Morning 4: U.S. Consulate meets with Michigan couple detained in Cancun as fraud allegations continue — 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.

U.S. Consulate meets with Michigan couple detained in Cancun as fraud allegations continue

New developments have emerged in the effort to secure the release of a Michigan couple who remain incarcerated in Cancun, Mexico, due to fraud allegations.

The U.S. Department of State is reportedly elevating its case as officials work to assist Paul and Christy Akeo.

Mexican authorities allege the Akeos knowingly defrauded a hotel chain when they purchased a timeshare.

Read more here.

Michigan man arrested for sexually assaulting child for several years

A Michigan man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child for years.

The investigation into the alleged sexual assaults began in October 2023 when Michigan State Police interviewed a child at Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center in Grand Traverse County.

Read more here.

Wayne County man arrested in Kentucky for alleged role in $1.2M Corvette theft

A man from Westland has been arrested for his alleged role in the theft of $1.2 million worth of Corvettes in Kentucky.

They were stolen from the GM Bowling Green Assembly on Saturday, March 22.

Read more here.

University of Michigan ends DEI programs, shifts focus to other student resources

The University of Michigan has decided to make some significant changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Those changes involve closing the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office for Health Equity and Inclusion. Additionally, the university’s DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan — which started in 2023 and was expected to run through 2028 — will be discontinued.

Read more here.

Weather: Umbrella Weather: Prepare for warm, rainy stretch in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit’s warmer-than-normal weather will last through the weekend, and precipitation will accompany it. The Exact Track 4D Radar on the 4Warn Weather app will help you plan around the rain.

A couple of rain showers will try to pass through Southeast Michigan on Friday morning, mainly south of I-94. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will bring a chance of rain showers and thunderstorms to the entire region during the afternoon and early evening.

After starting off with temperatures in the 30s and 40s, expect highs in the mid 60s in Metro Detroit.