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.
Wyandotte Public Schools board member Cindy Kinney resigns following backlash over Facebook comment
Wyandotte Public Schools board member Cindy Kinney resigned after public backlash over a Facebook comment that compared Muslims to dogs.
Board member Nick Beaven-Parshal confirmed the resignation on Wednesday (Feb. 25).
Community raises $2K+ for restaurant server fighting for her life after serious Waterford Township crash
Owners of Flights of Fancy Restaurant in Waterford Township are asking customers for their support after a longtime server, 45-year-old Amy Kuechle, was critically injured in a single-car crash Saturday.
Co-owner Kristen Robinette said staff immediately knew something was wrong when Kuechle didn’t show up for her shift the next day.
The owners quickly organized a GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and are asking patrons to give what they can.
Designer belt purchase in west Michigan leads to discovery of $35K counterfeit cash
The purchase of a belt on Michigan’s west side led to the discovery of more than $35,000 in counterfeit bills and two arrests.
According to authorities, Michigan State Police troopers were alerted to a counterfeiting complaint after two men reportedly used fake bills to purchase a designer belt sold over Facebook Marketplace.
Stellantis reports first annual loss, no profit-sharing checks to UAW employees from 2025
Stellantis reported its first-ever annual loss on Thursday, leading the company to not profit share with UAW-represented employees from 2025.
The auto maker, which owns major car brand names such as Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler, reported on Feb. 26 that net revenues went down 2% in 2025 compared to 2024. Stellantis reported it lost about 22.3 billion euros (about $26.3 billion) due to scaling down EV production.
Weather: Single-digit start Thursday in Metro Detroit, warmer weather to end the work week
Chilly start to your Thursday. Temperatures have fallen into the single digits, but wind chills will not be as significant today as winds are much calmer. More sun than clouds today with highs in the mid to upper 30s and not as brisk as the last two days. Expect dry conditions with warmer temperatures to finish the week.