ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020

View of the Detroit River on Oct. 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. (WDIV)

Michigan House Speaker questions response to alleged terrorist plot against governor, Capitol

DETROIT – Controversy at the Michigan State Capitol continues after an already troubling week, amid the alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap the governor.

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The Michigan Speaker of the House is criticizing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on how she handled the situation, asking for more “cooperation” after arguing that policymakers not warned of threats against them.

Read: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 134,656; Death toll now at 6,891

Metro Detroit weather: Relatively warm with clouds overhead, Saturday evening

Saturday evening will be cloudy but warm in most of southeast Michigan. A northeasterly wind off Lake Huron will develop north of Hall Road (M-59), which means cooler conditions for our North Zone. Detroit and most of Southeast Michigan will have temps in the upper 60s and low 70s. Port Huron, Lapeer and communities in the Thumb will have temps in the 50s and low 60s.

Read the full forecast here.

4 Fast Facts

  • A Michigan sheriff was spotted at a rally with the men who were charged in a domestic terror plot to kidnap and kill the governor. Click here to read more.
  • Eric Trump is scheduled to host a campaign event at a Michigan gun store on Tuesday. Click here to read more.
  • The loss of smell and taste is found to be a “highly reliable” indicator of COVID-19 infection, according to a study. Click here to read more.
  • The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a “going out of business” online shopping scam. Click here to read more.

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

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