Metro Detroit weather: More snowflakes, but a milder start today
Itโs a milder start, with temperatures early this Tuesday morning in the low to mid 30s (0 to 2 degrees Celsius). Highs will reach the low 40s (5 degrees Celsius), but itโll be noticeably breezy with a west wind at 10 to 20 mph. Lows in the low 30s (-1 to 0 degrees Celsius), which is near freezing so watch out for icy patches first thing Wednesday morning. Mostly clear Thursday night, with lows near 20 degrees (-7 degrees Celsius). Highs in the low 40s (5 degrees Celsius).
Serious crash shuts down southbound lanes of Lodge Freeway
DETROIT โ A serious collision shut down the southbound lanes of the Lodge Freeway in Detroit Sunday night. Video from the scene shows at least two vehicles were involved near Chicago Boulevard. Itโs unknown when the southbound lanes will reopen. Police have not released further details at the time.
Local 4 News at 4 -- Nov. 6, 2020
Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:Protests continue outside TCF Center in DetroitThe absentee ballot counting is over, but a group of protesters still showed up outside the TCF Center. Michigan State Police blocked off the southbound lanes of the Lodge freeway coming into Downtown Detroit.
Body of fatally shot tow truck driver found on Lodge Service Drive on Detroitโs west side
DETROIT โ The body of a 62-year-old tow truck driver was found Saturday laying on the Lodge Service Drive. According to authorities, the man was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds at about 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of the John C Lodge Service Drive and Wyoming Avenue. Emergency medical crews pronounced him deceased at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Lodge Freeway shut down at Davison in Wayne County due to flooding
DETROIT โ The Lodge Freeway has been shut down at Davison Freeway in Wayne County due to flooding, officials said. Michigan Department of Transportation officials say the southbound lanes are affected. Itโs unclear when the freeway will reopen. A flash flood warning was issued for Wayne County around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. It expired at 3:45 p.m.
Michigan State Police targeting drivers on 4 freeways today: What to know
Michigan State Police are targeting dangerous and distracted drivers on multiple roadways on Wednesday. "The specific areas that we will be targeting are I-96, I-75, the Lodge and the Southfield. However, all patrols will be primarily looking for aggressive drivers, speeding, seatbelt violations, distracted drivers and other motor vehicle violations," MSP said on Twitter. " Operation Slower to Lower: 96 and Old Plank Two stops already for 15 mph over the limit. pic.twitter.com/vUdN5vb2BS MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) August 28, 2019MSP conducted a similar crackdown last week on I-96, I-75, M-10 and M-39, resulting in more than 365 traffic stops, mostly for speeding.