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MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023

In today's newsletter, liquor superstores ring up multi-million dollar footprint, court rejects challenges to Trump on primary ballot and Juwan Howard unsure on status of Michigan basketball staffer.

The Lions earn its 10th win of the season

The Detroit Lions (10-4) are one win away from clinching their first division championship in 30 years after walloping the Denver Broncos (7-7) in Week 15 action.

 

Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs accounted for five touchdowns against Denver, the most by any rookie class since 1973.

 

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had high praise for his mentee, Dan Campbell. Payton also voiced his opinion on the Lions being aggressive with their final touchdown play.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

A sidewalk is lit up by a Christmas Light tunnel

Most neighbors take part in Christmas on Eiffel Street every holiday season daily in December from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., located in Warren, Michigan.
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Michigan spent $2B to improve its roads, bridges in 2023

In 2023, the Michigan Department of Transportation invested almost $2 billion to improve and maintain its share of Michigan’s roads and bridges.

 

Those dollars resulted in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of about 1,187 lane miles and 96 bridges, plus maintenance on another 914 lane miles and 131 bridges, according to data provided to MLive by MDOT.

 

More in financial news: When state lawmakers return to Lansing next month, they may consider capping interest rates charged by payday lending companies, who market themselves as providing easy ways to cover unexpected or emergency costs.


Interest would be capped at a 36% annual percentage rate if Senate Bill 632 or House Bill 5290 pass. Rates in some cases now can exceed 340%.

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Liquor superstores ring up multi-million dollar footprint in Michigan

Making a change: Liquor superstores are finding a market in Michigan as shoppers turn to large format stores packed with product to buy their beer, wine and spirits. In recent years, liquor superstores have become some of the top alcohol retailers in the state.

 

Total Wine, a national chain that opened four Michigan stores in 2021, secured the top four sales spots last year. It’s among individual, high-traffic Meijer and Costco stores that tend to bring in the biggest sales.

 

In environment: Michigan is among the few places worldwide with the goal to get off fossil fuels written into law before the recent and unprecedented international deal.

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Michigan court rejects challenges to Trump on primary ballot

You'll see his name: Former President Donald Trump will appear on the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot. The Michigan Court of Appeals on Thursday rebuffed challenges from critics who contend his role in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol bars him from the office.

 

Related: A man who assaulted police during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to four years, three months in federal prison.

Catch up: It’s all about the courts this week as the state sees movement in two 2020-related cases regarding voting machine tabulators and false electors. Here's your guide to Michigan politics for the week.

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Following practice incident, Juwan Howard unsure on status of Michigan basketball staffer

On Saturday: Juwan Howard was thrilled to return to the sideline in the head coach’s role. After Michigan’s 83-66 win over Eastern Michigan at Crisler Center, he spoke a bit about the game and a lot about his heart surgery. He also addressed the turmoil around his program this week.

 

In a statement released Friday night, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced Howard’s return to the sideline in full capacity but also touched on an alleged incident involving Howard and strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson.

 

‘Michigan saved my life’: AnOhio photographer survived a heart attack after the Michigan-Ohio State game.

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‘Of course it’s good, I made it!’ Michigan mom cooks with attitude, becomes TikTok sensation

Becoming famous: A stay-at-home Jenison mom has surpassed 1 million followers on TikTok for her relatable content on everything from cooking tutorials to the correct way to put on a fitted sheet.

 

Getting recognition: A Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer was recognized for helping an Ottawa County man who suffered from a stroke in May.

 

Outside: The beauty of Michigan’s national parklands will be free for all on six special dates in 2024.

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