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Morning 4: What we know so far about explosion, fire at Orion Township condo -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Nov. 20, 2024

Crews are responding to an apparent explosion near some homes in Orion Township. (Copyright 2024 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - 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.


What we know: Orion Township condo explosion, fire leaves at least two injured

A condo explosion in Orion Township Tuesday night left at least two people hospitalized with serious injuries.

It happened just off Waldon Road between Joslyn and Baldwin Road at around 6 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2024.

When the building exploded, it caused significant damage to other condos surrounding it.

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Police asking public for help finding missing, endangered Oakland County man

Police are searching for a missing and endangered Oakland County man who was last seen Tuesday afternoon.

66-year-old Michael Lawrence Weesner from Madison Heights was last seen near 11 Mile and John R on Nov. 19, 2024, at around 4 p.m. driving a White 2003 Chevy Malibu with a Michigan license plate EWM0703. He was being followed by his son in a separate car and his son lost sight of him.

Read more.


How something Detroit Lions GM didn’t do is showing his greatness once again

The Detroit Lions have one of the best general managers in football, but it’s something he decided not to do that showed his greatness once again.

Brad Holmes has turned the Lions -- the most consistent loser in the league over the past 60+ years -- into the favorite to win the Super Bowl.

He’s done pretty much everything well: an incredible hit rate at the top of the draft, a keen eye for talent, and the ability to pull off trades to address needs.

Read more here.


Popular chicken restaurant to open new location in Macomb County

A popular chicken restaurant chain is set to open its newest location in Macomb County.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken will open its latest Southeast Michigan restaurant in Clinton Township on Thursday, Nov. 21. The new location sits at 41501 Garfield Road, about halfway between 18 Mile and Canal roads.

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Weather: From foggy to rainy, to blustery and snowy all in 24 Hours in Metro Detroit

Buckle up! Mother Nature is about to go on a wild ride. Patchy fog will impact southeastern Michigan during the morning commute today. The lowest visibilities are around Metro Airport down to the state line. Give yourself a few extra minutes on the roads.

Temperatures will top out early today, close to 50 around the lunch hour. Widespread showers move through our area early this afternoon. Behind that, temperatures will tumble this evening as winds pick up giving us blustery wind chills at or below freezing. You might even see a snowflake or two mix in with the rain late this afternoon in the Thumb.

Read full forecast.




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