Michigan Primary
Michigan’s big 2020 presidential primary election is today -- but voting for president is not the only thing residents will be deciding on. Michigan voters will take to the ballot box to support a candidate for the U.S. President. Voters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties will also decide on renewing a millage for the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Weather: Drying out with cooler temperatures
Rain showers should be gone from the east side by 9 a.m. at the latest, so those of you planning to vote later this morning or in the evening after work won’t have any rain to deal with. In fact, we should see some sunshine develop this afternoon. Temperatures will drop into the mid-40s by lunchtime, then rebound a few degrees this afternoon in the sunshine.