Move houses near Lake Michigan bluffs or lose them hat  The rising waters of Lake Michigan have been gobbling up shoreline sand dune bluffs for months. They have a seemingly insatiable appetite, and now are setting their sights on houses. A cottage near Montague toppled into the lake on the last day of 2019. Next to that, a house is precariously close to doing the same. Experts warn plenty more in 2020 could play lemming and follow suit. MORE ►Video: Beach house tumbles into Lake Michigan ►1 tree, 7 months, 2 photos ►Lakes Michigan, Huron finally expected to set record water levels

  

A history of Michigan's tourism campaigns: From Water Wonderland to Pure Michigan   The tourism ad campaign Pure Michigan featuring voiceovers from actor Tim Allen faces an unknown future. (State funding for the popular branding effort was cancelled this year.) It wouldn't be the first time the state has retired an ad campaign, though. In fact, Michigan hasn't been shy in promoting its qualities to the outside world over the years. Say YES! to this trip down travel campaign memory lane. MORE ►Economists optimistic about Michigan's future as 2020 election looms ►Hemp expo illustrates growing interest in new crop

Fsta Lions 2019 review: A tale of two seasons at quarterback hat  Well, we have to do it. And, you, the fans have no choice but to read along. Just know, we are in this together. Detroit Lions beat writer Kyle Meinke will put a "bow" on this most disappointing 2019 season with a series of reviews on each of the team's position groups. He starts at the top with the quarterbacks. MORE ►So what, exactly, did the Lions get out of their rookies? ►Potential 2020 draft fits: Michigan players and the Lions

  

Michigan's Best weekend show: Things to do January 9-12     OK. Forget what we said up top in the weather blurb about staying inside for the weekend. The elements may offer challenges, but there's so much fun stuff to experience in the big wide Michigan world the next couple days. Our Michigan's Best dynamic duo of John Gonzales and Amy Sherman offers their best bets for fun and frivolity this weekend. MORE ►The January Beer of the Month: Bell's Hopslam ►Make your plans for Kalamazoo Beer Week