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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Weeks after a March blaze at the Advance Office Building in Southfield, crews still can't say what started it and inspectors can't re‑enter.
Teachers in Lake Shore Public Schools say student behavior has crossed a line, and staffers have gone public seeking stronger safety measures and supports.
A Sterling Heights man faces a felony animal-torture charge after his girlfriend’s Yorkie, Teddy, died following an alleged November beating. A probable-cause hearing is set for March 26.
Charges against a 23-year-old in a Sterling Heights house‑party shooting were dismissed March 23 after a key witness failed to appear. Prosecutors say they would need to reauthorize the case to move forward.
Community & Society in ...
Downtown's People Mover has been shut since March 13 after wind-blown debris tore a track cable. Crews found a large piece of metal and repairs are underway.
Sports in ...
Longtime University of Michigan assistant coach Jerry Hanlon, who mentored linemen and quarterbacks for decades, has died at 96. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The NBA rescinded Luka Dončić’s 16th technical foul, keeping the Lakers star eligible for Monday’s game in Detroit after a league review and team appeal.
Coen Carr's first double-double and Jeremy Fears' 16 assists powered Michigan State to a 77-69 NCAA Tournament win in Buffalo.
Food & Drinks in ...
Arizona-born 5th Street Burger & Fries is opening at 3023 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo this spring, owner Pasha Khosravani says.
A Farwell man was arraigned after prosecutors say he embezzled more than $400K from an 82-year-old with a traumatic brain injury.
Iron Horse in downtown Royal Oak has closed temporarily for a retooling of its menu and space. The 2015‑opened spot paused service while operators update the concept.
One brother is already jailed and the other faces sentencing after a mid‑December Pontiac shooting that left a 29‑year‑old injured. Police say a ghost gun was seized.
Michigan State opened its NCAA tournament run March 19 in Buffalo against North Dakota State. Early photos and matchup notes show the Spartans leaning on size and playmaking.
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