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Morning 4: MI senator’s wife accused of embezzling over $35K from St. Clair County chamber of commerce -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of March 10, 2026

Photo from when State Sen. Dan Lauwers was sworn in as senator of the 25th District in January 2019. He was joined by his wife, Kellie Lauwers, (right). (Michigan Senate Republicans)

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.


Michigan senator’s wife accused of embezzling over $35K from St. Clair County chamber of commerce

Kellie Lauwers, the wife of Michigan Sen. Dan Lauwers, has been charged in connection with allegedly embezzling more than $35,000 from a chamber of commerce in St. Clair County, officials said.

The 64-year-old Yale woman has been charged with one count of embezzlement by an agent or servant, $20,000 or more but less than $50,000 and one count of using a computer to commit a crime, according to a release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office. Both charges are felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Read more here.


A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Tuesday evening in Metro Detroit -- What this means

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Tuesday evening and overnight as a strong storm system approaches the region.

After record-breaking warmth on Monday, March 9, Southeast Michigan is heading into a day of changing weather, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday.

Read more here.


Troopers complete DoorDash delivery after driver arrested during Michigan traffic stop

A DoorDash driver was arrested during a traffic stop in Michigan last week, but the customer still received her order after state police stepped in to complete the delivery themselves.

At about 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, troopers from the Michigan State Police Mt. Pleasant Post conducted a traffic stop. Troopers discovered the driver had an outstanding felony warrant and arrested him, according to MSP.

Read more here.


‘I can’t enjoy my retirement’: Sterling Heights seniors say rising lot rent is forcing them to keep working

A Sterling Heights manufactured home community has seen a near 85% increase in lot rent price since the current owners took over, according to resident records.

Those concerned residents reached out to Local 4 to get help.

Residents say they are currently paying $786 a month in lot rent. That’s about $40 more than the monthly requirement last year.

Read more here.


Weather: Severe storms possible in Metro Detroit Tuesday night -- what to know

After record-breaking warmth on Monday, Southeast Michigan is heading into a day of changing weather, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday.

The 4Warn Weather Team has declared a 4Warn Weather Alert for Tuesday evening and overnight as a strong storm system approaches the region.