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.
Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnight
The individual sought by deputies after allegedly fleeing and eluding a police pursuit in northern Oakland County on Thursday is now in custody, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
Police asked residents to shelter-in-place around 10:30 p.m. in the area of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road in Rose Township because of “an active police situation.”
Investigators gave few details about the nature of the precipitating incident, other than sharing that the pursuit began in Green Oak Township and traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, and Highland Township before ending in Rose Township with the suspect fleeing on foot.
Power outage prep: What Michigan families need to know before the next storm
We’re about halfway through the 2026 summer and that means we still have a lot of storms — and power outages — to deal with.
A power outage doesn’t just kill the lights. It can cut off water, spoil food and put people who rely on medical devices in real danger.
Experts say households should be prepared for at least 72 hours without power — but most aren’t. Building an emergency kit before severe weather arrives is one of the most important steps a household can take.
Breaking down literacy funding in state budget
It’s been a week since the Michigan Legislature passed the state budget, and for parents and educators, there is a lot to know about what’s in it for schools.
Michigan schools are getting a 2.5% funding increase per student. That means a school gets $10,300 per student, compared to $10,500 last year. All of that is part of the nearly $23 billion budget, and the focus: Literacy.
Michigan currently ranks 44th in the country in reading. The new budget is investing serious money to fix that—more funding for teacher training in reading methods, hiring literacy coaches, and expanding tutoring for students who are behind.
Man accused of kidnapping teen waiting for bus in Hamtramck pleads guilty
The man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl while she was waiting for the school bus in April has pleaded guilty.
Donald James Joseph Arthur Fields, 48, was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, one count of felonious assault, three counts of felony firearm and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
On April 13, just after 7 a.m., a 16-year-old girl was waiting for the school bus in the area of Edwin and Brombach streets in Hamtramck when a man — later identified as Fields — approached her, placed something in her back and allegedly forced her into the back of his van. Fields then drove away from the scene.
Weather: Comfortable summer weather returns to Metro Detroit with isolated storms
Expect partly sunny skies today with afternoon highs in the mid-80s, accompanied by noticeably lower humidity. While most of Southeast Michigan will remain dry, a few showers and non-severe thunderstorms could develop this afternoon, mainly along and south of I-94, especially closer to the Ohio state line.
Although widespread severe weather is not expected, a few of the stronger storms could produce localized wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph and small hail before weakening later in the day. For the majority of Metro Detroit, today will feature pleasant summer conditions with a mix of sunshine and clouds.