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Question remains 20 years after Thanksgiving family massacre: Why?
Seth Privacky murdered five people nearly 20 years ago - his parents, his grandfather, his brother and his brother's girlfriend. Privacky was killed 12 years later during an attempted prison escape. With his death ended any chance of understanding why he went on a killing spree ahead of his family's Thanksgiving Day celebration. As we reflect on the memories of those who died, we are reminded of the enigma that is Seth Privacky. How could an 18-year-old high school student, who classmates described as quiet and soft spoken, commit such a heinous crime? MORE
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NEWS
 
 
Cigarette smoking on the decline in most of Michigan
 
An estimated 2 in 5 adults in the U.S. smoked cigarettes in 1965. Just over a half century later, that percentage has fallen to around 14 percent. Those numbers hold true for Michigan, too. During the past seven years, only five of Michigan's 83 counties saw an increase in smoking. Check out our online database to see smoking numbers for your country. MORE
Van Andel Arena eliminates outside smoking area

 
REAL ESTATE
 
 
See how this 'Passive House' uses up to 90% less energy
 
Everything needs to be taken into consideration when constructing a Passive House Institute certified home — from design to placement to construction, not to mention higher upfront costs. But the payoff is worth it with lower yearly energy bills and a lighter carbon footprint. You can see what this 'Passive House' in Ann Arbor looks like Dec. 1 during 90-minute tours that are open to the public. 
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SPORTS
 
 
Top two B1G teams head into The Game with everything on the line
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Michigan and Ohio State renew their rivalry at high noon Saturday at the Horseshoe in Columbus. Bragging rights, the Big Ten East Division title, Urban Meyer's undefeated 6-0 mark against U-M, Jim Harbaugh's winless 0-3 record against OSU, and a chance to reach the college football playoffs are all on the line in The Game. So, historically speaking, just your typical Wolverines vs. Buckeyes affair. Entering the final week of the regular season, we've got these two foes 1-2 in the conference power ranking. MORE
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These Michigan B&Bs are hosting a holiday cookie crawl
 
Holiday cookies are a tradition in many households. Want to start a different cookie-based tradition? Travel to West Michigan, where a slew of bed and breakfasts are inviting visitors to collect homemade cookies to get in the spirit of the season. Yes, it's a cookie crawl and everyone is welcome. There are three dozen goodies to grab at locations in small towns along Lake Michigan. And if just grabbing a cookie won't cut it for your B&B trip, the innkeepers are also offering up special weekend getaway packages. MORE
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