BERKLEY, Mich. – Some people across the country were lucky enough to capture footage of a suspected fireball as it streaked across the sky on Thursday night.
The suspected meteor was spotted by many in Southeast Michigan. Local 4 received a few emails and phonecalls from viewers who said they saw it themselves.
According to the American Meteor Society, reports of sightings go as far south as South Carolina and as far north as Pinconning, Michigan. People between Pennsylvania and Indiana have reported sightings.
There have been 693 sightings reported to the AMS and most of the sightings occurred between 7 and 8 p.m. If you have a photo or video you’d like to share, post it to our Pins page here, or email us.
Read: Did you spot a meteor in the sky above SE Michigan on Thursday night?
Videos submitted to the American Meteor Society
Video captured in Royal Oak, Michigan by a Local 4 viewer:
Video captured in Berkley, Michigan by Al Holland K8ALH:
Video captured in Chardon, Ohio by Bill Ericson:
Video captured in Wadsworth, Ohio by Stephen Martin:
Video captured in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Jared Rackley:
You can view two more videos by clicking the links below:
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Map of communities affected by the water main break (photo: Great Lakes Water Authority)
An estimated 935,000 were affected by a water main break at the Great Lakes Water Authority’s Lake Huron facility.
The GLWA is working to isolate a break on the 120-inch water transmission main; the largest in the regional water distribution system. The leak was found in the early morning hours on Saturday.
The location of the leak has been found approximately one mile west of the GLWA’s Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility. Crews are working on isolating the area so that they can start repairs.
Emergency connections to other mains in the system will be opened once the leak is isolated, said the GLWA.
A precautionary Boil Water Advisory had been issued for the following impacted communities:
The Village of Almont
City of Auburn Hills
Bruce Township
Burtchville Township
Chesterfield Township
Clinton Township
City of Flint
Flint Township
City of Imlay City
City of Lapeer
Lenox Township
Macomb Township
Mayfield Township
Village of New Haven
Orion Township
City of Pontiac
City of Rochester
City of Rochester Hills
Shelby Township
City of Sterling Heights
City of Troy
City of Utica
Washington Township
As of 3:30 p.m. Saturday, the following communities were removed from the precautionary Boil Water Advisory: Clinton Township, Flint, Flint Township, Rochester Hills, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Orion Township, Utica, Troy, Sterling Heights and Lapeer.
“Based on further review of GLWA’s water pressure data, it does not appear that water pressure in these communities fell below the 20psi threshold for declaring a Boil Water Advisory,” GLWA said in a statement.
The City of Romeo has been added to the precautionary Boil Water Advisory, according to GLWA.
Residents under the Boil Water Advisory should not drink water without boiling it for at least one minute and then letting it cool, said the GLWA. Boiled, bottled or disinfected water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice, according to the advisory.
“Whenever a water system loses pressure for any significant length of time, precautionary measures are recommended since a loss of pressure can lead to bacterial contamination in the water system,” said the GLWA. “Bacteria are generally not harmful and are common throughout our environment. Boiling water before using it will kill bacteria and other organisms that may be in the water.”
The cause of the water main break is still under investigation.
Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
For more information, contact Great Lakes Water Authority Water Quality at waterquality@glwater.org or by calling (313) 926-8192 or (313) 926-8128. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.
Michigan health officials confirmed the second probable case of monkeypox in Oakland County.
This new case gives Michigan a total of three cases of the virus. On Thursday, the first probable case in Detroit was identified by officials.
Last week the MDHHS announced the first probable case in the state, which has been confirmed by The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
According to a news release, the two probable cases have been sent to the CDC for testing confirmation. The CDC has an updated outbreak map of the United States that can be seen here.
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Monkeypox is typically transmitted through close contact, either through large droplets or through direct contact with another person. According to experts at the University of Michigan, monkeypox is related to smallpox.
The incubation period (time from infection to symptoms) for monkeypox is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
Symptoms of Monkeypox
Fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Backache
Swollen lymph nodes
Chills
Exhaustion
Within 1 to 3 days (sometimes longer) after the appearance of fever, the patient develops a rash, often beginning on the face then spreading to other parts of the body. The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks. In Africa, monkeypox has been shown to cause death in as many as 1 in 10 persons who contract the disease.
