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Morning 4: What ref said after botching call in Lions-Cowboys game -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Dec. 31, 2023

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks with umpire Duane Heydt after a 2-point conversion play by the Lions against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) (Michael Ainsworth, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press All Rights Reserved)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


What ref said after botching call in Lions-Cowboys game

The Lions-Cowboys game ended in dramatic fashion, with a controversial flag that cost Detroit a win. But the ref is standing by the call.

In the final moments of the game, Detroit decided to go for two after scoring a potential game-tying touchdown with 23 seconds left.

Read more here.


Why we drink champagne to celebrate New Year

Have you ever wondered why we drink champagne on New Year’s Eve? Why not wine? Why not whiskey? Well, like most things in life -- the answer lies in the money trail.

See the story here.


Replay shows Lions were clearly robbed of 2-point conversion vs. Cowboys

The Lions-Cowboys game on Saturday night ended with a controversial call against Detroit, wiping away the game-winning points from the scoreboard with 23 seconds left.

Lions QB Jared Goff would lead the Lions down the field for a game-tying touchdown. Dan Campbell decided to go for two, to take the lead. They ran a play-action throw to Lions tackle Taylor Decker, but refs ruled that he hadn’t declared, and wiped away the try.

See more here.


4 killed in Northfield Township house explosion

Northfield Township Police said a fourth person has died, two others remain hospitalized in critical condition after a home explosion Saturday afternoon.

It happened in the 8000 block of Winters Lane around 3:50 p.m., according to police. The victims have not been identified.

“You have three deceased on scene, it’s terrible,” Northfield Township police Lt. David Powell told Local 4 on the scene. “Our officers got a call just a little while ago that somebody found debris on the other side of 23 (US 23) with some paperwork on it, so we went over and collected that to see if it was from that and it is debris from the house explosion.”

Read the report here.


Weather: Rain, snow move back into Metro Detroit to end 2023




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