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.
Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids in filthy home for years due in court -- Here’s why
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her three children to live in a filthy home alone for years is expected to go in front of a judge Tuesday.
Kelli Bryant, 34, of Pontiac, is facing three counts of first-degree child abuse after authorities found her three children — a 15-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 12-year-old girl — living alone. She also faces welfare fraud charges.
A probable cause conference is set for April 15, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Detroit Metro Airport introduces autonomous wheelchairs
Travelers at Detroit Metro Airport will have access to autonomous wheelchairs as part of a new pilot program to improve accessibility.
The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) partnered with Unifi to offer WHILL autonomous wheelchairs in the Edward H. McNamara Terminal as an option for travelers who have difficulties walking long distances or navigating the airport.
Man sentenced for fire that killed Detroit firefighter Walter Harris to appear in key hearing
A key hearing for a man serving a 30-year prison sentence for a fire that killed Detroit firefighter Walter Harris is expected to happen Tuesday.
Mario Willis was convicted of second-degree murder and arranging an arson that killed Harris in 2008. However, there has been a fight to overturn the conviction.
How an octopus became the mascot of the Detroit Red Wings
Despite the redwing being an actual real bird that would make for a significantly easier costume, the Detroit Red Wings mascot is an octopus.
This makes sense.
On April 15, 1952, the first octopus was thrown onto the ice at Olympia Stadium.
Weather: Temperatures tumble in Metro Detroit with high winds and chance for wet snowflakes
Much colder air returns to the region today. As we wake up in the 40s, temperatures will steadily stay in the 40s today but we turn blustery as wind gusts increase to near 40 mph through the afternoon. Due to wind chills falling into the 30s, a scattered mix of rain and snow showers will be possible through late morning and early afternoon.
