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.
Why Michigan’s new tax system is holding up refunds for thousands of filers
Tax season ended two months ago.
For roughly 250,000 filers, they’re still waiting for their refunds.
The Michigan Department of Treasury reports roughly 95% of returns filed on time have been processed.
Since the filing season opened January 26, more than 5.12 million individual income tax returns have been processed and more than $3.43 billion in refunds issued with an average refund of $901.
That means about 5% of filers — an estimated 250,000 people — are still waiting for their refunds.
Firefighters work to contain warehouse fire in Southwest Detroit
A massive fire at an industrial facility on Detroit’s west side is sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air Monday morning.
Firefighters and emergency personnel have been on the scene for more than an hour at the Cummings-Moore Graphite Co. warehouse, located on N Green and Calahan streets.
It’s not yet clear whether anyone was inside the building when the fire occurred, or what caused the blaze.
Big Boy celebrates 90-year milestone with special offers, memories
A beloved family dining chain is celebrating its 90th birthday on Monday, June 15, and intends to mark it with tons of special offers, promotions and more for its dedicated customers.
“For 90 years, Big Boy has been about more than burgers and breakfasts,” said Tamer Afr, CEO of Big Boy Restaurants. “ Reaching 90 years is a testament to our loyal guests and the communities that have made Big Boy part of their lives.”
Anyone who visits participating locations on National Big Boy Day (Monday, June 15) can get their hands on an original Big Boy sandwich for $1.90 with the purchase of any Pepsi product.
District reports vandalism at shuttered Cooley High School in Detroit
The former Cooley High School building on the northwest side of Detroit was broken into over the weekend, Detroit Public Schools Community District officials reported Sunday night.
A large section of fence that was installed to protect the shuttered school until its impending demolition was reportedly broken, along with the seal protecting the entrance from unauthorized entry.
The district says the fence has been repaired and the school building will now have 24-hour security on the premises until the demolition is complete.
Weather: Metro Detroit gets relief from heat, but umbrellas will be needed this week
After a stretch of heat and humidity, Metro Detroit is settling into a more comfortable weather pattern this week.
The air conditioning will not have to work quite as hard as it did during the recent hot spell, as temperatures across Southeast Michigan return to levels typical for mid-June. Residents in the Thumb and northern Metro Detroit will notice the coolest temperatures, while communities closer to Detroit and the Ohio border remain several degrees warmer.
Monday brings a mix of sun and clouds. Skies will be sunny in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon.