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Morning 4: How to view your sample ballot for 2024 General Election -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Nov. 5, 2024

This combination of file photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a campaign rally in Warren, Mich., on Nov. 1, 2024, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo) (Matt Rourke, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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.


Michigan election 2024: How to view your sample ballot

Election Day is today. Here’s everything you need to know about finding what is on your ballot.


Woman found dead, dozens displaced in Southfield apartment fire

A 73-year-old woman died after a fire ripped through an apartment fire in Southfield Monday afternoon.

The fire broke out at Le Chateau apartments on Southfield Road, near 10 Mile Road, on Nov. 4. Fire crews from six neighboring communities assisted in extinguishing the blaze.

Here’s everything we know.


Detroit Lions trade for star pass rusher, per reports -- here’s the full deal

The Detroit Lions have reportedly traded for a star pass rusher at the deadline, and we’re learning the full details of the deal.

The trade deadline has been a roller coaster for Lions fans. On Sunday, reports surfaced that the team was expected to trade for Browns pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. Then, on Tuesday morning, a cryptic tweet from Smith had many panicking that the deal had fallen through.

Read more.


Police investigate phone threat of potential shooting at Detroit polling center

Detroit police are investigating a polling center that received a threat of a potential shooting.

Officials say the phone threat of a potential shooting occurred on Monday, Nov. 4, in the 21600 block of West 7 Mile Road.

Read more.


Weather: Record warmth for Election Day; rain showers returning to Metro Detroit during the evening

We will get a break from the rain for the majority of the day on Election Day, but the clouds will be sticking around the entire day. Rain showers will move back into the region by the time we get to the evening hours on Tuesday, as the polls are closing, and with a strong southerly flow, we are looking at record temperature as possible by the time we get to Tuesday afternoon.

We’re forecasting a high of 76° on Tuesday afternoon, that would break the record of 74° set back in 2022. With the unseasonably warm conditions, the wind will be gusty the next few days as well. Expect wind gusts upwards of 30 miles an hour possible on Monday, and going as high as 35 miles an hour on Tuesday.

Read the full forecast here.