News 2008-04-24 Andanh.com

Chief Judge: Our judges can hear Kilpatrick case Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT --The chief judge of the 36th District Court ruled today that none of the judges in her court are required to recuse themselves from presiding over the preliminary hearing of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, both charged with perjury and other felonies.

American Axle shareholders meeting under way Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The annual shareholders meeting at American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. is taking place today despite hundreds of protesters, including families with children, picketing the company's headquarters.

Ford: $100 million first-quarter profit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Ford Motor Co. once again surprised Wall Street, posting an unexpected profit and its sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvement despite serious problems in the U.S. automobile market.

Late-night burger run turns into armed robbery, police say Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Two teenagers are awaiting arraignment on charges related to stealing a vehicle and then robbing two men of their White Castle hamburgers under threat of a hammer, county authorities said.

Detroit council rejects water rate hikes Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- City Council members twice rejected proposed water and sewer rate increases Thursday in moves that could trigger federal court intervention.

Congress gets evidence on suspected nuclear facility in Syria Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- The Syrian nuclear reactor allegedly built with North Korean design help and destroyed last year by Israeli jets was within weeks or months of being functional, a top U.S. official said Thursday.

Bush meets with Palestinian leader as Mideast talks falter Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- President Bush says he remains confident that both sides in the Mideast peace process can agree on the definition of a Palestinian state by the end of his term.

Senate passes genetic discrimination bill Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- People learning through genetic testing that they might be susceptible to devastating diseases wouldn't also have to worry about losing their jobs or their health insurance under anti-discrimination legislation the Senate passed Thursday.

2,500 Metro Detroit get Tigers' career talk, then game day action Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Kayla Bonkowski figured someday she would be one of the millions of workers stuck in an office, chained to a desk and computer. Until Thursday, when she and her classmates at Cousino High School in Warren heard behind-the-scenes Tigers employees talk about the fun things they get to do every day.

Man charged in shootings of Capac police chief, sheriff's deputy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
PORT HURON -- A 50-year-old Capac man was arraigned today in Port Huron District Court on charges that he shot Capac's police chief and a St. Clair County Sheriff's deputy after an attempted traffic stop.

Wings-Avs: Blood feud is getting a renewal Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Five times in a span of seven years during the Red Wings' dynastic run that included three Stanley Cup championships, Detroit squared off with the Colorado Avalanche in what quickly became a blood-feud rivalry that captivated fans, players and coaches alike.

With Michigan, Florida, Clinton claims popular vote lead Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The first day of the campaign for the crucial Indiana Democratic primary on Wednesday turned largely into a fight over Michigan's disputed primary and who can claim the votes of more Democrats.

Toyota tops GM global sales Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
General Motors fell behind rival Toyota in the global sales race for the first quarter, dragged down by anemic U.S. vehicle sales and speed bumps elsewhere around the globe.

Student loan plan dropped Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Michigan officials are blaming the nation's worsening credit crunch for their decision this week to pull out of a federal program that provided a half-billion dollars in loans to nearly 10 percent of the state's college students.

The Sergeant: It's one mean fighting machine, but some police departments would just like to have mo Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
With two law enforcement officials shot and the gunman believed to be barricaded inside his split-level home, police unveiled the latest crime-fighting machinery in Metro Detroit. The GPV Sergeant 4x4, a $542,000 armored truck replete with blast-resistant body, rotating roof hatch and gun ports, used a battering ram to knock down the front door during the standoff in the St. Clair County community of Capac last week.

Back on track: Pistons turn up defensive intensity, tie series Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Adjustments were made. Plays were finished. Layups, for the most part, were successfully executed. Defensive intensity was full-out for the full game.

11-run sixth helps top Texas as Guillen, Cabrera produce Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- For most of April, the Tigers had looked like a necktie at midnight: tight and uncomfortable.

Detroit budget won't be balanced, council aide says Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The City Council's fiscal analyst said on Thursday that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's budget proposal is more reasonable than in years past, but he predicts the mayor is off on his pledge that the city will end June with a balanced budget.

Judge irked by Fieger's claim that law is silent on reimbursing donations Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- A federal judge on Thursday rebuked Geoffrey Fieger's defense attorney for telling jurors in Fieger's criminal trial that federal law does not explicitly prohibit employers from reimbursing their employees for political donations.

Rollover crash blocks M-59 traffic in Sterling Heights Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
STERLING HEIGHTS -- A crash is blocking the right, westbound lane of M-59 near Dequindre Road, according to www.traffic.com and broadcast news reports.

Firefighters battle Detroit scrap-yard blaze Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- A fire in a Detroit scrap yard looks impressive as smoke billows into the sky and is carried by the wind. The fire has not caused any injuries, Detroit Fire Department officials said.

Mayor Kilpatrick's legal fund backers have ties that bind Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Key players on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's legal defense fundraising team have at least $5 million in current or pending city contracts, and others stand to make much more from the mayor's proposed $300 million economic stimulus project if he remains in office.

'I can't even find a reason:' Teary accomplice in beheading at a loss Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Letkemann, 18, of Westland had been the star witness in a trial this month that convicted Jean Pierre "JP" Orlewicz, 18, of Plymouth Township in Sorensen's Nov. 7 slaying. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy called it a "thrill killing."

