Morning 4: Michigan’s new child passenger safety laws go into effect today — and other news

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.

Michigan’s new child passenger safety laws go into effect today — here’s what to know

Michigan has changes coming to its child safety laws that start April 2.

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for young children in Michigan. Properly restraining children in a suitable car seat or booster seat for their age and size can reduce the risk of death in a crash by 50%.

The updates aim to provide improved precautions and protections for child passengers.

Read more here.

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65.

Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, said in an email to The Associated Press. The Times was the first to report his death on Tuesday.

Read more here.

Timeline: When to expect wintry mix change into severe thunderstorms in Metro Detroit

Southeast Michigan is bracing for wet weather, and a winter weather advisory has been issued until 10 a.m. Wednesday for Sanilac County.

A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of Southeast Michigan including Metro Detroit 8 p.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday.

Read more here.

Clerk, customer argument escalates into shooting at Southfield gas station

A verbal argument between a gas station clerk and a customer escalated into an exchange of gunfire in Southfield.

The incident occurred on Tuesday (April 1) at 7:24 p.m. at the Shell Gas Station located at 24839 Greenfield Road.

Read more here.

Weather: Rounds of showers and storms, flood watch issued for parts of SE Michigan — What you need to know

Waking up to a wintry mix and Winter Weather Advisory until 10AM for folks in Sanilac county. The rest of Southeast Michigan will be bracing for wet weather.

1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected as several rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms move through the area.