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.
Crews battle fire at apartment building in Westland
Crews battled a fire at an apartment complex in Westland early Friday morning.
The apartment complex near Central City Parkway and Warren Road caught fire at around 5 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2025.
Michigan fall colors forecast: Map shows when fall foliage will peak in 2025
Crisp air, football games, and the back-to-school season are some of the earliest signs that fall is on its way.
They point to a new season and the beginning of nature’s vibrant display of colors.
Demolition of historic Oakland County elementary school set to begin despite community concerns
The first steps of the controversial demolition of a historic elementary school in Keego Harbor are set to begin next week.
Abatement of the former Roosevelt Elementary School, located on Cass Lake Road, is scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.
The West Bloomfield Township school board originally voted to demolish the school in 2023 and approved project bids to demolish and abate the property in March of last year.
Inside Vista Maria: State investigations lead to more violations at all-girls treatment facility
All ramp metering signals along the I-96 Flex Route went into Former Vista Maria residents are speaking out as the all-girls residential treatment facility in Dearborn Heights faces more violations.
The Investigators at Local 4 went through documents from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) that showed dozens of violations published in 2025. Some of those violations were posted as recently as last month.
Weather: Warmer, windy end to the work week in Metro Detroit, fall-like feel this weekend
Hold on to your hats! A little warmer but windy today with gusts peaking between 30-40 mph. Highs will reach the low 70s before falling into the 40s tonight. There is a slight chance for a light, isolated shower or sprinkle today.