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Morning 4: New video shows how DTW crash unfolded -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Feb. 5, 2026

New video shows how DTW crash unfolded (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.


New video shows 6 angles of driver crashing into McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport

Never-before-seen video reveals the moments before a man crashed his car into Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal, sending travelers running for cover.

The crash occurred on Friday, Jan. 23, but a new video was released to Local 4 on Feb. 4, 2026, showing six different angles of the horrific event.

Read more here.


Skull donated to Goodwill in Washtenaw County sent to U of M for further testing, police say

A skull donated to a Goodwill store in Washtenaw County last week is believed to be human and has been sent to the University of Michigan for further examination, police said.

On Jan. 26, 2026, Chelsea police responded to a call from the Goodwill store in the 1100 block of South Main Street after employees discovered what appeared to be a human skull wrapped in donated clothing.

Read more here.


14 new Sheetz locations planned in Southeast Michigan this year -- here’s where

Sheetz is set to open 14 new restaurant and convenience store locations across Southeast Michigan in 2026.

The move is part of the company’s broader half-billion-dollar investment in the state and will significantly grow its footprint throughout the Metro Detroit area, according to a release from Sheetz.

Read more here.


No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper

There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper.

In a recorded video posted on social media Wednesday, Guthrie said her family is ready to talk but wants proof that Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was taken from her home in Arizona against her will, is still alive. Guthrie said her family has heard media reports about a ransom letter.

Read more here.


Weather: Another arctic blast hitting Metro Detroit with snow, wind, wind chills

It’s another chilly start with wind chills near zero. Scattered light snow showers arrive this afternoon through Friday morning with total accumulations of 1-2″ with isolated higher amounts. Highs will be back in the 20s today before rising slightly above freezing tomorrow.



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