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.
Detroit man charged with murder after high-speed chase kills 71-year-old woman
Anthony Eugene-Douglas Grier, Jr., 33, from Detroit, was charged with second-degree murder, police officer-fleeing-first-degree, and police officer-assaulting/resisting/obstructing in connection with his alleged driving of a vehicle that killed a 71-year-old Wendy Drew.
The incident occurred on Saturday, May 24, at 9:30 p.m., when police stated that Grier Jr. was observed driving a Chrysler 300 at approximately 70 miles per hour in a 40-mile-per-hour zone on Van Dyke Avenue in Warren.
Stellantis names Italian car executive Antonio Filosa its new CEO
Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer Wednesday, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year.
Filosa, who is currently Stellantis’ chief operating officer for the Americas and chief quality officer, takes the post effective June 23, when he is expected to announce his leadership team.
‘Nobody around here wants this gone’: Oakland County residents rally to save historic dam
The Holly dam and mill pond are in need of repair, and the suggestions from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulators have upset residents.
“Without this dam, the town of Holly wouldn’t be here; the removal of that is going to disrupt the way of life for hundreds of people,” said Andy Kakos, a property owner who helped start a petition that’s secured over 900 signatures.
6 Michigan properties listed on National Register of Historic Places in 2025 so far
This year, six properties in Michigan have already been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The National Register of Historic Places is an official list of historic buildings, structures, districts and objects deemed worthy of preservation by the federal government due to their historical significance. It’s a National Park Service program that is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Weather: Noticeably cooler in Metro Detroit with rain chances returning -- Here’s when
The mercury won’t rise much today with highs struggling to reach 60. Clouds will win out today and scattered light showers are expected to spread across the area later this afternoon and evening. The rain will be a “hit or miss” variety and then continue into the overnight hours north of I-69.
Spotty showers are possible Thursday, but nothing widespread. We will begin to rebound in temperatures with highs in the upper 60s, close to 70. We will warm in the seasonal mid-70s on Friday but as a cold front sinks across the region there will be a chance for isolated thunderstorms late Friday night.