A 73-year-old Macomb County resident has won a record-shattering $32.91 million Lotto 47 jackpot, the largest ever awarded in the game’s history.

The lucky winner, choosing to stay anonymous, matched all six winning numbers during the December 13, 2025 draw.

He bought his ticket at Wild Bill’s Tobacco on Gratiot Avenue in Chesterfield Township, just north of Detroit.

After twenty years of playing the same numbers, the emotional moment came as he realized he’d hit the jackpot—at first mistaking the ticket for a smaller prize.

After overcoming disbelief and sharing the news with skeptical but elated family, he chose a lump sum of about $22.8 million.

The winner plans to celebrate with new shoes, a car, and gifts for his family.

This historic prize surpasses the 2020 record, solidifying local Lotto 47 excitement.

Over 50 Lyon Township residents, joined by neighbors from Milford, packed a recent township board meeting to protest the proposed “Project Flex” data center.

The center would span 1.8 million square feet across six buildings at South Hill Business Park West, raising alarm for those living nearby.

Many voiced fears over high noise levels, possible health impacts, threats to wildlife, and concerns about the effect on local utilities and well water—especially given the site’s proximity to homes and Dolsen Elementary School.

Though the issue was not on the evening’s official agenda, residents like Nancy Hopkins underscored the anxiety of 24/7 noise and disruption.

In response, township officials scheduled a public information meeting for January 22, while a local group called “No Data Center in Lyon Township” announced their own forum on January 15.

Verrus, the project applicant, must still provide a required noise study as residents push for greater transparency and a full review.

Michigan’s cool climate and vast freshwater resources are drawing major interest from the booming data center industry.

While these massive facilities power streaming, AI, and the global web, their rapid expansion puts Michigan’s precious environment at risk.

Data centers use enormous amounts of water for cooling, often diverting it from local sources.

This water either evaporates—raising humidity—or is returned to rivers and lakes at warmer temperatures, disrupting fragile aquatic habitats.

Their energy needs are equally intense, typically relying on fossil fuels and adding to Michigan’s carbon footprint.

Vast land requirements convert fields and forests into industrial zones, threatening wildlife and increasing runoff.

Electronic waste from servers and equipment poses a further challenge, risking contamination of soil and water.

Balancing technological progress with environmental stewardship is vital to safeguard Michigan’s natural heritage and ensure a sustainable future.

DTE Energy customers will see new credit and debit card payment fees starting March 2, 2026.

Residential customers face a $2.99 fee per credit/debit card transaction, while commercial accounts will pay $9.99 per transaction.

New payment limits also kick in: $2,000 per transaction for homes and $5,000 for businesses.

Beginning January 26, 2026, self-service bill payment kiosks will no longer accept credit or debit cards, but will still take cash and checks.

If you’re on autopay with a card, you’ll be automatically unenrolled February 27 and must re-enroll in March to resume card payments with the new fee.

A payment blackout is planned from February 27 through March 1 for system updates.

Customers can still pay fee-free via bank transfer, mailed check, or in-person cash payment at local retailers or kiosks.

Here’s the 7-day weather forecast for Highland Township, MI covering Monday, January 12 through Sunday, January 18, 2026,

Weather Overview for the Week

• Monday starts the week with light snow late in the day and generally cloudy skies.

• Tuesday looks milder with rain and clouds before colder air returns.

• Wednesday transitions from rain to snow as temperatures drop.

• Thursday is significantly colder with light snow and overcast conditions.

• Friday remains overcast and chilly, then Saturday brings late light snow.

• Sunday ends the week with cloudy skies and a chance of snow.