Morning 4: James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter, to appear in court today -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 11, 2025

James Crumbley is escorted out of court after his sentencing, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Pontiac, Mich. James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of a Michigan school shooter, were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for failing to take steps that could have prevented the killing of four students in 2021. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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.


James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter, to appear in court today. Here’s why

James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, will be back in court Friday.

He is set to appear before Oakland County Judge Cheryl Matthews for a motion hearing about his request for a new trial.

Read more here.


Neighbors become outraged over crime magnet abandoned home on Detroit’s west side

An abandoned home on the west side of Detroit has been attracting squatters and criminal activity, and neighbors are fed up and want to take action to secure the property.

Local 4 received the call for help Thursday (April 10) morning, and just hours later, the city was jumping into action.

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Greenfield Village opening new exhibit honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Greenfield Village is set to welcome visitors for a new season, showcasing an exciting, immersive exhibit currently under construction. This project marks the first major home purchase in 40 years and pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a family that played a significant role in his life.

The historic home, now located in Dearborn, is undergoing restoration to bring it back to its former glory.

Read more here.


NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6 including Spanish family and pilot

A New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists in the latest U.S. aviation disaster, officials said.

The victims included Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Mercè Camprubí Montal, a global manager at an energy technology company, and three children, in addition to the pilot, a person briefed on the investigation told The Associated Press. The person could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Read more here.


Weather: Seasonal temperatures returning to Metro Detroit -- Here’s when

Quiet weather returns today with a warming trend over the weekend. We will be around 50 today with clearing skies. It will be a bit breezy with gusts around 20 mph which will result in wind chills in the 40s this afternoon.