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.
Norovirus hits Michigan families hard, spreads early this season
Norovirus, a common cause of stomach flu, is impacting Michigan families earlier and more intensely than usual this year.
Pediatrician Dr. Tiffney Widner at Children’s Hospital of Michigan explains that while norovirus is not typically tested for specifically, stomach flu cases are rising.
“We usually start seeing peaks of stomach flu between November and December,” Dr. Widner said. “But this year, respiratory viruses and stomach flu are appearing earlier than expected.”
4 ways Detroit Lions can make playoffs if they win their final 3 games
The Detroit Lions are in big trouble. That much is clear.
With their loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday evening, they fell to 8-6 -- a full two games behind the Bears and 49ers and 1.5 games back of the Packers for the final playoff spots.
3 killed, 2 hurt in house fire on Detroit’s west side -- What we know
Three people were killed, and two others were hurt in a house fire on Detroit’s west side Monday morning.
The fire happened at a home on Wildemere near 7 Mile Road and Woodward at around 6 a.m. on Dec. 15.
Rob Reiner mourned by Barack Obama, Jerry O’Connell, James Woods and many others
Reactions to the death of actor-director Rob Reiner, who was found dead with his wife Michele Reiner at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday. The acclaimed director and Emmy winner was also a major Democratic booster, leading many prominent politicians to share tributes.
Weather: Bitter cold in Metro Detroit today with warm-up in sight
There will likely be some light snow showers through mid-morning; best chances of light accumulation are to our north. Otherwise, it will be cloudy and blustery today.
Highs will be close to 20 degrees, but with wind gusts around 30 mph wind chills will stay in single digits.
Partly sunny and around freezing on Tuesday with wind gusts upward of 20 mph.