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Morning 4: Woman arrested in deadly Royal Oak stabbing to appear in court -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Oct. 28, 2025

Royal Oak police investigate fatal stabbing of an 83-year-old man on Oct. 24, 2025. (WDIV)

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.


Woman arrested in deadly Royal Oak stabbing to appear in court -- what to know

A woman arrested in connection with the deadly stabbing in Royal Oak Friday night is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

Police said the attack happened around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 on Sheridan Drive near Woodward Avenue.

Read more here.


She was pepper-sprayed, chased, and shot by Detroit police. Chief says she won’t face charges

A woman was shot by Detroit police on Sunday after a traffic stop led to a police chase.

After she was pulled over, she gave the officer her license and registration and asked for a supervisor.

The chief said the woman called 911 after requesting a supervisor multiple times, and that the officer also called in for back-up.

Read more here.


Train cuts crowded bus in half: Remembering one of Michigan’s deadliest crashes

On this day in 1942, a speeding passenger train struck a bus in Detroit, cutting it in two and killing 16 people.

Witnesses said the bus had driven past the flashing lights on Caniff Street near the Hamtramck border before it was hit.

Read more here.


Oakland County lottery club bought several Powerball tickets when jackpot was over $1B. They won $2M

Members of an Oakland County lottery club purchased several tickets when the Powerball jackpot was more than $1 billion, and they ended up winning a $2 million prize.

The FDL lottery club in West Bloomfield won the prize, according to Michigan Lottery officials.

Read more here.


Weather: Sunny, seasonal and breezy conditions continue in Metro Detroit with rain chances later this week

Cool, but not nearly as cold and frosty as yesterday morning. Sunny and seasonal again today with wind gusts around 20-25 mph. Mainly dry and a bit breezy again Wednesday.

Rain chances increase late Wednesday night with most areas getting some rainfall on Thursday. The rainfall could become heavier by later afternoon and evening.

Temperatures trend below average by Friday with a few lingering showers around on Halloween. However, there is a better chance for trick-or-treating to be dry across Metro Detroit, but windy with temperatures falling into the 40s.



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