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Prepare for snow in Southeast Michigan early Friday morning

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November 29, 2024

Prepare for snow in Southeast Michigan early Friday morning

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 1:29 a.m. EST for snow until 4 a.m. EST for Cass, St. Joseph and Berrien counties.

“Lake enhanced snow showers were causing light snow accumulations over some roads near and north of the Michigan border. Temperatures away from Lake Michigan have fallen several degrees below freezing. Some streets may develop patches of black ice where wet surfaces have frozen. If you are travelling early this morning, be prepared for snow covered and slippery roads,” says the weather service.

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Michigan woman cooks Thanksgiving dinners for youth in need

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10 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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Michigan woman cooks Thanksgiving dinners for youth in need

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ROYAL OAK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — A Michigan woman has spent days preparing Thanksgiving meals for kids in need. She said it’s not the food, but the sense of family that they need most.

“We just want to embrace the youth here and make them part of a larger family,” said Barbara Carter, a residential specialist at Lighthouse Youth Sanctuary, a program for runaway and homeless youth.

Lighthouse offers shelter, essential services and meals. And on Thanksgiving, the meal is special, of course, created by Carter for the program’s young people.

“Some of the youth are able to go home to their families, but there are those that are left behind. And we try to create an environment here that makes kids feel at home,” she said.

She said the meal is a labor of love, as she’s been in this kitchen cooking since Monday. But she said, like any Thanksgiving dinner, it’s about more than what’s on the plate.

“We have a tradition of the youth telling us what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving before we have dinner,” said Carter.

She said over the years the youth returned, feeling grateful for her and Lighthouse.

“It means I’m making a difference,” Carter said.

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Kelly Vaughen is a reporter and weekend evening anchor for CBS News Detroit. She is thrilled to make Michigan her home!

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Gov. Whitmer calls Michigan troops on Thanksgiving

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November 28, 2024

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Gov. Whitmer calls Michigan troops on Thanksgiving

LANSING, MI – The governor of Michigan called deployed troops to wish them a happy Thanksgiving this year.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer called actively deployed members of the Michigan Army National Guard and Michigan Air National Guard.

“Today, there are more than 200 members of the MING serving away from their homes and families,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Whether supporting the federal law enforcement mission at the Southwest Border or protecting our national security interests around the globe, their selflessness and loyalty to their mission during these challenging times should be honored. We look forward to welcoming each unit and individual home safely to their families.”

Michigan troops at a Thanksgiving celebration this year.Photo provided to MLive by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor

Governor Whitmer spoke to soldiers and airmen currently deployed to Romania, Germany, Iraq, and Kuwait in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command and Soldiers deployed to the Southwest Border, in support of Joint Interagency Task Force West.

These troops are tackling a wide range of challenges in each of their respective missions, bringing expertise in operations, logistics, transportation, firefighting, communications and security.

The Soldiers and Airmen are members of the:

217th Air Operations Group of MIANG (Battle Creek)
110th Logistics Readiness Squadron of MIANG (Battle Creek)
1440th Firefighting Detachment of MIARNG (Alpena)
272nd Regional Support Group of MIARNG (Lansing)
1463rd Transportation Company of MIARNG (Battle Creek)

michigan troops thanksgiving — Deployed Michigan soldiers pose with an American flag.Photo provided to MLive by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor

“Michiganders who serve our state and nation in uniform put their lives on the line to keep us safe,” Gov. Whitmer said. “As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s recognize the sacrifices they and their families make so we can live freely.

“Right now, many active-duty service members are apart from their families, working hard, far from home. I was honored to speak to some of them today and convey our gratitude. I hope we all take some time to honor our service members and their families this Thanksgiving and pray for their safe return home.”

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Game 7: Michigan vs. Xavier Recap | UM Hoops.com

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1 day ago

November 28, 2024

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Game 7: Michigan vs. Xavier Recap | UM Hoops.com

Dusty May has a well-earned reputation as an offensive wizard, but his first Michigan team is winning with its defense. On Wednesday night, the Wolverines put Xavier through the wringer, suffocating a high-flying offense loaded with experience, shooting, and depth.

Every Xavier possession was grueling and laborious. Even some of the shots the Musketeers made felt worthy of ending up on a Wolverine defensive highlight reel. Xavier made 20 shots, missed 38, and turned it over 19 times.

College basketball fans love Feast Week because of the memorable back-and-forth bouts of shot-making brilliance and clutch playmaking. This was anything but. It was outright defensive domination in a 78-53 win that was supposed to be a pick-em.

I wrote in the game preview that this was the kind of game that would come down to which team could play their style against leveled-up competition. Michigan left no doubt about which team that was.