THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024 |
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In today's newsletter, Winter Storm Watch hoisted for 53 counties, true crime film on Kalamazoo serial killer hits theaters and sharing fun winter activities. |
It might be a wild, wild-card game |
Things are ramping up for the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Rams prime-time wild-card game, including ticket costs. TickPick claims this game is the most expensive get-in price in the history of the NFL’s wild-card round at $571.
The matchup is full of juicy storylines. One of the most prominent being the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford to Detroit. Apparently he isn't welcome in all of Detroit, as one bar banned fans from wearing his jersey on Sunday night. Now I know it's too early for Super Bowl talk, but I have to tell you that if you donate blood, you could win a trip to the big game. |
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Without the ability to show highlights on the air, Mid-Michigan NOW sportscaster Sam Ali used Microsoft Paint to draw plays for his sportscast and commentary that was featured on air alongside his report as Michigan defeated Washington 34-13 in the national championship game.
(Illustrations by Sam Ali, provided by Mid-Michigan NOW) |
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Home prices increasing fastest in these Michigan communities. |
Going up: Using average Zillow home values from November 2023, evaluators created a list of 50 Michigan cities with the fastest-growing home prices compared to values from 2022 and 2018. The top 3 Michigan cities by fastest rising home price were: Kewadin in Antrim County, Ray in Macomb County and East Grand Rapids.
More in public interest: The Michigan Attorney General announced she will intervene in DTE’s pending natural gas rate case to advocate for ratepayers against unreasonable increases in costs.
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Winter Storm Watch hoisted for 53 Michigan counties, possible blizzard for some |
Be aware: A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for most of Lower Michigan for the likelihood of six or more inches of snow Friday into Saturday, along with 40 mph gusts and blowing snow. Winter is back: We have a general rundown of the next storm with 7 things we know now. It looks like what we're calling a “real deal” snowstorm for many in Lower Michigan, but not for all of us again. And next week: After this weekend’s winter storm, we will finally get our first plunge of Arctic cold, below-zero wind chills. |
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True crime film on Kalamazoo serial killer hits theaters |
A thriller full of Kalamazoo connections is showing at just 25 theaters across the U.S. this week, but on Friday, Jan. 12, “He Went That Way” will be available on streaming services, including Apple TV and Amazon Prime. In the film, Jacob Elordi stars as Bobby Falls, a 19-year-old killer based on Kalamazoo-born serial killer Larry Ranes. The story follows celebrity animal trainer Dave Pitts’ real-life account of picking up Ranes as a hitchhiker on Routh 66 in 1964. Pitts was the sole survivor of Ranes. In the wild: A trail cam caught footage of a cougar taking down it's prey in Toivola, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. |
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Michigan State football needs to find a new home opponent for 2024 season |
What happened: Louisiana announced it replaced a previously scheduled Sept. 14 game in East Lansing by playing at Wake Forest on Sept. 28. That creates a hole on the schedule for the Spartans. For the Wolverines: Michigan's attention to detail was evident throughout their 15-0 season, culminating in Monday’s national championship victory. This is how small details, like shoe placement, helped them win it all.
In the NFL: Sam LaPorta is trending in the right direction, and even participated in a walk-through as Detroit began preparations for the Rams.
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Time to have some seasonal fun |
Check this out: Michigan’s Mt. Bohemia has a new way to enjoy winter’s magic this season. The remote ski destination in the U.P.’s Keweenaw Peninsula is hosting lantern-lit snowshoe hikes this winter. Winter wonderland open for business: The snowmobiling season on state-designated trails officially kicked off on Dec. 1, despite a general lack of snow. Your chance to get on the trails may finally be here. Here’s how to get your Michigan snowmobile trail permit. From the sky: North American skywatchers are in for some treats in 2024, including a historic total solar eclipse visible in more than a dozen U.S. states, as well as a pair of lunar eclipses in the spring and fall. |
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Just like that, we've almost made it through the week. Thank you for joining me on today's Morning Briefing, I appreciate your readership. As always, you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a subscriber. See you tomorrow! — Jamie Rewerts |
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