The NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

Let it snow?

You can expect to see some wet snowflakes in Metro Detroit on Friday, but don't worry, because road crews are good to go. Officials said they're prepared and could be ready to hit the road as early as 5 a.m.

First snow on the way: Are road crews ready?

More weather:

• Metro Detroit weather forecast: Friday won't be fun
• Metro Detroit's first taste of winter is just hours away
• SE Michigan weather: Wintry mix, 2-4 inches of wet snow possible Friday
• Up to 6 inches of snow possible in West, Northern Lower Michigan this weekend

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Detroit east side shooting

Detroit police said six people were taken into custody Thursday -- three in connection with the shooting of four teenagers on Halloween -- after investigators witnessed a shootout between two groups and negotiated the groups out of a barricade situation on the city's east side.

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Pocket breathalyzers

Could a home or pocket breathalyzer be the secret to keeping you safe? Do they really give you a blood alcohol content that’s accurate in a quick and safe way?

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Shooting person of interest

A manhunt is underway as police have identified a person of interest in connection with the random shooting of homes on Detroit's west side.

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Google satellite office Detroit

 If you've been to or driven by Little Caesars Arena lately, you may have noticed a new colorful sign on the building marking a new office for Google.

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• Help Me Hank: Do at-home water lead tests actually work?
• Traffic stop leads to largest meth bust in St. Clair County Drug Task Force history

Watch

• Winter is coming: Michigan prepares for first snowfall
• 12 killed in California bar shooting
• Heart of Detroit: Buffalo Soldiers use horses to teach history

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 -- Friday, Nov. 9, 2018