Handyman questioned in Bashara murder allowed visits with daughter

A Michigan State Police Crime Lab technician is inside the home of Robert Bashara late Wednesday morning, while handyman Joseph Gentz was in court this morning for a child custody hearing over his 10-year-old daughter.

• Photos: Jane Bashara case develops

GM introduces Acadia refreshed with new look, gadgets

The 2013 GMC Acadia arrives with a new look, additional safety features and loads of technology.

Salvation Army sets $8.2M record for Red Kettle campaign

The Salvation Army announced today it raised a record $8.2 million during its holiday Red Kettle Campaign in Metro Detroit.

Fresh off sweep, Santorum says Michigan is his next target

Republican Rick Santorum, coming off a sweep of three contests last night, said he’s setting his sights on Michigan.

While intriguing, Cuban star Yoenis Cespedes not worth the risk for Tigers

Nobody — not you, me or Bill James — knows if Cespedes, 26, a bona fide star for the Cuban national team, will be able to do all that in Detroit. And for $35 million or $50 million, you’d like a little more of a guarantee.

Red Wings on Winter Classic at The Big House: ‘It’s going to be quite a spectacle’

Count the Red Wings among those fired up about playing the Toronto Maple Leafs outdoors in Michigan Stadium on New Year’s Day 2013. The NHL is expected to make the game official Thursday.

• Audio slideshow: 2009 Winter Classic, Red Wings vs. Blackhawks

Regents OK $3 million lease of Michigan Stadium for Winter Classic

The University of Michigan Regents have approved leasing Michigan Stadium to the NHL for the league's Winter Classic Jan. 1, 2013 that will feature the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

• Audio slideshow: 2009 Winter Classic, Red Wings vs. Blackhawks

Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard practices, but isn’t ready to return

Howard did conditioning work during Wednesday’s morning skate at Joe Louis Arena and expressed optimism about his return from a fracture in his right index finger.

NHL to make announcements Thursday at Michigan Stadium, Comerica Park

It is expected that the game at Michigan Stadium will be between the Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The University of Michigan Regents approved use of Michigan Stadium on Wednesday morning.

If necessary, Tigers have ability to put good defensive team on field

The give-and-take for the Tigers is they’re electing to put offense over defense — but doing so with a safety-net awareness of having better defensive players they can turn to at several positions if needed.

Pistons Brandon Knight, Greg Monroe to play in rookie-sophomore All-Star game

Monroe, also a candidate to be an All-Star reserve, is averaging team-highs in points (16.3 ppg) and rebounds (9.9 rpg) in 32.9 minutes per game. Knight, a rookie, is averaging 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 32.0 minutes.

Justin Verlander ‘a ninja riding a cheetah’ in video game spot (with video)

The Tigers ace is competitive as they come — on the mound, on the golf course, and apparently with video games, too. 2K Sports this week released its commercial for MLB 2K12, for which Verlander is the cover boy.

Tigers on national TV, FSD several times this spring

The ballclub on Wednesday announced that six spring-training games will be televised this year, plus the exhibition in Toledo against the Mud Hens on April 4.

Cops, crime lab technicians leave Bashara home

MMA championship bout coming to Caesars Windsor on April 6

Gingrich, Michigan GOP chair defend Chrysler ad

Macomb committee takes no action on vacant building

U-M’s red-hot defense a tough test for MSU in weekend hockey series

Ford recalls 13,000 chassis over transmission issue

SI gives Urban Meyer high marks for recruiting; Rich Rodriguez, not so much

Sheriff unhappy with dispatcher in Powell case

Santorum: I won and raised about $250K Tuesday night

Snyder to answer budget questions on Facebook

Ford China reports wholesale sales dip

Indiana stage builder cited in state fair collapse

Toyota shifts Highlander output to U.S. to fight strong yen

Gingrich warns darkly of Iran nuclear possibility

Congress tries to give president line-item veto

U.S., Japan pave way to send Okinawa Marines to Guam

Nissan quarterly profit rises despite floods, strong yen

Forget fast food toys: ‘Lorax’ gets green tie-ins

U.S. searches for strategy to halt Syria violence

Mom in China gives birth to 15.5-pound baby

Russia reaches lake under Antarctica

13,000 is next Dow milestone, with record in sight

Opel labor leaders say GM shows no signs of breaching pact

Rupert Murdoch’s company settles 9 lawsuits

Zuckerberg’s focus drives Facebook’s ascent

Getting caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath

Chrysler said to seek lending venture in U.S. similar to Fiat’s

Cliffs Natural Resources scraps U.P. plant plans

Tech N9ne bringing Hostile Takeover tour to Fillmore on June 7

Snowmobiler from Clarkston dies after U.P. crash

Body of missing fisherman found in Wexford County

Lack of snow cancels northern Michigan sled dog race

EPA: Ferry can apply to continue coal ash dumping

CMU medical school gets preliminary accreditation

$6K rewards offered in Ferndale holdups