• 49er faithful from Carmel confident in team's chances for deep playoff run

  

• Florida Panthers host New York Rangers on Friday: NHL Winter Classic

  

• Sacramento Kings fans remain loyal despite pacing for historically bad season

  

• Snowmobiler, 71, rescued after falling through ice in Oakland County

  

• Mercedes-Benz Financial Services to lay off 157 Farmington Hills employees

  

• Oakland emergency crews fully staffed for New Year's Eve service calls

  

• Islanders victorious over slumping Blackhawks 3-2

  

• Harrison Smith named NFC Defensive Player of the Week