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Morning 4: Detroit woman says roaches, mold infest apartment as repair requests are ignored -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 27, 2026

Loreal Lindsay points to water leaking from sink at Detroit apartment. (WDIV)

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.


‘It’s unacceptable’: Detroit woman says roaches, mold infest apartment as repair requests are ignored

A Detroit woman living at the Viewpointe Village Apartments has been complaining for years, saying she has been living with mold and roaches in her apartment. She said nothing has changed.

She reached out to Local 4 for help and we’ve learned the Detroit Housing Commission is assigning a liaison to help after issues surfaced during their annual inspection.

Read more here.


Insurance threatens to cancel 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man’s policy over roof replacement

A 92-year-old Wayne County man was told by State Farm to replace his roof or he would lose his home insurance, but he says his roof has no issues.

The 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man and his family were stunned when they received a letter in late March from State Farm. The insurance company said they would cancel the man’s home insurance if he didn’t replace his roof by May.

The man was not aware of any major deterioration to the roof. His family reached out to Local 4 for help and now the company says they are re-reviewing the issue.

Read more here.


Trump’s many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack

Federal law enforcement officials are evaluating how to proceed with a number of high-profile public events featuring President Donald Trump after the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The third violent assault in the vicinity of Trump in less than two years is renewing the central tension confronting the Republican president’s defenders: how to accommodate the public-facing demands of the presidency while minimizing the risk of an attack.

Read more here.


Orlando casts ‘magical’ spell on Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren as playoff struggles continue

The No. 8-seeded Orlando Magic are one win away from pushing the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination.

Orlando took a 2-1 series lead with a 113-105 victory on April 25, seizing momentum against a heavily favored Detroit team.

Read more here.


Weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorm chances in Metro Detroit Monday night -- what to know

Warmer today with mostly dry conditions through the bulk of the day. Highs will flirt with 70 degrees.

After 6 p.m., we could see a light shower or sprinkle, but the heavier, more widespread rain will arrive closer to 11 p.m. through the overnight. Showers and thunderstorms will move out before 8 a.m. tomorrow. No severe weather is expected, but we could hear a rumble of thunder and experience heavy rainfall. There is marginal risk for storms to become severe, though, in Southwest Michigan.