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.
Man accused of assaulting, dragging 11-year-old girl in Monroe County
A Monroe County man was arrested Monday night for allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old girl, then dragging her out of the home.
It happened on Sept. 22 just before 8 p.m. in the 1800 block of Aspen Street in Newport.
Deadly crash closes EB I-96 at Beck Road
All lanes on eastbound I-96 at Beck Road are closed Tuesday morning due to a deadly crash.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reported the freeway closure at 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2025.
Monday night shocker: Detroit Lions control trenches, time of possession in statement win vs. Ravens
The Detroit Lions put their rushing attack on full display as they upset the Baltimore Ravens 38-30 during their road matchup under the lights on Monday Night Football.
The game on Monday, September 22, 2025, showcased the Lions’ dominant offensive and defensive lines as they rushed for 225 yards and accumulated seven sacks, putting the football world on notice while improving to 2-1 on the young season.
Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield faces ethics scrutiny over free Jeezy concert tickets
Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield is facing criticism over accepting free concert tickets from Comerica Bank to a recent Jeezy performance at the Fox Theatre, raising questions about potential ethics violations.
Sheffield’s opponent in the mayoral race, Solomon Kinloch Jr., condemned the acceptance of the tickets, connecting it to Detroit’s history of corruption.
“Detroiters still carry the scars of systemic corruption,” said Kinloch. “That culture of corruption bankrupted our city and destroyed public trust.”
Weather: Dense fog advisory issued for Metro Detroit, another round of showers and thunderstorms expected
It’s a groggy and foggy start to the day! Coming off a late night Lions’ victory, you might want to hit snooze, but you really need to give yourself a few extra minutes on the roads due to low visibility.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for areas along and south of I-69 until 9AM. This will be the warmest day of the week with highs in the upper 70s.
Looking at another round of showers and thunderstorms today, especially mid-afternoon into the evening hours. Gusty winds and locally heavy downpours will be possible.