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In today's newsletter, officials forecast Michigan's state budget, J.J. McCarthy declares for NFL draft and state parks are looking for volunteer hosts this summer. |
They have really done it. |
It's been proven time and time again over the course of this season, and last night was no different. Detroit is THAT team.
For the first time since 1991, the Lions have won a playoff game, taking out Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams with a 24-23 victory in a wild-card game on Sunday night at Ford Field. They will host the winner of No. 4 Tampa Bay or No. 5 Philadelphia next weekend at Ford Field, with a trip to the NFC championship game at stake. Here's how to get tickets. |
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) greets Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford after the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) |
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Dangerously cold wind chills plunge Michigan into bitter week ahead |
Brrrrrr: Arctic air spilling into Michigan this week will plunge us into cold daytime temperatures for the next several days, with cities across both peninsulas seeing single-digit highs. Be aware and prepared: But the really uncomfortable - and dangerous - part of this is the bitterly cold sub-zero wind chills we’ll be facing as this polar airmass lingers in our area.
It may seem really odd, but daytime temperatures in southern Michigan are expected to be much colder than temperatures Up North beginning yesterday. This temperature anomaly is expected to last a few days. And the reason has to do with some sneaky wind direction.
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Officials forecast less surplus, but more stability for Michigan state budget |
Background: After Democrats used the last of billions of dollars in federal pandemic aid to pass a record budget last year, 2024 is shaping up to be decidedly less extraordinary. Instead, economic experts who presented at the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference on Friday told state officials they expect the economic roller coaster to flatten out, bringing back a measure of normalcy to the state’s budget outlook. Over the weekend: Kristina Karamo was declared the “undisputed chairwoman” of the Michigan Republican Party by her allies Saturday, despite another GOP faction's vote to oust her seven days prior. |
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Michigan state parks, harbors looking for volunteer hosts this summer |
An extended stay: The DNR is currently accepting applications for volunteer hosts at a variety of state parks and recreation areas, rustic state forest campgrounds, and state harbors for 2024. In exchange for some volunteer work, camping and boat slip fees are waived. At one park: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has some fresh and free events this season to help visitors beat the winter blues. While we're outside: Whether you’re looking for a new favorite spot to snowshoe, or are trying it for the first time, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Recreation Search site can help you locate state lands with trails specifically open to winter sports. |
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J.J. McCarthy declares for NFL draft: ‘Thank you for believing in me’ |
Saying goodbye: Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy announced Sunday plans to forego his final year of college eligibility and enter the 2024 NFL Draft, ending more than week of mystery surrounding his future. Not alone: Michigan record-setting running back Blake Corum also officially declared for the NFL draft on Sunday in a heartfelt goodbye video.
Another star: Miss Michigan won a Preliminary Talent Award with her speed painting at the 2024 Miss American competition in Florida.
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How about some local news? |
Ann Arbor: How is Ann Arbor’s first-of-its-kind tampon law working out? So far, so good according to city officials. Grand Rapids: Downtown Grand Rapids will see major traffic interruptions throughout the 2024 construction season. Bay City: Are you looking for a place to play several different interactive games in one place? Reality Check in downtown Bay City may be the exact place you’re looking for. Kalamazoo: A pollution hotspot in the Kalamazoo River, between Paterson Street and Mosel Avenue in Kalamazoo, is the focus of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cleanup in 2024. Saginaw: Joyce Seals, a longtime leader in Saginaw politics and education, will be one of three women honored this week for embodying the spirit of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Muskegon: The long-awaited plan to redevelop a skeletal former bank building in Muskegon has been hit with more setbacks. Flint: Every second Friday of the month, Flint does something special downtown. It’s the Flint Artwalk -- an opportunity to explore art and culture in the city, dine at restaurants and enjoy the city life. Jackson: A Jackson County deputy is being applauded for going above and beyond for an older person in need. |
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What will this week bring? The possibilities are endless. No matter what, you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a subscriber. Have a good day! — Jamie Rewerts |
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