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.
Watch: Michigan man tells judge to get real job, swears 14 times, puts fingers in ears
A Michigan man accused of showing up to a middle school with a gun swore 14 times during a hearing, told the judge to get a real job, put his fingers in his ears, and said it was “the fakest s--t I’ve seen in my life.”
Shawntez Marshaun Gregory, 44, of Romulus, has been charged with false report or threat of terrorism, schools - intentional threat to commit act of violence against school, school employees or students with specific intent to carry out or overt act, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon in a weapons free school zone, reckless use of a firearm and two counts of felony firearm, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
Kroger in Oakland County temporarily closes during rodent investigation
A Kroger store in Orion Township is temporarily closed after mouse droppings were discovered on food shelves.
The Kroger at 3097 S. Baldwin Road in Orion Township closed suddenly on Jan. 6 at around 4 p.m.
Is David Montgomery’s time with Detroit coming to an end? Lions GM Brad Holmes weighs in
Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes addressed questions about the lack of running-game opportunities for David Montgomery and whether the team expects him to be on the roster next season.
Holmes acknowledged it was a tough year for Montgomery in terms of touches.
Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland on Thursday, a day after an officer fatally shot a woman in Minnesota, authorities said.
The shooting drew hundreds of protesters to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building at night, and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield vowed to investigate “whether any federal officer acted outside the scope of their lawful authority” and refer criminal charges to the prosecutor’s office if warranted.
Weather: Record warmth with scattered rain showers, wind advisory in Metro Detroit
Temperatures continue to rise in the aftermath of a passing warm front. We will likely rise into the upper 50s through mid-morning which will break the previous record of 55 degrees set in 1880 and 1949. Temperatures will fall through the afternoon behind the cold front. We drop about 20 degrees from 10AM to 8PM where we will drop into the upper 30s later this evening.
Don’t forget to grab an umbrella this morning. Scattered showers will persist until mainly 10AM until the trailing cold front pushes rain chances off to the east. We will be drier, but cooler this afternoon.