Morning 4: Family of 10 left homeless by devastating fire -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Nov. 29, 2024

The aftermath of a Nov. 22, 2024, fire in Detroit. (WDIV)

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.


Family of 10 left homeless by devastating fire

For Willie and Portland Huling, life changed instantly as the home they had lived in for more than 20 years, located on Grixdale Farms near Veach Street on Detroit’s northeast side, was consumed by flames.

The fire, which occurred on Nov. 22, 2024, started in a neighboring house and quickly spread, leaving the Hulings with little more than the clothes on their backs.

“Be thankful for what you have,” Willie Huling said. “Because it can be gone in an instant.”

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5 arrested when police find $318,000 worth of fentanyl, marijuana, pills at Detroit home

Five people were arrested when police found $318,000 worth of fentanyl, marijuana, and pills at a Detroit home.

The bust happened in the 9100 block of Grayton Street on Detroit’s east side, near Cadieux Road and I-94.

Members of the Detroit Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement team arrested five people during the search.

Officials said they found 168.2 grams of fentanyl, 1,347.5 grams of marijuana, 103.9 grams of pills, $2,352 in cash, a pill press, and other drug paraphernalia.

Here’s the full story.


Detroit Lions survive against Bears on Thanksgiving

The highly motivated Detroit Lions have reached some franchise records, such as winning their 10th game in a row for the first time since 1934.

But victory didn’t come easy as a late-game blunder to run the clock out while in field goal range with a time-out remaining.

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Who killed Quincy Walker? Family of Detroit man still searching for answers 25 years later

A family is still searching for answers and is spending another Thanksgiving Day without their loved one who was murdered 25 years ago.

On Nov. 28, 1999, at 10 p.m., 25-year-old Quincy Gene Walker was shot and killed on Detroit’s west side in the area of Plymouth Road and Asbury Park. His wife was able to get away and call the police.

The family is asking anyone who lived or still lives in the area to call Crime Stoppers.

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Weather: Where to expect most snow, slick roads as winter weather moves through

It’s a blustery and snowy Black Friday in Metro Detroit.

Snow bands may lead to slick road conditions and reduced visibility. Slow down, increase distance from other vehicles, and be particularly vigilant while driving on bridges and ramps.

Snow showers will be numerous in some areas throughout the day, while other parts of Southeast Michigan will see just a few scattered snow showers. The more persistent and heavier snow bands will be south of M-59.

Better chances of snow accumulation will be along the I-94 corridor. The Ann Arbor area could pick up to an inch of snow, up to half an inch near Detroit, and a dusting or less north of M-59.

Read full forecast.

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