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.
Drivers report more rocks thrown at cars on I-94 near overpass in St. Clair Shores
Over the weekend, more drivers reported rocks striking their vehicles on westbound I-94 near the Frazho Road overpass in St. Clair Shores.
The latest report happened early Sunday, when Gina Skowronski said she was driving home on I-94 around 3 a.m. and heard a loud bang.
“It’s really small. I have a pretty small dent right here and they then ended up breaking the plastic right about there,” Skowronski said.
From EF-1s to historic outbreaks: Here’s a look at tornado trends in Southeast Michigan
Tornadoes may not be the first thing many people think about in Southeast Michigan, but they are a real part of our weather. The last few years have been a strong reminder.
For example, this past Saturday, April 4, 2026, the National Weather Service surveyed an EF-1 tornado in Van Buren Township in Wayne County, with peak winds near 100 mph and a path a little over 3 miles long.
Michigan basketball ends title drought, wins first NCAA championship since 1989 in 69-63 victory vs. UConn
Late-game free throws sealed the victory for the No. 1-seeded Michigan Wolverines, who are your 2026 NCAA Tournament national champions after taking down the No. 2-seeded UConn Huskies 69-63 inside Lucas Oil Stadium.
The championship victory on Monday (April 6), which is Michigan’s first since 1989, secured the Big Ten’s first NCAA Tournament title since Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans won in Indianapolis in 2000.
Detroit couple pleads guilty in $1.1M food benefit fraud case
Federal investigators said a Detroit couple used stolen identities from victims across the country to fraudulently secure Michigan food assistance benefits totaling at least $1.1 million.
34-year-old Kirk Woodley and his girlfriend, 31-year-old Chantel Peavy, both of Detroit, were each charged with five counts: food stamp fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. They both pleaded guilty to fewer counts: Woodley, who had already been in jail on other charges, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy and Aggravated Identity Theft, while Peavy pleaded guilty to Conspiracy.
Weather: Coldest day of the week across Metro Detroit
A few flakes are flying in our northern communities this morning. This is the coldest day of the week with highs struggling to reach 40 this afternoon. We will see sunshine though, so don’t forget your sunglasses as you head out the door.