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.
Former budding rock star from Oakland County to be sentenced in child porn case
A former budding rock star from Oakland County who was arrested in connection with a child pornography case last year, just before his band was set to go on a 35-date headlining tour, is set to be sentenced Thursday.
Evan Mercer, 31, of Farmington, was part of the up-and-coming band Mac Saturn. He pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child in December 2024 and faces up to 30 years in prison.
Jury deliberations enter day 4 in ex-officer’s trial in death of Patrick Lyoya
A jury will begin day four of deliberations in the trial of former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr.
He was charged with murder in the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in 2022.
Live stream: Watch for white or black smoke to find out when new pope is chosen
Black smoke again billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, the second day of the conclave, indicating that no new pontiff has been chosen after the second or third ballots. There are still two more votes possible later in the day.
The 133 cardinals had resumed voting in the morning, after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences. On Wednesday evening, black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave.
Man found guilty for breaking into Eminem’s Clinton Township home for second time
A man was convicted of breaking into rapper Eminem’s Clinton Township home for a second time.
A Macomb County jury found Matthew Hughes guilty of stalking and home invasion.
Weather: Brief cooldown ahead of a beautiful weekend in Metro Detroit
Cooler than average conditions have briefly settled in behind yesterday’s cold front.
We are waking up to a few isolated sprinkles, but most of us are dry. High pressure will build into the region from Canada today resulting in breaking clouds giving way to sunshine.
We will be a bit breezy, so a slight wind chill will likely make us feel no warmer than the 50s today. As temperatures slide into the 30s tonight, some areas could see patchy frost develop overnight.