Morning News Podcast: Wednesday, November 16th

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A winter weather warning is out for lake effect snow now through about ten a-m Thursday. You could get a little or a lot depending on how the snow bands set up. Expect a messy commute this morning.

South Bend Mayor James Mueller’s term is up next fall, and he announced Tuesday he will run for reelection. Mueller took office in January of 20-20, succeeding two-term Mayor Pete Buttigieg, now Secretary of Transportation in the Biden administration. Most experts say Mueller’s chances are good, but Republicans have made local gains recently and could put up a good fight this time around.

Also back in the political ring: former President Donald Trump, who announced last night he is a candidate for the Republican nomination in 20-24. He will likely have opposition, possibly from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, perhaps others as well.

NASA launched its Artemis One rocket overnight, a first step toward returning men to the moon, and eventually to Mars. The uncrewed mission will orbit the moon and return, and if all goes well, Artemis Two will take people back to the lunar surface in the not-too-distant future.

In hockey, Anaheim edged the Detroit Redwings in overtime, 3-to-2 in California. In Chicago, the Blackhawks host the St. Louis Blues tonight.

College basketball: Michigan State downed 4th ranked Kentucky in Indianapolis, 86-77 in double overtime. 6th ranked Kansas beat 7th ranked Duke, 69-64. Tonight the Notre Dame men and women are both in action: the men host Southern Indiana at 8 in Purcell Pavilion; the women are at Northwestern.