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Morning 4: Winter storm to arrive in Metro Detroit this afternoon -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Feb. 12, 2025

The clouds and radar forecast for Southeast Michigan at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (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.


Weather: Winter storm to arrive in Metro Detroit this afternoon -- What to know

Portions of Southeast Michigan are now under a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Thursday.

Snow total accumulations between 3-6 inches are expected for locations under the advisory.

Read more here.


Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington sued for sexual harassment by former employee

Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington has been sued for sexual harassment by a former employee.

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Regina Parks, who worked in the sheriff’s office for six years as the former compliance officer and community outreach director.

In the 21-page lawsuit, Parks claimed Washington harassed her on a “routine basis.”

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What we know: Detroit mother tried calling for help months before children froze to death in parking garage

The mother of a little girl and boy who died living in a car parked at a casino in Detroit on Monday shared her side of what happened.

Tateona Williams, 29, said the family lived inside a van for three months. When she called the city for help, she was turned away.

“I called everybody,” said Williams. “I called out of state. I called different cities. I called Detroit. I got on Cam (Detroit). I been on a Cam for a long time. Nobody, every time I called, it says no shelter, no bed. I thought I was doing the right thing. I tried to keep them warm at night. That’s it. I was just trying to keep them warm. Nobody helped me. It took me to lose two of my kids to get this help. I don’t feel good about it.”

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Popular Wayne County restaurant abruptly shuts down

A popular Downriver eatery has closed its doors after its chef made a career change.

H20 Seafood in Wyandotte posted on social media that its final day was Sunday, Feb. 9.

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