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’ season comes to end after 15-inning marathon loss to Mariners
The Detroit Tigers’ season came to an end Saturday morning after a 15-inning marathon loss to the Seattle Mariners.
Tarik Skubal took the ball for the Tigers in this winner-take-all ALDS Game 5, and he was outstanding. Over six innings, he allowed just one run while striking out 13 batters -- the most for a pitcher in MLB history in a winner-take-all game.
Here’s what’s in Michigan’s $81 billion budget signed by Gov. Whitmer
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan’s $81 billion budget this week, setting the course for the 2026 fiscal year.
The plan includes new long-term road funding, continued tax cuts for seniors and working families, and investments in health care, public safety and environmental protection.
The budget, which began Oct. 1, includes a $14.1 billion general fund. It was approved with bipartisan support in the Legislature.
Michigan football’s defense, USC’s offense to decide key Big Ten showdown in historic Coliseum clash
The No. 15-ranked Michigan Wolverines face the USC Trojans in a highly anticipated matchup at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The game on Saturday (Oct. 11) will be Michigan’s second visit to the historic venue, having won a 16-6 game there in 1957.
Detroit assistant principal accused of sexually assaulting teen student, faces felony charges
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido shared new details in the criminal sexual conduct allegations against an assistant principal with the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
54-year-old Jerome Younger, an assistant principal at Edward “Duke” Ellington Conservatory of Music and Art at Beckham Academy, was arrested this week after being accused of sexually assaulting a student at his home on Wednesday.
Lucido shared that the student was just 14 years old. He said the teen reported the assault to police immediately, which led to Younger’s arrest.
Weather: Fall weather settles across metro Detroit with cooler nights, mild weekend
No frost advisory is in effect tonight as clouds will keep temperatures in the 40s.
A cold front is bringing a chance for a few isolated showers, especially north of M-59 late this evening.
Saturday’s weather remains a bit uncertain. Rain chances have decreased slightly due to the position of an upper-level low. People should not cancel their plans, but might want to keep a rain jacket handy if heading to cider mills or the MSU game.