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.
Oakland County babysitter accused of sexually assaulting child for years to appear in court
An Oakland County babysitter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child for years is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Michael Alan Bank, 58, was charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct of a person under 13 and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct of a person under 13.
The child’s mother told police on Jan. 8, 2026, that she used sittercity.com to hire Bank as a nanny. Over the following years, police said Bank allegedly sexually assaulted the child.
Michigan State Rep. Karen Whitsett says she won’t run for office again due to Christian faith
Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett announced she will not seek re-election and will not run for public office again, saying the decision is faith-based and rooted in her commitment to Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture.
Whitsett said on Monday (March 2) she will remain civically engaged and will support leaders across party lines who, she said, are committed to improving lives and strengthening families based on God’s Word.
3-year I-94 rebuild project in Metro Detroit begins with ramp closures -- what to know
The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun construction work on its three-year project to restore and rebuild I-94 from Romulus to Dearborn.
The Restore I-94 project began in early March, with all of the work expected to be completed by mid-2029.
On March 3, ramps from Southfield Freeway to I-94 closed to traffic so crews can conduct bridge repairs. In a few months, ramps from I-94 to Southfield Freeway will also close.
Medical records found scattered on street, Detroit woman fears her personal information was exposed
After medical records were found scattered in the street, a Detroit woman said her trust in a rehabilitation clinic has been shattered.
“I see my date of birth, I see my address, I see my sex,” Gearldine Harper said as she looked at a photo of documents found on Longacre Street in Detroit over the weekend.
Harper’s information was among lots of other medical records found on the street.
Weather: Grab an umbrella: Rain chances in Metro Detroit for the rest of the week
There is a slight chance of some freezing drizzle/mist this morning near the Ohio border, but not much is being picked up on radar and the potential is very isolated. Just be careful of a few slick spots if you encounter some mist this morning. Clouds are winning out today which is also hindering our view of the Lunar Eclipse this morning. Highs will be in the seasonal low 40s this afternoon with a few isolated showers, but nothing widespread. More folks will miss the rain today.