Event celebrates social justice Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:04:00 EST
DETROIT -- As Yvette McElroy helps organize a workshop for senior citizens on identity theft, reverse mortgages and care-giving as part of this year's Freedom Weekend, she thinks about how the variety of events has grown in the last seven years.

Brownstown trustees probe official's mailings Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP -- The latest in a long history of controversies for the township erupted this week when trustees voted to investigate Supervisor Arthur Wright over accusations he used township letterhead to promote his August election campaign.

Slain woman's kin seek answers Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- A day after arrests were made in connection with Rose Cobb's death, her relatives are seeking answers and speaking out.

Garden City staff reorganizes, includes focus on blight Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
GARDEN CITY -- The city has restructured the duties of an enforcement officer to the Department of Public Works as a way to curb an increase in blight.

Canton stocks pond with trout for fishing derby Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
CANTON TOWNSHIP -- Recreation officials on Wednesday said they are gearing up for the township's annual Family Fishing Derby in Heritage Park.

Injured animals seized at kennel Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Sterling Heights police said they removed dozens of injured animals Wednesday from a Mound Road kennel after discovering they were being kept in deplorable living conditions.

Pink for the cure: Husband of breast cancer patient rents out Dumpsters Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
SHELBY TOWNSHIP -- Sherman Rogers has been by his wife's side throughout her 1 1/2 -year battle with breast cancer. And he's not afraid to show his support at some of the manliest places in southeastern Michigan.

Warren council considers $8.5M deficit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WARREN -- City Council members are continuing to put their heads together to find ways to offset the city's $8.5 million deficit before the May 19 deadline to adopt the upcoming budget.

Discount Tire delivers safe drive to family with medical commute Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:05:00 EST
Megan and Kurt Kegler had a simple wish. The couple's 22-month-old daughter, Madison, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January. She had surgery, and now has ongoing chemo, physical and occupational therapy.

Macomb briefs Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights, Warren, Macomb County.

Macomb man goes to jail after getting drunk during jury duty Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A 64-year-old man spent the night in jail after police say he tried to combine jury duty with drunken debauchery.

Sterling Heights company to create 460 jobs Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Could this Macomb County city soon be the nation's next defense contracting hot spot?

Driver pleads no contest in fatal crash Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A 72-year-old Warren man pleaded no contest Tuesday to two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a drunken-driving crash that killed a father and daughter as they were leaving church.

Shelby Township residents battle utility over tree-cutting plans Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The note left on Ray Garbarino's Shelby Township door a few weeks back has worried him ever since. It was from a contractor performing work for ITC Holdings, owners of the power lines that run through the area. Company officials were planning to come through the area and cut down trees that were too close to the overhead lines.

Brighton looks at ways to fund roadwork Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
BRIGHTON -- Years after introducing a plan to improve a small stretch of road through a growing corridor, the city is ironing out a way to pay for the improvements.

Livingston briefs Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Brighton, Putnam Township, Pinckney, Countywide.

Tom Greenwood: Drivers need to be aware of motorcycles Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Although I no longer ride, I have to confirm my everlasting love for motorcycles.

Tom Greenwood: MDOT's renovated Web site eases trips Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Michigan Department of Transportation has revamped its MI Drive Web site, and the upgrade is terrific.

Diag transformed: Popular U-M park turned into graduation spot Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
It's not quite the same as the Big House, but the "Diag" on the University of Michigan campus buzzed with activity Wednesday as workers transformed the area into a graduation arena considered to be the next best thing.

Class sounds like a hit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
LANSING -- The class on band management that Michael Daniels teaches at Lansing Community College doesn't cover some of the more textured realities of life as a musician -- how to comfortably sleep five in a tour van, for example, or how to drag a soused drummer back on stage for the third set of the night.

School reform pushed: U.S. education secretary visits Detroit to reveal plan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings chose Detroit, which has the lowest graduation rate in the country, to announce sweeping new No Child Left Behind regulations.

Preserving the rainforest: Kids target 20 acres Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The students at Boulan Park aren't simply commiserating over the plight of the rainforest. They are trying to save it one acre at a time by selling one T-shirt at a time. The goal is to save at least 20 acres on the Osa Peninsula by selling 200 T-shirts at $14 each.

Oakland U. gives interim dean of business school permanent status Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Mohan Tanniru has been appointed dean of Oakland University's School of Business Administration.

Teacher of the week: Joyce Muszall Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:43:00 EST
Joyce Muszall teaches fourth grade at Huron Park Elementary School in Roseville.

Student of the week: Bella Mitchell Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Bella Mitchell, 8, is a third-grader at Eastland Elementary School in Roseville.

Spellings' reforms needed for Michigan and Detroit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Trying to tackle the nation's worst schools, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Tuesday used Detroit as an example of education failure -- and the hope of reform -- as she announced needed new federal policies.

Unwise pay legislation sends wrong message Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
With many Michigan firms being socked with higher taxes and the auto industry still struggling, the Michigan House's majority party has opted to pass legislation that would have state government needlessly insert itself into companies' private pay decisions.

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