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.
Woman files lawsuit against Ann Arbor hotel, says pool led to severe antibiotic-resistant infection
What appeared to be an ordinary swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor turned into a medical nightmare for Alexis Williams, who has filed a lawsuit against the hotel alleging negligence that led to a severe antibiotic-resistant infection.
The Genesee County resident, accompanied by her two younger cousins, used the hotel’s pool last month.
“It just looked like a regular pool. It didn’t look like it was contaminated or anything wrong with it,” she said.
8.8 magnitude quake strikes off Russia’s Far East. Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Several people were injured, but none gravely, and no major damage has been reported so far.
Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path of the waves were initially told to move away from the shore or seek high ground.
Why you might see a massive military presence in one part of Michigan in August
If you live around Selfridge Air National Guard Base and notice a massive military presence in August, don’t be alarmed - it’s all part of training exercises.
More than 7,500 armed forces members will attend Northern Strike (NS) 25-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve component readiness exercises. It’s happening across the state from Aug. 2 to Aug. 16.
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared 50 years ago. His case is still unsolved
The disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa is one of the most famous unsolved cases in Michigan history.
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared from an Oakland County restaurant on July 30, 1975. Investigators have searched numerous locations and have sorted through countless tips for the last 48 years.
Weather: Showers heading to Metro Detroit with relief from the heat
Warm and muggy today with a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening.
As far as the timeline, there are isolated chances close to the dinner hour, but becoming more numerous after sunset and much more widespread in coverage into Thursday morning with a narrow swath of heavy rain possible.