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Morning 4: Accumulating snow, rain, strong winds to impact Michigan this week -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Jan. 8, 2024

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 6: Pedestrians cross Woodward Avenue as it snows as the area deals with record breaking freezing weather January 6, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images) (Joshua Lott, 2014 Getty Images)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Weather: Winter storm to bring snow, rain, gusty winds to Metro Detroit

We’re tracking a winter storm that will arrive late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, bringing with it snow, rain, and gusty winds.

After a quieter Monday, we’ll start Tuesday with snowfall through the late morning/early afternoon hours. We could receive a few inches of slushy snow during that time.

Then, the snow will switch to rain for the rest of the day and night before switching back over to snow by Wednesday morning. We’ll have more chances for snow the rest of the week, too.


What Matthew Stafford said about returning to Detroit for Lions-Rams playoff game

The Lions are facing a familiar face in their first home playoff game in 30 years on Sunday night.

Former franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford will bring his Los Angeles Rams to Detroit to play the Lions at Ford Field -- the first ever home playoff game since the stadium opened.

Read more here.


Ferndale to ramp up parking enforcement on Woodward where new bike lanes are

Drivers parking along Woodward Avenue in the Ferndale area, beware: There are new bike lanes present, and you can’t park in them.

See more here.


Wayne State University wants to revive these 10 words in 2024

Wayne State University released their annual list of words they think should be reintroduced into everyday language this year -- and it’s a doozy.

See the list here.


Major construction project at Detroit Metro Airport begins: What to know

A major, yearslong construction project that will impact travelers at Detroit Metro Airport was set to begin Monday.

We’ve got all the information you need to know.

Learn more here.




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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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