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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. DTW among 40 airports facing flight reductions due to FAA order. Here’s what travelers need to know Travelers from coast to coast are scrambling at airports as more flights get canceled due to the government shutdown. Major airlines are scaling back flight routes, and Detroit Metro Airport is one of many affected. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the reductions to maintain travel safety. Forty airports, including Detroit Metro, were selected for the slowdown. FlightAware reported more than 30 canceled flights at Detroit Metro on Friday. Read more here. Nanny accused of stabbing Oakland County grandfather to death appears in court Booth appeared in court, clothed, on Friday, Nov. 7, via Zoom for a probable cause conference. This court appearance was the first time she had shown herself on camera in front of a judge since the attack. In the hearing, Booth’s attorney requested that she undergo a competency hearing and a criminal responsibility report. Read more here. Dan Campbell: Detroit Lions ‘locked and ready’ for NFC Divisional Round rematch vs. Commanders Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the media ahead of the NFC Divisional Round rematch against the Washington Commanders, emphasizing the team’s focus on scoring touchdowns and stopping opponents on offense, defense, and special teams. “It’s been a good two and a half days, going on our third day. Guys are locked and ready,” said Campbell. When asked about last year’s playoff loss and its impact, Campbell said the team is motivated to win rather than dwell on past defeats. Read more here. New Auburn Hills councilman had dream to be elected. Tragically, he died just after polls closed A man who had a lifelong dream of becoming an Auburn Hills City Council member got elected this week, but tragically, he died just after the polls closed. City officials announced Greg Ouellette, a man who has served the community for nearly 30 years, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, shortly after the polls closed. Ouelette was one of four people elected to the City Council. His wife said it was a lifelong dream of his to be a City Council member. Read more here. Weather: First round of winter weather moves into Metro Detroit by the end of the weekend Chance of rain showers late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, then colder air starts to move into the region as an area of low pressure works south of Metro Detroit. This will bring a chance of rain and snow showers for most of the region, but the further north and west you go for Metro Detroit, the colder air will hang on, and snow showers will be the primary rule through a good chunk of the day on Sunday. This does look like our first shot of accumulating snow by the end of the weekend and in the early next week. We could see a few inches of snow well Northwest of Metro Detroit, but what actually accumulates on grassy and elevated surfaces will not be much as the ground is too warm to sustain any real accumulation.
