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Morning 4: Tigers seize Game 1 in extra-inning thriller -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Oct. 5, 2025

Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry hits a single to score Spencer Torkelson for the go-ahead run during the 11th inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) (Lindsey Wasson, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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.


Detroit Tigers steal Game 1 in extras, taking home-field advantage from Mariners in ALDS

The Detroit Tigers have stolen home-field advantage in the American League Divisional Series with a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in extra innings.

The Tigers went into T-Mobile Field on Saturday (Oct. 4) and swung first in Game 1 and landed the first punch of the series.

Read more here.


‘He might be in the basement’: Video shows wife of Oakland County murder victim when police arrived

The wife of a Rochester Hills man who had just been killed answered the door for police with her wrists bound, according to video shown during the murder trial.

Carlos Jose Hernandez, 37, and Joshua Zuazo, 39, are charged with felony murder and two counts of unlawful imprisonment in connection with the murder of Hussein Murray, 72, of Rochester Hills.

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Metro Detroit families gather to spotlight domestic violence, available resources

Families walked around the Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center Saturday, Oct. 4, to shine a spotlight on domestic violence and available resources.

“It doesn’t take a lot to make a big impact and so the people that are out here today are supporting those who have suffered domestic violence,” said Pastor Brenda Evans Newell of Soul Harvest Ministries.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and many say it’s an issue that requires all hands on deck.

Read more here.


Michigan football overcomes offensive miscues to outlast Wisconsin in Homecoming game

The No. 20-ranked Michigan Wolverines took down the Wisconsin Badgers 24-10 to extend their winning streak to three inside The Big House in Ann Arbor.

Saturday’s (Oct. 4) matchup was the 71st meeting between the two programs, with Michigan improving to 58-17-1 all-time during Homecoming week for the men in maize.

Read more here.


Weather: Near-record heat hits metro Detroit Sunday before much-needed moves in

Summer weather at the Cider Mill again today in Metro Detroit with near-record heat today.

The high is forecasted to reach 86 degrees, just shy of the record 88 degrees set in 1951.

High pressure is responsible for ushering in this very warm air across much of the Midwest. However, a shift is on the way as rain and fall weather return early this week.



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