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.
MDOT to close I-696, I-75 interchange ramps beginning this weekend -- what to know
Crews will be closing the I-696/I-75 interchange this weekend as part of the next phase of the multi-year I-696 restoration project.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close ramps at the I-696/I-75 interchange beginning Saturday, Feb. 28. The ramp closures will have different durations and detours.
Woman with 9 guns in SUV leads chase that ended at Wayne County landfill, police say
A 54-year-old Taylor woman is in custody after leading police on a chase that ended at a landfill on Wednesday afternoon. Officers recovered nine guns from her car.
At 1:51 p.m. Feb. 25, 2026, the Huron Township Police Department was asked to assist the Taylor officers with a pursuit involving an armed suspect who was wanted for fleeing and eluding, three separate ones in Taylor and one in Trenton. The woman also allegedly made a call to the Taylor Police Department’s 911 center and threatened to shoot officers.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold named in Florida robbery case -- Here’s why
A kidnapping and robbery case in Florida named Detroit Lions’ cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Arnold is not charged with a crime, but the documents revealed some serious allegations.
March 2026 forecast: Will Southeast Michigan see a warmer-than-normal month?
If you live in Southeast Michigan, you already know March is a “two seasons in one month” kind of deal. One week can feel like spring, and the next week can bring back winter boots.
First, let’s set the baseline. In the Detroit area (using Detroit Metro Airport climate normals), a typical March averages a high near 46°F and a low near 29°F, with about 2.43 inches of total precipitation. We also average about six inches of snow during March, so snow is still very much on the table.
Weather: From car wash weather to snow showers: What to expect in Metro Detroit this weekend
Metro Detroit is getting a taste of spring Friday, with sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-50s, which is roughly 15 degrees above average for late February.
After a chilly start in the 20s and lower 30s early Friday morning, southwest winds will help boost afternoon highs into the lower to mid 50s under mostly sunny skies. Wind gusts around 30 mph are possible at times, making it breezy but still comfortable.
The mild and dry weather makes Friday an ideal day for outdoor errands, including car washes.