ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Sunday, July 19, 2020

View of Detroit from the Windsor sky camera on July 19, 2020 at 6:20 p.m. (WDIV)

Governor says community spread of coronavirus could trigger setback in Michigan’s reopening plan

DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discussed the possibility of the state moving backward in its reopening plan, schooling in the fall, coronavirus patients in nursing homes and more in an interview with Local 4 News on Sunday.

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Read: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 73,663; Death toll now at 6,119

Metro Detroit weather: Sunday storms continue into the evening

A second wave of showers and thunderstorms remain possible during the second half of Sunday that will potentially be as potent as earlier stormy weather.

Sunday evening will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Temperatures will be in the 90s before dinner time and in the upper 80s afterward.

Read the full forecast here.

Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old Michigan girl

A 15-year-old girl from Garfield Township went missing in Grand Traverse County on Sunday. She is believed to be traveling with a male named Brandon Reyes who police say is armed and dangerous.

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4 Fast Facts

  • Sunday storms brought down trees and power lines across Metro Detroit, leaving more than 100,000 people without power. Click here to read more.
  • Michigan is still at ‘high risk’ for coronavirus outbreak, but recent data shows some trends are worsening. Click here to read more.
  • Ferndale author of ”Bird Box” says upcoming sequel book has connections to the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to read more.
  • The Northville School Board President is under fire after making controversial comments about COVID-19. Click here to read more.

Saturday, July 18, 2020 --



About the Authors:

Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

Dane is a producer and media enthusiast. He previously worked freelance video production and writing jobs in Michigan, Georgia and Massachusetts. Dane graduated from the Specs Howard School of Media Arts.