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 big ‘shift’ is coming to I-696 in Oakland County — Here’s what drivers need to know
The construction on I-696 in Oakland County is on track, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). However, a new phase will affect the exit and entrance ramps along westbound I-696.
Around 100,000 drivers traveling eastbound were diverted earlier this year. Now, it’s time for around 100,000 westbound drivers to be diverted.
Wayne County man thought ‘scanner was broken’ but actually won $230K Michigan Lottery prize
A Wayne County man initially thought the scanner was broken when he checked his lottery ticket, but he discovered that he actually won a $230,740 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.
Walter Lawson Jr., 58, of New Boston, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers, 10-20-23-24-39, in the drawing on Oct. 31, 2025, to win the jackpot, according to Michigan Lottery officials.
3 teens arrested, charged in St Clair County drive-by shooting
Three 18-year-olds have been arrested and charged in a St. Clair County drive-by shooting.
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, reporting a shooting at a home on Water Street in Port Huron Township.
US Postal Service responds after Allen Park worker’s body found stuck in machine after 6-8 hours
The United States Postal Service has responded after an Allen Park worker’s body was found stuck in a machine after 6-8 hours.
The discovery was made Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at a United States Postal Service facility in Allen Park.
Officials said the maintenance worker’s wife called police to tell them that he hadn’t returned home from work. Firefighters went to the facility and found him stuck in the mail handling machine.
Weather: Blast of winter continues in Metro Detroit, but with relief in sight
We are still holding on to this blast of winter, but relief is in sight.
Bundle up again today as we start with wind chills in the teens and those feels-like temperatures likely won’t rise out of the 20s.
It will be blustery with wind gusts near 30 mph today. We could see a few light flurries or even a cold light drizzle later today and tonight. No accumulation is expected.
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