Pontiac mother Kelli Bryant, already facing child abuse charges, is now charged with welfare fraud for illegally obtaining $29,397 in public assistance.

Zeoli's Modern Italian in Clawson is closing on Friday after over six years, announced by owner Scott Brown. Financial issues and personal commitments influenced the decision. The restaurant was known for its motorsport theme and inclusive menu.

A man was found dead in a burning car in Detroit, with a medical emergency and mechanical issues suspected as contributing factors. Police are investigating.

Detroit's weather this week includes sunshine and clouds, with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to upper 60s. A comfortable 54-degree day with breezes is expected today, followed by a partly cloudy night at 28 degrees.

MDOT will present plans for Blue Water Bridge plaza improvements in Port Huron at an open house. The project includes traffic flow changes and noise walls, starting this spring.

A vacant house in Kalamazoo Township caught fire; the cause is under investigation as suspicious. Local fire crews responded and extinguished the blaze efficiently, avoiding its spread.

Sheriff's office investigates an inmate's death at Genesee County Jail following his arrest and medical distress.

Monroe police saved a woman having a seizure with Narcan during a narcotics arrest; she later admitted to consuming heroin. A gun was found and charges are pending.

Rocket Companies is set to acquire Redfin in a $1.75 billion all-stock deal, aiming to streamline the home buying process by combining property search and mortgage services.

A Clarkston woman died in a collision at a stop sign near Fenton when her car was struck by a truck. Investigating factors include speed and intoxication.

MDOT will close southbound I-75 including Zilwaukee Bridge from April 14 to June 27 for maintenance, with detours via I-675. The project supports jobs and extends through November 2025.

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society discovered the steel steamship Western Reserve, which sank in 1892, using marine sonic technology and an ROV in Lake Superior.

MDOT began a $140 million, two-year project to overhaul M-14 at I-96 affecting daily commutes in Livonia and Plymouth, with lane closures, detours, and infrastructure updates.