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March 24, 2023

Storm Team 8 forecast on News 8 Daybreak on March 24, 2023.

Tri Unity Christian defeated Frankfort 54-37 in the Division 4 state semifinal game, sending the Defenders (22-6) to a third consecutive appearance in the state championship game with a chance for back-to-back state titles. (March 23, 2023)

Markquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime, and Kansas State beat Michigan State 98-93 on Thursday night in a Sweet 16 thriller at Madison Square Garden. (March 23, 2023)

Partly cloudy and cool with light winds and temps on either side of 30.

Burton Elementary and Middle School now has a metal detector. The metal detector was put in place Thursday as the result of a Feb. 2 public safety meeting, a spokesperson for Grand Rapids Public Schools told News 8. (March 23, 2023)

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A new documentary being shown in the Grand Rapids area is shining a light on a maternal health crisis within the African American community. (March 23, 2023)

It has been a difficult year for 18-year-old Eliana Starkey, her mother Ashley Starkey and the rest of the family. (March 23, 2023)

Partly cloudy skies settle in with near normal highs in the mid 40s. Clouds will increase later in the day from the south. Rain will move in late Friday, mainly after 6pm. Rain will fall overnight into Saturday with a rain/snow mix expected north of I-96.

The new owner of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County wants to start producing electricity once again. (March 23, 2023)