Read more – Monkeypox cases in the US: What are the symptoms and how does it spread? What to know
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Treatment/vaccines
Currently, there is no proven, safe treatment for monkeypox virus infection. For purposes of controlling a monkeypox outbreak in the United States, smallpox vaccine, antivirals, and vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) can be used. Learn more about smallpox vaccine, antivirals, and VIG treatments.
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DETROIT – The first probable monkeypox case has been identified in Detroit, according the city’s chief health officer.
The first probable #monkeypox case has been identified in Detroit according to MDHHS. This is the second confirmed case in MI. If you are a #Detroiter or medical provider and have questions, call our nurse hotline M-F 9AM– 5 PM: 313-876-4444 or email: dhdoutbreak@detroitmi.gov
Detroit’s Health Department’s Chief health officer Denise Fair Razo said the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services alerted them to the case.
This is the second confirmed case in Michigan.
Read: Michigan’s first probable monkeypox case appears in Oakland County
Symptoms of monkeypox
Symptoms of monkeypox can include:
Fever
Swollen lymph nodes
Chills
Exhaustion
Headache
Muscle aches and backache
If you are a medical provider and a native Detroiter call the nurse hotline Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 313-876-4444.
Monkeypox Outbreak: What we know
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DETROIT – Everything remains on track thus far for our biggest snowstorm in seven years.
As you probably know by now, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for all of Southeast Michigan from Wednesday morning through Thursday night. This should be a long-duration snow event, with significant accumulation possible.
Here’s what I’m expecting after review of Monday afternoon’s computer model data:
Rain will develop either late Tuesday afternoon or early Tuesday evening. However, as a cold front crosses the area and drops our temperatures, that rain will change to snow overnight Tuesday, and the snow will become heavy Wednesday morning and continue into Wednesday evening.
What’s important to remember is that there are two parts to this snow event: the Wednesday snow, and the Thursday snow.
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The snow won’t end, but it could become lighter at some point overnight Wednesday night before picking up again Thursday as the potential second wave moves in.
There is still some uncertainty about the Thursday piece, but we’ll have better confidence about that Tuesday.
Snow amounts across the area will be highest in the south, where 12-16 inches are possible. The central part of the area (generally between I-96 and I-69) will probably see 10-15 inches, and the northern part of the area probably 6-10 inches.
Obviously, very small changes in the weather pattern could shift where these amounts end up, and as with any forecast for snow of this magnitude, do not just focus on the highest number of each range. A snowfall of this magnitude isn’t that common for us, so it takes all of the meteorological parameters coming together just right to achieve the worst-case scenario.
If you haven’t already and you have the ability, I strongly urge you to make plans to work from home at least Wednesday and Thursday. If you have kids, there is the high probability for snow days Wednesday and Thursday, and probably Friday for some districts.
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Remember that the road crews have a priority list. Freeways are top priority, followed by main avenues (such as Telegraph, Grand River, Michigan Avenue, Woodward, Gratiot, etc.), followed by smaller surface streets, followed by neighborhoods.
Be sure you’re prepared to hunker down for a few days, as it might not be until Friday or the weekend before some of your neighborhood streets are plowed.
Stay tuned to Local 4, ClickOnDetroit.com and the Local4Casters weather app (best weather app in the nation) for the very latest. We have been all over this storm since last week and will keep you updated.
The latest COVID-19 variant omicron has now been identified in five counties across the state of Michigan, officials said Friday.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), a total of six confirmed omicron cases have been detected in the state as of Friday, Dec. 17.
The following Michigan counties are reporting the following number of omicron cases:
Genesee County: 2 omicron cases
Kent County: 1 omicron case
Oakland County: 1 omicron case
Washtenaw County: 1 omicron case
Wayne County: 1 omicron case
Prior to Friday, only one known omicron case was reported in Michigan, in Kent County.
While the current omicron numbers are low in Michigan, it is likely that there are more infections caused by the COVID variant throughout Michigan and the U.S. that have not been identified. On Tuesday, MDHHS reported that a total of 29 states and U.S. territories have detected omicron infections so far.
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The latest coronavirus variant has sparked some concern across the globe. Experts say the make up of the omicron variant appears different from previous COVID-19 strains, prompting uncertainty over its impact and if existing vaccines would be effective against it. Health experts say that data so far shows that the omicron variant is more transmissible than previous strains, but may cause less severe disease.
Officials say that existing COVID-19 vaccines do offer protection from the latest variant, but that a booster shot is critical to increase that protection. Some drugmakers have begun to reimagine existing COVID vaccines to better fit the omicron variant.
