We will all see rain across our region today, but the fear is there could be some freezing rain with it, especially this morning in southwest Michigan. Temperatures will hold in the low 30s all day. Please stay weather aware today, and give yourself some extra time to get wherever you need to go this morning.
This is all part of a storm system bringing snow and rain across the upper midwest and northeast this week. In Minnesota, Minneapolis schools have already moved to e-learning for the rest of the week. Major airlines are saying they’ll waive additional fees for travelers who need to rebook because of the weather.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says the water in East Palestine is safe to drink, following that recent train derailment. He and EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited a resident’s home and drink water from her tap to demonstrate their confidence. DeWine and the governor of Pennsylvania have also made a “criminal referral” against Norfolk Southern Railroad for the spill.
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin traded barbs in separate speeches yesterday. In Poland, Biden said Russia will never subdue Ukraine, while in Moscow, Putin called the war a western effort to take over Russia.
College basketball: 17th ranked Indiana went out to an early lead, but an emotional Michigan State team and crowd dominated after that in an 80-to-65 Spartans win in East Lansing.
Notre Dame hosts North Carolina tonight at Purcell Pavilion, a late 9:00pm tipoff on Sports Radio 960 AM WSBT.
In hockey, the Blackhawks and Las Vegas Knights went to a shootout in Chicago, the Blackhawks winning 3-to-2. The Detroit Redwings won at Washington, 3-to-1.
