| February 17, 2022 
 As the storm reaches Michigan, there are a few things to be aware of. First, it’s becoming really apparent it’s a two-part storm, with the second part being later and the most significant part. The accumulation of snow will almost stop in the middle of the day, and you may think the snowstorm isn’t happening. The snow will come back into the southeast populated part of Michigan late afternoon and drop most of the snow in the evening. This also means there may be not-so-dangerous roads to drive on this morning and early afternoon. The road conditions won’t be great, but they may also not be terrible. That situation will change quickly when the second wave of snow starts late afternoon. READ MORE  Michigan is altering its indoor mask guidance, including in K-12 schools, to reflect the improving COVID-19 picture throughout the state. On Wednesday, Feb. 16, the state health department announced a withdrawal of its public health advisory on masking in indoor public settings, which was put in place in November. The advisory recommended all people wear a face mask indoors in public settings, regardless of vaccination status. In expiring the advisory, state officials are leaning on individuals, families and communities to assess their own risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission, and to wear masks “when it makes sense.” READ MORE  Michigan residents drink more beer than all other types of alcohol combined – but beer is on the decline in recent decades, according to data from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Beer has been on a steady decline since at least the early 1990s in Michigan, despite growing trends like home-brewing and microbreweries and the proliferation of ciders and seltzers. Meanwhile, wine, liquor and mixed spirit drink consumption are all on the rise. Beer is still king in Michigan. But experts have some theories on why it’s slowly losing ground. READ MORE ►Here's who had the most liquor sales in Michigan's 83 counties  K.J. Osborn reconnected with his Ypsilanti native roots when visiting Ypsilanti Community High School student-athletes. Before he became an NFL wide receiver on the rise, he had a goal to make it to the pros while also helping provide for his family. Osborn accomplished those goals after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL draft, and with those accomplishments complete, he has now turned his sights on another goal – giving back to his hometown. Osborn spoke with the students providing advice on work ethic, confidence and other tools to become successful. READ MORE ►Michigan high school girls basketball Top 25 features new No. 1 team  Educating children, herself and her social media audience alike, photographer Christina Ne’Cole Smith decided to do something different for Black History Month this year. When she got the idea for her “Who am I” project, she began reaching out to some of her clients and seeking permission from parents to feature their children as models for the project. The models all dress up as important Black figures in American history, like Mae Jemison, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Bessie Coleman, George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman. CHECK IT OUT ►Meet the Ann Arbor family working to preserve the city's Black history Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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