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TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

In today's newsletter, person of interest is in custody after woman’s body found on U.S. 131, Murder Mystery troupe from Michigan lands huge ‘Shark Tank’ deal and diving into some of Michigan's Best Local Eats.

Opening Day is just around the corner!

The Detroit Tigers have endured plenty of bad early-season weather in Chicago in recent years: Rain, snow, freezing temperatures.  

 

But it seems this year's Opening Day against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field will be different, the projected high temperature for the Tigers’ three games in Chicago -- March 28, 30 and 31 -- is a balmy 51 degrees.

 

Last week, the Tigers settled on the 13 position players to start the regular season. Check out the roster here.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

Students stand behind glass controlling battling robots

6121 RoboVikes from Grayling try to block 244 RoboDawgs 3D from shooting during the FIRST robotics district event at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Becky Particka | MLive.com)

Today's storms could pack thunder, winds to 60 mph, chance for tornado

National Weather Service meteorologists say there is increasing confidence that areas in Michigan could see some severe weather this afternoon. The bulk of the Lower Peninsula is now in the marginal risk area for some elements of a severe storm. Timing-wise, the possible severe storm window is from noon to 7 p.m. While it will be windy for much of the day, with gusts up to 45 mph, winds could gust to 60 mph during that late-day storm window. These storms could also mean lightning, thunder and the chance for an isolated tornado or two.

 

Eager to bloom: A whiplash weather system has set off some tulips to start blooming in downtown Holland, generating rumors of another Stem Fest.

 

Helpful: We’ve now reached the two-week mark in the countdown to the total solar eclipse on April 8, which will be the last total solar eclipse to be visible from the contiguous U.S. until 2044. Use this NASA tool to find the best times for total solar eclipse in your location.

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Person of interest is in custody after woman’s body found on U.S. 131

An update: A person of interest is in custody in the death of a woman whose body was found on U.S. 131 near Leonard Street NW, state police said. Police have also identified the woman.

 

In Saginaw: For years, a doctor allegedly sexually harassed and abused several female patients. The hospital he worked for allegedly turned a blind eye to this, thereby allowing the doctor to victimize additional patients, according to a lawsuit.

 

Appealing a pair of convictions: Shanda Vander Ark is serving a life sentence for torturing her 15-year-old son, Timothy Ferguson, to death. She is seeking to regain parental rights of her youngest child, who is 8.

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Murder Mystery troupe from Michigan lands huge ‘Shark Tank’ deal with Blumhouse CEO

Score: They bring Clue-style murder mystery parties right to your front door. The CEO of this murder mystery troupe from Michigan appeared on “Shark Tank” and ended up landing a huge deal with the CEO of Blumhouse Productions, which is known for producing horror films.

 

Scott Cramton of The Murder Mystery Company pitched a deal on the hit ABC show on Friday, March 15th asking for $350,000 for 5% stake in his company. Crampton, the founder, is from Grand Rapids.

 

Now hiring: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is seeking students ages 15 through 18 to participate in its Youth Conservation Corps, or YCC, summer youth employment program, the National Park Service announced.

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Lions rule proposal passes tight vote, new D-lineman hates hip drop tackle ban

What's your opinion? The NFL has already announced a few notable rule changes for next season, including one that was proposed by the Detroit Lions. The committee also voted to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle. The vote was unanimous, although public opinion certainly is not.

 

A brief run comes to a stunning end: Where was Cam Sutton hiding out from the police? At the Detroit Lions’ training facility, as it turns out. Sutton is accused of domestic battery by strangulation.

 

Top headlines from sports: Jim Harbaugh has been living in an RV since moving from Michigan to L.A. and Tom Izzo plans to make another deep NCAA Tournament run or ‘die trying'

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Diving into some of Michigan's Best Local Eats

Delicious: It's time to share this week's Michigan's Best Local Eats, the series where we highlight local eateries from our coverage areas. Here's what we have from Ann Arbor, Jackson County, Saginaw County, Genesee Township, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.  

 

In Muskegon County: A unique real estate listing hit West Michigan’s market — the iconic Dog n Suds drive-in, a flashback to the sock hop era where the root beer is flowing, and the dogs are sizzling on the grill.

 

A meal fit for space: Two Ypsilanti high school students won thousands in scholarships in a unique way – in a NASA-run culinary competition.

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HOW ABOUT SOME LOCAL NEWS?

 

  • 5 things to know before part of U.S. 131 closes for weeks starting Easter Sunday

  • Saginaw County wants to do more for older residents. Voters may be asked to approve a small tax boost to make it happen.

  • New restaurant set for former bd’s Mongolian Grill building in Ann Arbor

  • Kalamazoo wants to reduce wait times at these 41 intersections

  • Muskegon drive-in opens this Friday, new lineup includes $5 classic movies

  • We Are Flint: B.C. Smith inked on the Vehicle City’s tattoo scene
 

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