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.
Hear from residents who experienced explosion of Detroit apartment building
An apartment building was ripped apart by an explosion on Detroit’s west side, leaving residents in shock and searching for new homes.
The explosion occurred on Monday (March 31); the scene was chaotic, and by Monday night, the building had been demolished, leaving behind only memories for those who once called it home.
Reports of the explosion began around 5 a.m. near Littlefield Street and Schoolcraft Road, prompting first responders to rush the injured to three hospitals: Henry Ford, Children’s Hospital, and Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Local 4 visited Detroit Receiving Monday night to retrieve updates on the injured residents.
12, including officers, taken to hospital after house fire in Farmington Hills
12 people were taken to a hospital early Tuesday morning after a fire at a home in Farmington Hills.
Farmington Hills Fire Chief John Unruh said crews received a call at around 5 a.m. reporting a fire at a home near 10 Mile and Middlebelt on April 1, 2025.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they learned people were still trapped inside the home. Officers responded to the house before firefighters arrived and went inside to rescue those trapped.
New safety laws in Michigan require rear-facing seats for kids under 2—Here’s what else has changed
Changes are coming to Michigan’s car seat laws, impacting families with young children.
The new safety regulations take effect Wednesday, April 2, and will alter how long kids must ride in the back seats of vehicles.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children, and being in the correct car seat can reduce the risk of death by 50%, as car seats save lives.
New Dearborn lawn care rules to be strictly enforced starting today -- here’s what to know
The city of Dearborn is cracking down on people who let their grass grow too long, and stricter enforcement begins Tuesday, April 1.
The rule that grass can’t be longer than 6 inches has already been in effect, but now, if the city leaves a violation on your door, residents have to notify them when the grass has been cut.
If residents fail to notify the city, it could result in a fine.
Weather: Wintry mix, potentially severe storms hitting Metro Detroit Wednesday -- Here’s a timeline
This is no April Fool’s joke, we are actually waking up to subfreezing temperatures. High pressure bringing us early sunshine before clouds build back in this afternoon. Highs only in the 40s.
