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Morning 4: Volunteer and dog hailed as heroes for finding missing 82-year-old -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of June 26, 2025

Ralph Yang, 82, of Ann Arbor, has been found alive by a volunteer following a community search party. (Ann Arbor Police Department)

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.


Search volunteer recounts moment he found endangered, missing 82-year-old Ann Arbor man alive

A search volunteer recounted the moment he was able to find Ralph Yang, 82, of Ann Arbor, who had gone missing for 48 hours.

Yang was found on Wednesday night by Ben Osenbaugh.

“I was just very happy to be a part of the effort. I live in the community,” said Osenbaugh. “When I approached the meetings and saw how many volunteers there were, it was just very heartwarming to see so many people want to step in and help out.”

Read more here.


EGLE to discuss Wayne Disposal license renewal at public meeting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting a public meeting to discuss Wayne Disposal’s license renewal application.

The meeting, held 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Wayne County Community College in Belleville, aims to address community concerns, with EGLE and the EPA facilitating the discussion.

Read more here.


‘How do you brush your teeth?’: Water discoloration sparks concern for Detroit families

Some People in Detroit are dealing with yellow-colored water thanks to a Great Lakes Water Authority project.

“Everybody is complaining. It just doesn’t make any sense,” said Allyson Adams.

Areas affected include the Marina District, Belle Isle, the east and west sides, Indian Village, Island View, Elmwood Park, and downtown Detroit.

Read more here.


Michigan paving executive gets 6-months, $500K fine for bid rigging

A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced to six months in prison and a $500,000 fine for his role in multiple conspiracies to rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan.

Bruce F. Israel, former vice-president of Pontiac-based Asphalt Specialists LLC (ASI), pleaded guilty in January 2024 to conspiring with Al’s Asphalt Paving Company Inc. (Al’s Asphalt), F. Allied Construction Company Inc. (Allied), and employees from those companies to rig bids in each other’s favor.

Read more here.


Weather: Heat and humidity rise in Metro Detroit, strong afternoon storms possible

Hot and humid today as we rise back into the upper 80s and feeling almost 10 degrees warmer with the heat index.

All of Southeast Michigan will be under a marginal risk for severe storms.

Timewise, storms develop around the same time as yesterday, 2-6 p.m. However, isolated showers and non-severe storms could linger through the evening with gusty winds and heavy rain the primary threats once again.




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