Morning Briefing Oct. 27, 2021: Detroit police declare barricaded situation at home with wanted suspects inside, Michigan voters urged to return absent voter ballots via drop box
Here are this morning’s top stories
Cassidy Johncox, Senior News Editor
Detroit police surround home where they believe suspects are barricaded inside
Detroit police have surrounded a home near West Outer Drive and Evergreen Road, where suspects involved in an ongoing investigation have reportedly barricaded themselves inside.
Michigan officials are encouraging General Election voters to return their absentee ballots via drop box, and not by mail, as Election Day quickly approaches.
When Jeff Adkins and Todd Bonner founded Detroit Paranormal Expeditions in 2016, they had no idea where it would lead -- and they’ve been shocked by it all. They’re sharing their top five scariest encounters.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is drawing to a close, but experts say it’s important to remain vigilant about breast cancer all year long. Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge has compiled essential, and some surprising, facts about breast cancer to keep you alert and in the know.
Michigan reported 7,856 new cases of COVID-19 and 56 virus-related deaths Monday -- an average of 2,618.7 cases over a three-day period. Of the 56 deaths announced Monday, 29 were identified during a Vital Records review.
Monday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 1,112,490, including 21,918 deaths. These numbers are up from 1,104,634 cases and 21,862 deaths, as of Friday.