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The top stories and photos from across Michigan in 2019
 
This year, UAW workers at GM went on strike, recreational marijuana sales started in Michigan and beautiful blue ice shards on Lake Michigan went viral. That's just a small sliver of the news that affected Michiganders in 2019. Here's a look at some of the other stories and photos that captured our attention: 
101 images that defined Flint and Genesee County in 2019
The 20 most-read Ann Arbor stories in 2019
Kalamazoo's biggest stories of 2019 in photos
12 big stories of 2019 in mid-Michigan
The most-read Jackson stories of 2019

 
NEWS
 
 
Michigan road funding talks stalled in 2019. Will next year be different?
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We heard a lot about Michigan's road problems in 2019. State officials seemed optimistic at the beginning of the year that a funding solution was within reach. But a fix for the state's roads never materialized as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican legislative leaders just couldn't agree on a plan. Will that change in 2020? MORE
Michigan roads will only get more pricey to fix, experts warn
These Michigan counties have the worst road ratings
 

 
REAL ESTATE
 
 
The most expensive, unique high-end homes we visited in 2019
 
We checked out a slew of really amazing luxury homes that went up for sale this year. Some of them are still on the market but even the ones that already sold are worth seeing. The properties listed here have special features that are just fun to check out. We saw a solarium, a sugar shack, indoor pools, tennis courts and more. These are the things dream homes are made of, and we all need dreams, right? MORE
Former DeVos family home, Hallmark movie location listed for $1.99M
 

 
 
SPORTS
 
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Michigan looks to prove doubters wrong vs. Alabama
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Tomorrow is a big day for the Wolverines, as the men from Michigan take on Alabama in the Citrus Bowl. The Crimson Tide have appeared in six national title games since 2011. In other words, this is a serious opponent. But Michigan has expressed a team commitment to ending the season strong and fighting to take down Alabama. MORE
Michigan, Alabama hit the rides at Orlando theme park with local youth
Alabama offense still elite with backup QB, Don Brown says
 

 
LIFE
 
 
New Year's Eve 2020: The best parties in Michigan
 
Still looking for a party to attend tonight? There are great options across the state. You will find ball drops, fireworks and other big, huge shindigs to close out the year. We even have some family-friendly options so the kids can tag along. Whatever you do tonight, be safe and we wish you a very happy 2020. MORE
New Year's Eve ball drop returning to Grand Rapids
5 ways to welcome the new year in Ann Arbor
 

 
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