Good morning, Southfield.

The Scripps Howard Fund and WXYZ are launching a $1,000 scholarship for Michigan college and trade school students pursuing broadcast careers; interested applicants must submit a resume, two recommendation letters, a student ID + a 500-word essay by Wednesday, Feb.

18. The winner will be notified at the end of February.

A winter storm will begin Saturday night in Southeast Michigan with heavier snowfall on Sunday (up to seven inches near Interstate 75) as northern areas expect one to three inches, making Monday commutes challenging.

Southfield EV drivers may see battery range drop as frigid temperatures reduce efficiency.

Newer models with advanced heat pumps help, but owners are advised to preheat vehicles while plugged in + research shows a 25% drop in range at 16°F.

Firefighters in metro Detroit are bracing for extreme cold over the next few days, as crews stay ready to fight fires.

Milford Fire Department Chief Tom Moore said more calls are likely as residents work to keep their homes heated.

The American Red Cross announced a 35% drop in blood supplies due to extreme weather that cancelled local drives plus a record flu season that reduced donations; hospitals now depend on more donors and those giving blood from Jan.

26 to Feb. 28 may receive a $20 e-gift card.

The KARENS (local animal rescue group) warn Southfield pet owners to bring dogs indoors in dangerously cold weather for the next 24 hours; they will offer free crates and blankets to help keep pets safe from exposure.

Southfield Pavilion opened as a warming center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and remains available through Sunday for residents managing the severe cold.

Residents in a heating crisis can call 2-1-1 for more shelter options.