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.
Family believes Macomb County mother’s murder during custody exchange was preventable
A 25-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after reportedly beating and stabbing his estranged wife to death at a Shelby Township gas station.
It happened Sunday, Sept. 21, at a Meijer gas station on Hall Road near Hayes Road. Police said the altercation began during a custody exchange between the woman and her ex-husband, both from Utica.
Prosecutors allege Sydney Emmanuel Davis Jr. beat and repeatedly stabbed 23-year-old Fatme Davis.
Water main break in Novi causing low water pressure, school closures
A water main break is causing low water pressure for many residents in Novi.
The water main break happened on 14 Mile Road, just west of M-5, in the city of Novi on Sept. 25, 2025.
Oakland County judge requesting to dismiss most of misconduct allegations
An Oakland County judge is requesting to dismiss three of the four allegations filed against her.
The complaint against Oakland County Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig was issued by the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission on June 4, 2025.
Hartig has been a judge for the 52-4 District Court in Troy since January 2011.
She is accused of several instances of misconduct in her role as a judge, including failing to submit a report from her psychological exam, making false statements to the commission, mistreating employees, improperly dismissing cases and more.
$6.4B Gordie Howe Bridge set to open soon, connecting US, Canada more efficiently
Southwest Detroit is nearly 20 square miles, bordered by two rivers, three major highways, and the busiest border crossing in North America.
Very soon, it will be busier as we approach the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
“The start of this project goes all the way back to the year 2000,” Heather Grondin, chief relations officer for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, said on Wednesday (Sept. 24).
Weather: Spotty showers, seasonal temperatures in Metro Detroit
Lingering clouds and light winds have helped hinder dense fog formation this morning, but we are seeing some lighter haze in low-lying areas due to the remnant moisture from yesterday’s persistent rain. This current setup allows for the chance for isolated to scattered showers later this afternoon and evening, but not everyone will see it. Even if you don’t you will feel that moisture in the form of humidity. Highs today will be seasonal as we top out in the low 70s.