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.
A Westland bowling alley shooting, a forgotten ID, and a federal sentence -- 5 years in the making
A man linked to a 2021 shooting at a Westland bowling alley has been sentenced to federal prison.
Federal agents raided Gregory Augusta Powell’s Dearborn home in 2025, leading to his arrest on a federal charge of unlawful possession of ammunition.
On April 24, 2021, a shooting took place just after midnight at the Vision Lanes Bowling alley in Westland. One of the victims told first responders he got into an altercation with an unknown man, who pulled out a gun and fired.
Donald Trump calls for FBI investigation into Michigan election claims; Benson, Nessel push back
President Donald Trump renewed claims about election integrity during a primetime address, alleging vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems and citing Michigan as an example of what he described as election-related misconduct.
During the address, Trump claimed voting machines could be susceptible to foreign interference and alleged that a Michigan-based “Get Out The Vote” organization attempted to submit fraudulent voter registration forms.
Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce under FDA investigation in Taco Bell cyclospora Michigan outbreak
Federal health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants as the source of a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened thousands of people, with Michigan accounting for more than half of reported cases.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, working with state and local health departments, said the outbreak spans Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.
Detroit crime hits decades-low as Michigan governor candidates debate how to keep progress going
Violent crime has been trending downward in Detroit and across Michigan, but the five major candidates running for governor disagree on what it will take to sustain that progress.
Detroit recorded 165 homicides in 2025, the city’s fewest since the mid-1960s.
Non-fatal shootings fell 26%, carjackings dropped 46%, and robberies declined 21% compared with the previous year.
Weather: Wildfire Smoke Continues to Impact Metro Detroit; Severe Storm Risk Returns Saturday
The Air Quality Alert remains in effect today as dense Canadian wildfire smoke continues to create Very Unhealthy to Hazardous air quality conditions across Metro Detroit and much of Southeast Michigan.
Smoke concentrations remain elevated this morning, making outdoor conditions unhealthy for everyone. People are encouraged to limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and keep windows closed if possible. Those with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions should take extra precautions, as the poor air quality may worsen symptoms.