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 senior apartment’s elevator out, forcing residents to climb dozens of stairs home
The Washington Boulevard Building Senior Apartments in downtown Detroit has no working elevator, leading to people climbing dozens of stairs to get home.
Local 4 spoke to frustrated residents and spoke to the city as they work to provide help and resources.
One tenant, Robert Berry, is on dialysis. He says this isn’t just exhausting, it’s a health hurdle.
He has dialysis three times a week. One of those days is Saturday.
“I leave at 5:30 in the morning, and I have to be there at the center,” Berry said inside his apartment
Woman shot and killed during domestic dispute in Clinton Township, police say
A woman died after being shot multiple times during an apparent domestic dispute at a Clinton Township home, police said.
On Friday, Jan. 30, police were called to a home in the 22000 block of 15 Mile Road following a report of shots fired.
When officers arrived, they found a woman upstairs who had been shot multiple times.
Emergency crews tried to save her, but she did not survive.
A preliminary investigation indicates a domestic argument between a man and the victim escalated, leading him to shoot her.
5-year-old drowns at Deer Lake Athletic Club in Independence Township
A 5-year-old girl from Sterling Heights drowned in a swimming pool at the Deer Lake Athletic Club in Independence Township.
The drowning occurred Friday, Jan. 30, shortly after 7:30 p.m. at the club on White Lake Road.
The victim’s name has not been released.
Michigan health insurer faces criticism over $800 refund delay for Oakland County couple
An Oakland County couple says they were out over $800 because they say Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan wouldn’t refund their overpayment.
The couple reached out to Local 4 to help publicize their story.
Local 4 contacted the company and received the response below, indicating they plan to resolve the issue.
“After reviewing this member’s grievance, we identified a one-time billing error as the cause of this issue. This is in the process of being resolved, and a reimbursement check will be issued and mailed to the member early next week. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this error,” the statement said.
Weather: Much needed sunshine on Sunday before more snow moves into Metro Detroit
The clouds cleared out overnight last night into early this morning, which allowed temperatures to drop into the single digits to below zero in some places as you’re waking up early this morning, but we will trade that in for some sunshine, and the temperature is getting a little warmer into the afternoon.
High pressure will continue to control the forecast through the end of the weekend on Sunday, which means expect lots of sunshine as we head throughout the day.
High temperatures are climbing out of the teens, into the lower 20s by Sunday afternoon.