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.
Duo who posed as DTE workers convicted in Rochester Hills killing
The verdict is in, and both Carlos Hernandez and Joshua Zuazo have been found guilty of the murder of Hussein Murray.
Disguised as utility workers, they deceived Murray to gain entry into his home, where he was murdered in the basement, while his wife was bound with duct tape. Michigan lawmakers passed the bills late Thursday night into Friday morning. One of the bills includes ending sales tax on gas for cars.
Detroit Tigers head to Seattle for American League Division Series -- what to know
Since the Tigers will be taking their talents to Seattle for the first two games of the division series, let’s look back at what they did against the Mariners this year, and compare some numbers for both managers and teams.
Statue honoring Tuskegee Airman rededicated after being stolen in Detroit’s Rouge Park
City officials re-dedicated a statue to a member of the Tuskegee Airmen on Friday, nearly one year after his original statue was stolen.
The statue was in honor of the late Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, a Detroit native, who flew missions during the Second World War as a member of the legendary group of Black airmen.
During a mission over France in 1944, his plane was shot down, and he was captured and held prisoner by the Nazis until he was freed nearly a year later.
Cannabis industry warns of fallout from new 24% Michigan marijuana tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry leaders are sounding the alarm about an impending 24% wholesale tax on marijuana that is set to take effect in January, warning it could drive consumers to the illegal market and put small operations out of business.
Weather: Sunshine with near-record temperatures continue in Metro Detroit this weekend
With high pressure firmly in control of the forecast, we are keeping the sunshine around for both Saturday and Sunday, with near record temperatures as possible both days. That high-pressure center will act as a heat pump, bringing in a strong southerly flow into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Great Lakes this weekend.
This will send our high temperatures soaring into the mid to upper 80s, and only a few degrees away from record high temperatures on Saturday and Sunday.