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.
Detroit woman seeks help as alley fills with trash; city says homeowners responsible but plans cleanup
A Detroit woman says the alley behind her home is swamped with trash and debris. The city says alleys are technically homeowners’ responsibility, but they are still putting a plan in place to help get the block cleaned up.
Kellisha Davis lives on Greensboro Street, southwest of Harper Woods. She reached out to Local 4 to get help with the alley behind her home.
“They are giving us tickets,” Davis said. “We came back here and cleaned up, we did what we can, but I am really trying for the neighbors who can’t get back here.”
Auburn Hills manufactured home residents hit with $10k shared monthly water bills
An Auburn Hills manufactured home community says they’re suddenly stuck with two water bills. In addition to their personal water bill, they are being charged for a community water bill over $10,000 that they believe is due to leaks.
Residents at Oakland Estates in Auburn Hills reached out to Local 4 after reporter Kyla Russell published several stories plaguing manufactured home communities.
Phil Harrison showed Local 4 a water leak on the edge of the community that he says has been running all winter.
Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
The pilot and copilot were killed in the late Sunday night collision, which crushed the nose of the aircraft, while around 40 passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals, some with serious injuries. Most have since been released from treatment, authorities said Monday.
Michigan baby faced weeks of insurance denials before treatment. Now mom is warning others
After weeks of denied claims and lost time, a Michigan infant will finally get the lifesaving treatment he needs.
His mother says the decision changed when she told the insurance company she was reaching out to Local 4. Now, she’s speaking out to help warn other families.
Every day crossed off the calendar was another day, mom, Lilly Green worried her infant son, Andrew, was losing mobility he would never get back.
Weather: A cool start to the week with warmer days ahead in Metro Detroit
It’s a rather quiet and cold Monday on tap. A few scattered snow showers can’t be ruled out today. High pressure eventually builds over the central Great Lakes by this evening which will allow winds to taper off tonight. In the meantime, northerly winds between 15 to 20 mph is making for a brisk day with winds not exceeding the low 30s today.