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First, the WNBA's plans to return to Detroit. Also, a Grand Rapids bookstore — stocking exclusively romance and erotic literature — opens its doors. Then, Lucine Jarrah and Emily Feuerherm on the effect of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on Flint communities.

The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.

The former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya is on trial this week. We checked in with a reporter about the cases presented by the prosecution and defense attorney so far. Plus, a Grand Rapids storytelling event, a recap of the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game, and one state senator’s organ donation advocacy.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed announces his run for U.S. Senate, remembering the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years later, special needs students suffer from federal budget cuts, and the Detroit Pistons return to the NBA playoffs.

Michigan State University mathematician Albert Cohen tells us how we can use statistics to fill our March Madness brackets.

First, a look at litigation against University of Michigan protesters. Then, the experiences of migrant women in Michigan. Plus, a statistical way to fill out your March Madness brackets.

Michigan Public's John U. Bacon reflects on Monty Williams' short stint with the Pistons, Caitlin Clark's dashed Olympic hopes, and Willie Mays' lasting baseball legacy.

Reactions to the sentencing of the parents of the Oxford school shooter, allegations that two county jails banned in-person visits to increase revenue from pricey phone calls, and a new documentary film honors the winningest basketball program in Michigan.

Dusty May is going to Michigan, returning to his Big Ten roots and leaving Florida Atlantic after six seasons highlighted by a Final Four run a year ago.

Detroit Pistons match the NBA record for the longest losing streak within one season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on December 23 for their 26th straight loss.