Good morning, Southfield.

Job seekers can register for the Michigan Online Job Fair running today through Saturday, Jan.

3, where immediate interviews are offered for positions in skilled trades, education, transportation, and more & organized by Job Fair Giant to meet growing local hiring needs.

Starting Jan 1, local workers will see the minimum wage rise from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour, and tipped workers will get a 40% boost as part of the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (2018) with a target to reach $15 per hour by Jan 2027.

DTE said billions invested in grid upgrades have shortened power outages and reduced outage times by up to 70% compared to previous years—on Tuesday, 300 customers experienced brief outages following severe weather.

The Detroit Zoo confirmed that three lion cubs born on Nov.

23–24 are healthy and gained nearly a pound in four days. They now thrive at the Royal Oak facility (the fourth cub did not survive) as part of the zoo’s conservation efforts.

Researchers at the U.S. National Ice Center reported that Michigan’s Great Lakes had 4.73% ice on Dec.

28 & a winter storm is moving in to boost cover before the cold snap today with peaks expected in February.

A new Michigan law will raise the minimum wage from $12.48 to $13.73 starting Jan.

1, affecting local restaurants and small businesses in Southfield who face higher operating costs — they may need to adjust staffing or prices as further increases to $15 are scheduled by Jan. 2027.

On Jan. 1, Michigan will remove the 6% gasoline sales tax and replace it with a flat fuel tax (raising the per-gallon fee from 31 to 52 cents), which lawmakers say will fund road improvements while Southfield drivers remain cautious about rising costs.

Doctors warned that flu cases increased sharply this season as the H3N2 K variant, not targeted in this year’s vaccine, led to more hospitalizations and pneumonia in children and older adults.

The CDC recommends vaccination, hand washing, and staying home when sick to help reduce spread.

Kimberly Wamba, founder of Sacred Life Care Initiative near Southfield, helps families navigate end-of-life care (including planning, pain management and last wishes) as Michigan faces a growing need for affordable support.

She offers her services free of charge through donations to ease the burden on local residents.

Keyshia Cole R&B Night

9 PM – 2 AM — Hideaway — $60 tickets — Vibe with Keyshia Cole at a smooth R&B event for a night to remember.