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.
New details outline how crew handled man trying to open exit door during flight to DTW
A Metro Detroit man is facing federal charges after he attempted to open an exit door while on a flight headed to Detroit Metro Airport from Omaha, Nebraska.
Court documents reveal how the crew handled the disruptive passenger before the Skywest flight made an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Report: Say goodbye to the Michigan Panthers
In a major shakeup of the United Football League (UFL) for the 2026 season, the Michigan Panthers are among four teams slated for relocation, according to James Larsen of PFNewsroom.
Larsen reports that the UFL is relocating its teams from Michigan, Houston, Birmingham, and Memphis to new markets in Florida (likely Orlando), Boise, Columbus, and Kentucky (Louisville/Lexington). The decision comes after a difficult season where attendance dropped in most cities except Michigan, which saw growth. However, Larsen highlights that the high expenses of maintaining the franchise at Ford Field in Detroit have outweighed the benefits, pushing the league to make this costly but necessary change.
Oakland County residents demand relief as I-75 construction is causing safety concerns
The construction of I-75 is causing numerous problems for the people living nearby.
You guessed it, it’s causing congestion on even the side streets in some places.
“I’ve seen half Mike back-ups on Holcomb either direction depending on the time of day,” said Tom Breneiser.
Man found dead in water behind his boat in Macomb County, police say
A man was found dead in the water behind his boat in Macomb County, police said.
The discovery was made at 2:06 p.m. Monday, July 21, at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township.
Weather: Extreme heat, humidity with potential storms returning to Metro Detroit -- What to know
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday due to extreme heat building across Southeast Michigan. Heat index values will be around 100 degrees tomorrow.
A Heat Advisory will be in from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. On top of the heat concerns, we will also be under a marginal risk for isolated severe storms.
There still remains an amount of uncertainty exists in terms of coverage and exact timing.