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Jan 09, 2024 - 09:55

Chilly weather in Michigan as KPRC 2 Investigates Boeing 737 Max 9 planes

Windy weather ahead, Michigan wins, and loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes discovered. CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas.

Good morning, it's Moriah A. Ballard here with your morning headlines for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024! The weather for today is expected to reach a high of 54° with winds picking up to 20-25mph out of the northwest and gusts to 40mph continuing through this afternoon. The calmer air isn't expected until 6pm tomorrow. Make sure to watch our LIVE morning news from 5 - 10 a.m. on KPRC 2+ for the latest updates.

In sports news, Michigan overpowered Washington 34-13 for the championship trophy, while a Sugar Land man is out of $300 after ordering a Nintendo Switch on Walmart's website through a third-party vendor. Additionally, United Airlines discovered loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes, prompting further investigation.

In case you missed it, an explosion at a historic Texas hotel injured 21 and scattered debris in downtown Fort Worth, and there was "Sonic ice in Crosby!" as KPRC 2 staff and viewers shared photos via Click2Pins after pea-sized hail fell over the Houston area.

In other news, today marks the kickoff of CES 2024 in Las Vegas, with over 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 attendees expected. We'll have a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated products to be released in 2024 on KPRC 2+ Now at 7 a.m. Also, Mayor John Whitmire and new council members will meet this morning to weigh in on several agenda items, including a new convention center building and hotel on the north side of downtown. Watch KPRC 2+ Now at 8 a.m. to learn more about what this means for your tax dollars.

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