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.
‘Just bonkers’: Residents wade through water after flash flooding in Oakland County
Residents in Oakland County are experiencing flooding due to heavy rain near the intersection of Orion and Collins roads.
“They wait til it drains cause it’s nothing more that you can do,” said nearby resident, Bill Jandeska.
A Michigan Lottery player thought she had a non-winning ticket, but she actually won $865K
A Michigan woman thought she had a non-winning lottery ticket, but she ended up winning a nearly $1 million prize.
The 65-year-old Tuscola County woman, who decided to stay anonymous, won $865,124 from a 5 Win Licky Clover Fast Cash ticket.
“I buy a Fast Cash ticket almost every day, and I bought this one while I was out to eat one night,” the woman told Michigan Lottery officials. “I didn’t think I won anything, but I asked the bartender to scan the ticket for me. She said it came back with a message to file a claim, so I would have to call the Lottery office Monday morning to figure out what’s going on.”
Michigan-based furniture and clock company to close after nearly 100 years in business
A family-owned furniture and clock company based in Michigan will wind down operations after nearly a century in business.
Howard Miller Company, which was founded in 1926, will cease operations by early 2026.
“With heavy hearts, we announce that after nearly a century of crafting clocks, custom cabinets, and furniture designed to enhance your homes, Howard Miller and Hekman will be winding down operations,” the company said in a statement posted on social media. “We’re incredibly grateful for your support over the years.”
Teen driver charged as adult after crash that killed Oakland County father appearing in court
A teenage driver is expected to appear in court on Thursday and is going to be arraigned as an adult after police say he ran a red light while fleeing and crashed into an Oakland County father, killing him.
“This is a deeply troubling case,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said. “The decision to charge a juvenile as an adult is never made lightly. In this matter, we proceeded with careful and thorough consideration of how to best uphold fairness and justice.
“We are dealing with a serious allegation involving a minor whose actions are believed to have caused the death of an innocent man, a man who was simply driving to support his family. Actions have consequences, and while youth is a factor, it does not erase accountability. Our role is to seek justice, and in this case, that means proceeding with the full weight of the law.”
Weather: Drying out in Metro Detroit before weekend storms
Thursday is bringing cooler and drier air to Southeast Michigan, but a morning rain shower is possible. The better chance of encountering raindrops will be north of I-69.
The mostly cloudy skies of the morning will begin to clear and give way to some sunshine. Highs will be around 80 degrees in Canton, Detroit, Ferndale, St. Clair Shores, and Sterling Heights. Highs will be in the mid-70s in Howell, Grand Blanc, Lapeer, Sandusky, and Port Huron. Winds will be out of the west-northwest at 5-15 mph. Gusts could reach 25 mph.