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Morning 4: Romulus City Council passes resolution opposing ICE detention facility amid heated protest -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Feb. 24, 2026

Romulus City Council passes resolution opposing ICE detention facility amid heated protest (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.


Romulus City Council passes resolution opposing ICE detention facility amid heated protest

The Romulus City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night opposing ICE’s purchase of a warehouse to house a detention facility.

City council says the warehouse could impact property value and impede business ventures.

The council meeting came after a rally held outside City Hall.

Read more here.


Police in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula searching for missing, endangered NMU student

Police in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are searching for a missing Northern Michigan University student, who has been missing since Sunday.

Trenton Massey, a 21-year-old NMU student, was last seen on Feb. 22, 2026, at around 3 a.m. He was seen on cameras walking in the area of E Baraga Ave and the Founder’s Landing Boardwalk in Marquette. Police said he was likely trying to walk to his place on McMillan Street in the city.

Read more here.


State hearing aims to address care, safety concerns at Huron Valley Correctional Facility

Michigan’s only women’s prison is under renewed scrutiny after years of complaints about mold, medical care and other problems.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, state lawmakers will hold an oversight hearing to examine conditions at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Washtenaw County.

The hearing at 9 a.m. is expected to include testimony from advocates and families who have sounded the alarm for years about the alleged conditions inside the prison, including reports of black mold, shortage of wheelchairs and illegal filming of strip searches.

Read more here.


Flint Township welfare check uncovers children with special needs abandoned in filthy home

A Genesee County woman is facing multiple felonies after reportedly leaving two children with special needs alone for several days.

According to authorities, the investigation began when a neighbor called police to conduct a welfare check on a Flint Township home on Feb. 18. Police said they found the home in horrific conditions, with feces smeared on the walls, trash covering nearly every inch of the floor and a sink overflowing with water still running.

Read more here.


Weather: Frigid morning followed by snow chances across Metro Detroit

Colder this morning as we wake up to wind chills ranging from 0 to 10 degrees. Accumulating snow arrives later today (5pm-11pm) with scattered flurries through Wednesday morning. Snow totals are expected to range from one half to 2 inches, with highest amounts farther north.