A Sweet 16 clash at Capital One Arena pits UConn's bruising frontcourt against Michigan State's assist‑first backcourt. Here’s what to watch and our tight lean.

A bright fireball streaked over Metro Detroit on March 23, breaking apart in the sky and prompting reports of a loud boom. Experts say it could be a bolide or re‑entering space debris.

A chilly Tuesday morning gives way to a mild afternoon, but rain and thunderstorms are likely on Thursday. Plan for gusts and scattered heavier downpours.

A Pontiac man convicted in the 2021 death of a 3‑year‑old was sentenced to consecutive prison terms and credited with more than four years already served. Court records show 1,505 days of jail credit.

Detroit SportsNet will stream Tigers games in‑market via the MLB app; cord‑cutters may need a paid subscription and FanDuel customers should request refunds.

The Detroit Zoo's seven‑acre Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails opens May 23, 2026, with hands‑on animal encounters, a canopy walk and sensory‑friendly spaces.

Construction begins Monday on the Allen Road grade separation in Woodhaven, closing the road between Van Horn and West Road and triggering detours and lane shifts. County officials say the work will end lengthy train blockages once complete.

Wixom's planning commission is drafting an ordinance that would limit where data centers can locate and require plans for water, power, noise and decommissioning.

C. Beth DunCombe, a pioneering Detroit lawyer and former DEGC chief, died March 2 at 77. Her deals and mentorship helped reshape downtown and the city’s legal community.

Six cannabis companies allege millions paid into Grand Rapids' social‑equity fund are unaccounted for and have added fraud and conspiracy claims in an amended lawsuit.

A federal complaint unsealed Feb. 25 alleges Brian Allen Rose traded nearly 20 child‑pornography videos online; chat excerpts include disturbing admissions.

Short-handed Detroit beat Golden State 115-101 to clinch a playoff berth and lock a top-six seed, highlighted by Jalen Duren’s 23 and a swarming defense.

A Detroit man was sentenced March 20, 2026, in a 2024 Van Dyke hit-and-run that killed mechanic Rodger Pitts; neighbors remembered him as a hardworking local.