into kid’s birthday party in Monroe County

Two young siblings were killed over the weekend when a suspected drunk driver drove through a child’s birthday party in Monroe County.

On Saturday, April 20, a boy and a girl both under the age of 10 were killed in the crash. The children’s mother and a third sibling were also seriously injured, among several others.

Here’s what happened.


Ground beef sold nationwide could be contaminated with E. coli

A public safety alert has been issued for ground beef sold in stores nationwide due to possible E. coli contamination.

Learn more here.


Michigan stink bug invasion: What to do if you find them

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view.

There’s good news and bad news about seeing stink bugs this time of year. The good news is they’re on their way out of your house -- the bad news is they’ve been there all winter.

So, what should you do?

Read more here.


Why you could run into traffic delays today on I-94 and I-75

Painting crews will begin restriping faded pavement markings on I-75 and I-94 on Monday, April 22.

Learn more here.


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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.

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