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More: Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron
Experts believe the omicron variant will become the dominant COVID-19 variant in the U.S. by next year.
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PONTIAC, Mich. – The teen accused of opening fire at Oxford High School appeared in court Monday via video for a probable cause conference.
The 15-year-old suspected shooter, Ethan Crumbley, accused of fatally shooting four fellow students and wounding seven other people, is being held at the Oakland County Jail alongside his parents James Crumbley, 45, and Jennifer Crumbley, 43.
The teen, a sophomore at the high school, is facing 24 charges in connection with the Nov. 30 mass shooting, including:
One count of terrorism causing death
Four counts of first-degree murder
Seven counts of assault with intent to murder
12 counts of possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony
Ethan Crumbley was denied bond during his arraignment when a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He appeared for a probable cause conference at on Monday, Dec. 13 in front of Judge Nancy Carniak at the 52nd District Court – Division 3. The defendant appeared virtually via video conference, remaining inside the Oakland County Jail.
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Crumbley’s defense argued Monday that he should be moved back to an Oakland County juvenile detention facility because he could hear adult inmates inside the jail. However, Judge Carniak denied the request and maintained that he should be kept in the jail with adults because of the nature of the charges. The assistant prosecutor agreed to speak with the Sheriff’s Office to make sure the juvenile inmate could not hear any adult inmates while housed at the jail.
Ethan Crumbley appears via video conference for a probably cause hearing relating to charges he faces in connection to the deadly mass shooting Nov. 30, 2021 at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich. (WDIV)
Assistant prosecuting attorney Marc Keast also argued that the juvenile detention facility, Children’s Village, is not secure enough for an inmate such as Crumbley who is accused of premeditated violent acts against fellow juveniles. Keast repeated that video of the shooting clearly shows Crumbley committing the horrific murders inside the school.
The probable cause conference was adjourned until Jan. 7 while the defense and prosecution review evidence.
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This booking photo released by the Oakland County, Mich., Sheriff’s Office shows Ethan Crumbley, 15, who is charged as an adult with murder and terrorism for a shooting that killed four fellow students and injured more at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich., authorities said Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
On Tuesday, Nov. 30, police say student Ethan Crumbley opened fire at Oxford High School, fatally striking four teenage students and wounding six students and one teacher. The teen is accused of firing dozens of rounds from a 9 mm Sig Sauer SP2022 pistol that was recently purchased by his father.
The shooting only lasted minutes, according to law enforcement, who arrived on the scene quickly after receiving more than 100 calls to 911 due to the active shooter.
Deputies with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office apprehended the shooter, who reportedly surrendered to them without incident. Ethan Crumbley has been charged as an adult in the shooting and is lodged at the Oakland County Jail.
More details here: Everything we know about Oxford High School shooting — timeline, charges, evidence, more
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James and Jennifer Crumbley are each facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter and are also being housed at the Oakland County Jail. They were arraigned on Dec. 4 and were each given a bond of $500,000, no 10%. They have yet to post bond.
This combo from photos provided by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office shows, from left, James Crumbley and Jennifer Crumbley. The parents of Ethan Crumbley, a teen accused of killing four students in a shooting at Oxford High School, plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
Officials say that Ethan, James and Jennifer Crumbley are not allowed to have any sort of contact, despite being jailed at the same facility. Ethan Crumbley was in isolation at the jail following his arraignment, so it is unlikely that he knows his parents are being held at the same facility, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
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The parents have each been charged with the following four counts in connection with the deadly shooting:
Count 1: Involuntary manslaughter, maximum $7,500 fine and 15 years in prison for the death of 17-year-old Madisyn Baldwin
Count 2: Involuntary manslaughter, maximum $7,500 fine and 15 years in prison for the death of 16-year-old Tate Myre
Count 3: Involuntary manslaughter, maximum $7,500 fine and 15 years in prison for the death of 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana
Count 4: Involuntary manslaughter, maximum $7,500 fine and 15 years in prison for the death of 17-year-old Justin Shilling
Both parents are accused of giving their son a semi-automatic handgun and ignoring his cries for help, which were reportedly indicated by a violent drawing he sketched in class shortly before the shooting inside Oxford High School. The parents have plead not guilty to each of the four charges against them.
