A federal jury in Detroit convicted Ylli Didani of leading an international cocaine and money‑laundering ring after prosecutors showed photos, seized shipments and an underwater smuggling plot.

A leaked March recording appears to show Abdul El‑Sayed telling aides to avoid commenting on Ayatollah Khamenei’s death because "people in Dearborn are sad." The clip and the campaign's response have injected a new controversy into the Democratic primary.

Two companies and dozens of Metro Detroit suppliers are jockeying for the XM30 — the Army’s planned Bradley replacement — in a contest that could mean billions and hundreds of local jobs.

After 11 years in Midtown, Jolly Pumpkin has closed its Detroit taproom. The brewery thanked patrons and said it hopes to return but gave no timeline.

Davis Aerospace is returning to City Airport with state and foundation support, expanding flight training, simulators and FAA credentials for Detroit teens.

At a March 19 meeting, Macomb County advanced MDOT‑funded signal upgrades, accepted a $1M FEMA mitigation award and used opioid‑settlement funds to add clinical hires for intake screening.

A Detroit Free Press column found Michigan lawmakers who skipped the lame‑duck session still filed for mileage reimbursements, renewing calls for oversight.

Wayne County says it overpaid two retired judges more than $1 million combined and the retirement board will decide whether to seek repayment or forgive the sums.

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $276.6M Consumers Energy rate increase; the attorney general’s office says residential bills could rise about 8.9% starting May 1.

Sunny Saturday with a high near 44°F. A fast warm‑up brings likely showers and storms by Monday night into Tuesday.

A local investor group has purchased Buddy's Pizza from a private‑equity owner as the chain refocuses on Metro Detroit. The deal returns control to regional buyers.

GOP delegates meet in Novi on Saturday to endorse nominees for Michigan attorney general and secretary of state, pitting county officials against outsider challengers. The winners will get an early organizational edge heading into the summer primary.

No. 1 Michigan meets No. 4 Alabama in the Sweet 16 at the United Center. Experts favor Michigan as size meets Alabama’s long-range shooting.