ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020

Graduate students: Strike at University of Michigan will continue until demands are met

DETROIT – About 2100 members of the University of Michigan’s Graduate Employees Organization launched a strike Tuesday to demand better protections against COVID-19, in addition to new anti-policing measures.

Read: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 111,524; Death toll now at 6,591

Metro Detroit weather: Warm Saturday evening, showers arrive

Skies become mostly cloudy Saturday evening. Scattered showers moving from the west. Temperatures will be in the low 70s.

Rain showers and thunderstorms become more widespread, Saturday night. Heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds are possible.

Read the full forecast here.

4 Fast Facts

• A house was destroyed in a potential gas explosion on Detroit’s west side. Click here to read more.
• Michigan State University students are being asked to self-quarantine amid a surge of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Click here to read more.
• A Detroit woman was arrested after causing a scene at a Florida airport terminal. Click here to read more.
• Metro Detroit runners will participate in a virtual edition of the Boston Marathon this year due to the pandemic. Click here to read more.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 -- Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020