| March 5, 2021 
 Facing a growing backlog of cases, Michigan court officials still point to health and safety as being at the top of the priority list in making the decision to reopen courthouses and their various activities. State court administrators and local judges say the decisions being made on gradually conducting jury trials again center around keeping jurors and everyone in the courtroom safe from COVID-19. But the cases are stacking up after most courts have been on a jury-trial hiatus for nearly a year. In some places, it will take years for the courts to catch up. How are the decisions made on how and when to start those trials again? Here's an in-depth look at the process: READ MORE ►Courts brace for trials to start again after pandemic creates massive backlog  Michigan will soon allow residents 50 to 64 years old to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. The eligibility expansion announced Wednesday, March 3, was welcomed by some providers who say they’ve gotten through the majority of the previously eligible population who have requested a vaccine, and didn’t want to slow down vaccinations in the coming weeks. But for other providers, particularly in higher-population areas, the expansion feels a few weeks too soon with plenty of people still waiting in line. MORE  A homegrown guitar legacy dating back to the turn of the 20th century will be entering a new chapter in the coming years. This week, Hard Rock Hotels announced plans for a new hotel at the 225 Parsons St., Kalamazoo, location -- the longtime home of Gibson and, later, Heritage Guitars. As the community prepares for a new addition to lodging options near downtown, take a walk back through the 117-year history of Gibson Guitars, which made their way from the plant in Kalamazoo to some of the biggest stages in music history: TAKE A LOOK
 Michigan had a three-point play on Thursday it won’t soon forget. The Wolverines clobbered their rival, celebrated their senior and clinched the Big Ten title. Michigan topped Michigan State 69-50 at Crisler Center to improve to 14-2 in the Big Ten, guaranteeing the program’s first regular-season championship since 2013-14. The rivals will meet again on Sunday in East Lansing for the regular-season finale. Round 1 was dominated by the Wolverines, who closed the first half strong and turned the second half into a coronation. Here's more on the match up: MORE  Have you ever seen a house with 18 thermostats? Well, we found one! This mansion in Northville is huge. It offers a whopping 27,000 square feet. Oh, and did we mention the marble? Italian marble, that is. There’s nine bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Each bedroom comes with its own private bathroom. The bathrooms are all tiled with different types of stone. Built in 2005, the home has undergone a complete floor-to-ceiling renovation. Sure, most of us will never have the means to buy an expansive estate like this, but it sure is fun to look, right? CHECK IT OUT Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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