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In total, Jennifer Crumbley and James Crumbley each face a maximum prison sentence of 60 years and maximum fines of $30,000 if convicted on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
James and Jennifer Crumbley are set to appear for a probable cause conference at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in front of Judge Nicholson at the 52nd District Court – Division 3. They are believed to be appearing in court in person.
The pair are being represented by two different attorneys who work for the same firm, and will appear jointly.
The couple is believed to have fled and hid from police after charges were announced against them, failing to appear for their initial arraignment hearing on Dec. 3. They were arrested in Detroit and arraigned on Dec. 4.
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It is possible that additional charges could come against James and Jennifer Crumbley as their case is processed.
Related: Could parents of Oxford High School shooting suspect face federal charges for purchase of gun used in shooting?
Following probable cause conferences, all three defendants are scheduled to appear in court again at the end of the month for preliminary examination hearings: Ethan Crumbley’s court date is Dec. 20, and James’ and Jennifer Crumbley’s court date is Dec. 21.
Read more: Oxford High School shooting: Updates on hospitalized victim, investigation into hunt for Crumbleys
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HOLLY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A barricaded situation in Holly Township came to an end early Wednesday morning.
Michigan State Police and Oakland County deputies surrounded a Holly Township home Tuesday night after two people barricaded themselves following a police pursuit.
Authorities said the two people were wanted for carjacking a woman who was with her grandchildren earlier Tuesday in Monroe County. They were identified as 40-year-old Michelle Holladay and 39-year-old William Lanham, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
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MSP: Carjacking suspects barricaded inside home in Holly Township
Police said the couple barricaded themselves in a home on East Maple Street in Holly Township.
State police said a tipster called 911 and reported a man and woman in a stolen minivan. The caller spotted the vehicle entering a rest area on northbound I-75 before Holly Road.
After troopers attempted a traffic stop, the couple fled, exiting off the freeway and crashing the vehicle before running into an occupied home.
The homeowners were released unharmed, police said.
State police said neighbors in the area had been evacuated and urged others to remain inside their homes until the situation has been resolved.
According to MSP, the woman surrendered to troopers and was taken into police custody. Authorities said the man fired shots at police and remained inside the home.
Police said a bomb squad robot was sent inside the home early Wednesday morning after they received no response from the suspected gunman. Authorities said the robot found the body of the male suspect, who appeared to have died from a gun shot wound.
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The area will remain closed amid an investigation.
Original report: MSP: Homeowners asked to shelter in place due to barricaded gunman situation in Holly Township
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ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A barricaded gunman situation in Royal Oak ended Saturday night when the suspected gunman was shot by police and rushed to a hospital.
According to authorities, police responded to a report of a domestic dispute between a father and his adult son at a home in the 2700 block of Oliver Road at about 2 p.m. Police said the 34-year-old son was intoxicated and assaulted his father, who called 911.
Neighbors said the man was ex-military and was believed to be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder when he assaulted his father.
Police added he was heavily armed, wearing body armor and barricaded himself inside the Royal Oak residence.
Police said they made phone contact with the son and made repeated attempts to convince him to peacefully surrender. Police said they could hear gunshots coming from inside the house and the suspect made threats to shoot officers.
Police set up a perimeter and urged in the area — on Galpin and Glenview avenues and Oliver and Glenwood roads — to shelter in place, stay away from windows and take cover in basements if possible.
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Police said at about 4 p.m., the Oakland County SWAT Team arrived, took over the situation and continued to negotiate with the man inside.
After about two and a half hours of no contact, police said they used a SWAT robot and drone to break through the door and search the house.
Authorities said communication was reestablished with the suspected gunman after the drone was disabled.
“There was a lady out there with the police department who was talking to Jason, She was saying, ‘Jason, come out with your hands up,’” said neighbor Ted Boiteau.
“That’s what it sounded like,” Carol Boiteau said.
“She was trying to talk him out,” Ted Boiteau said. “This went on for quite awhile and while she was talking, we heard a gunshot.”
“And then everything was quiet,” Carol Boiteau said.
The gunshot came from police at 8:28 p.m.
According to authorities, the suspected gunman emerged from the house at about 8:30 p.m., pointed a rifle at law enforcement officers and a member of the SWAT team shot him.
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Police said deputies and the Royal Oak Fire Department administered aid to the man and he was rushed to the Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
As of 10 p.m., the suspected gunman was still alive at the hospital. His parents are expected to be OK.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Royal Oak Police Department at 248-246-3456.
More: Oakland County News
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