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 Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source
More than 700 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water, and health officials warn the worst may not be over.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has received more than 700 reports of cyclosporiasis since June 22, with 36 hospitalizations connected to the outbreak.
Disease detectives across the state are working to identify the source of the infections, while Detroit’s Health Department monitors cases locally as numbers rise daily.
Police investigating after man shot, killed in northwest Detroit
An investigation is underway in northwest Detroit Wednesday morning after a man was fatally shot inside a vehicle.
Police were dispatched to the area of Prevost Street and Motor Drive near the 8 Mile service drive around 4:23 a.m. after reports of shots fired.
Upon arrival, police found a man in his 30s inside a crashed vehicle on Motor Drive with airbags deployed. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he reportedly died from his injuries and at least two people have been detained.
Michigan US Senate candidates Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed clash in Democratic debate
Two Democratic candidates vying for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat faced off in a spirited debate, clashing over inflation, foreign policy, immigration and campaign finance during night one of Debate Week at Wood TV studios in Grand Rapids.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed offered sharply different visions for Michigan and the Democratic Party, as they competed for the chance to face Republican Mike Rogers in what both described as one of the most consequential Senate races in the country.
Downriver residents still without full power days after storms, DTE says restoration continues
Some Downriver neighborhoods were still dealing with partial or recurring outages Tuesday evening, days after severe storms last week knocked out power for hundreds of thousands across Metro Detroit.
DTE said the severe weather caused widespread damage, leaving nearly 400,000 customers without power.
The utility said it has restored power to more than 99% of those impacted, but in some locations, crews have found additional damage when responding to outages, causing further delays. DTE added that its teams will keep working until every customer is restored.
Weather: Warmer Wednesday, storms return Thursday before a pleasant weekend across Metro Detroit
Some Metro Detroiters may encounter patchy fog early this morning, but any reduced visibility will quickly improve after sunrise.
Once the fog lifts, expect another warm and mainly sunny summer day with afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Humidity will gradually increase throughout the day, setting the stage for a more active weather pattern as we head into Thursday.