ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Oct. 17, 2020

President Donald Trump to campaign in Muskegon today

President Donald Trump is set to visit Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Trump is expected to deliver remarks on supporting law enforcement at FlyBy Air, according to his campaign.

Joe Biden discusses blue collar workers, handling coronavirus

While campaigning in Michigan on Friday Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden sat down with Local 4′s Mara MacDonald for a one-on-one conversation.

Watch: Interviews with US Senate candidates Gary Peters and John James

On Sunday’s special hour-long episode of Flashpoint both candidates in the Michigan US Senate race will be interviewed about their positions on critical issues.

Coronavirus in Michigan 🦠

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 143,106 as of Saturday morning, including 6,987 deaths, state officials report.

This latest update represents 2,015 new cases and 14 additional deaths.

Here’s a look at more of the data:

Metro Detroit weather: Frost Saturday morning, sunshine in the afternoon 🍁

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More Local News Headlines

• Detroit motorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into hole
• Michigan court blocks 2-week absentee ballot extension
• Man accused of killing 6-year-old girl in Waterford Twp. drunken driving crash facing 5 charges
• Inside the traffic stop that set off suspect in Michigan terror plot and led FBI to start arrests
• Judge orders five defendants in domestic terror plot against Michigan governor to stand trial

National and World Headlines

• Low-key Democrat tries to hang onto Senate seat in Michigan
• Trump plays down virus as he steps up pitch for second term
• Trump on defense, courting voters in two must-win states
• Azerbaijan: Armenian missile killed 13, wounded over 50
• New virus restrictions in Europe; Merkel warns of hard days

Sports Headlines ⚾🏀🏈🏒⚽

• Michigan football lands 4-star linebacker, former Florida State commit Branden Jennings
• MVJ award: Which Michigan football jersey number duo will be most valuable this season?