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Toyota sees fall in profit Thu, 08 May 2008 16:46:00 EST
Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's largest automaker that built its fortunes on the U.S. market, predicted its earnings would fall this year for the first time in seven years because of plunging demand in North America for vehicles.

Michigan Senate OKs smoking ban in bars, restaurants Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:00 EST
The state Senate Thursday passed a bill to ban smoking in all Michigan bars, restaurants and workplaces. The 25-12 favorable vote, somewhat of a surprise in the Republican-led chamber, even removed exemptions for cigars bars, casinos and bingo halls that had been contained in the version of the legislation that passed the House last December.

GM offers $200 million toward American Axle employee buyouts Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:00 EST
General Motors Corp has agreed to pay up to $200 million to help end the 10-week strike at parts maker American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. by funding employee buyouts, early retirements and wage buy downs, according to a regulatory filing submitted today by the automaker.

Wayne State president finalist named Thu, 08 May 2008 18:18:00 EST
DETROIT -- A medical doctor has been named the sole finalist to replace Irvin Reid as president of Wayne State University.

Kilpatrick: That probably was me wearing a dress in a school play Thu, 08 May 2008 20:17:00 EST
At least one controversy may have come and gone quickly for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Defusing a one-day flap, the mayor told reporters Thursday that probably was him 24 years ago wearing a red dress during a middle school play in Lansing.

Council scraps plan to intervene in Kilpatrick criminal case Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:00 EST
DETROIT -- The City Council this morning tabled a decision on whether to file a brief seeking to intervene in the criminal case against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Billups unsure if he'll play Saturday Thu, 08 May 2008 20:42:00 EST
The Pistons are concerned about the condition of Chauncey Billups' right hamstring. But that didn't stop them from having some fun at his expense before practice Thursday.

Madonna gives thumbs down to Michigan tour stop Thu, 08 May 2008 14:18:00 EST
For the third time in as many tours, it appears the Material Girl has stiffed her home state of Michigan.

Wings have winning look Thu, 08 May 2008 20:27:00 EST
There is an advantage to examining the playoffs from the mountain top of statistics rather than the valley of the games themselves. The view is much clearer.

Northwest, Delta CEOs to meet with Michigan lawmakers Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- The CEOs of Northwest Airlines Corp. and Delta Air Lines Inc. will meet with the Michigan congressional delegation on Wednesday to talk about what a merged carrier might mean for Michigan.

Clinton urges Obama to support full Michigan, Florida delegate slates Thu, 08 May 2008 18:02:00 EST
Hillary Clinton called on Barack Obama today to agree to seat full delegate slates from Michigan and Florida based on those states' disputed January primaries, a demand the Obama campaign is unlikely to accept.

Axle union reps leave talks Thu, 08 May 2008 13:42:00 EST
UAW negotiators from out-of-town union locals were not at the bargaining table Wednesday with top American Axle officials, but talks continued to try to end the 72-day strike.

Israel's 60th anniversary marks hopes fulfilled, lost Thu, 08 May 2008 10:42:00 EST
The events surrounding the declaration of the state of Israel 60 years ago remain profound for members of the Jewish and Palestinian communities in Metro Detroit. The Jewish community of about 75,000, long among the most active supporters of the state of Israel in the United States, began a year-long celebration Wednesday night. The Palestinian community of perhaps 20,000 recalls the events of 1948 as Al Nakba, "The Catastrophe," when they became the dispossessed. National and local protests are planned for Washington and Dearborn later this month.

Detroit mayor lampooned on 'Daily Show' Thu, 08 May 2008 19:55:00 EST
What with its references to R. Kelly songs, the Madison Heights Residence Inn and the unfortunately named Ben's Chili Bowl, the mayoral text-messaging scandal was just begging to be lampooned by the national media.

Departing water chief argues one last time with Detroit council Thu, 08 May 2008 17:20:00 EST
DETROIT -- The chief of the Detroit Water and Sewer Department Victor Mercado warned the City Council today its delay in approving water rates and mass turnover in the department could heighten its federal court oversight.

Brother charged in deaths of couple from Oceola Township Thu, 08 May 2008 16:10:00 EST
A Warren man was arraigned today in 53rd District Court on two counts of open murder and felony firearm in the death of his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Brenda Kowalski, who were shot in their Oceola Township home last week.

Wayne County ISD backs down on plan to limit number of special education teachers Thu, 08 May 2008 14:40:00 EST
WAYNE -- The Wayne County intermediate school district has backed down from its proposal to limit the number of special education teachers caring for severely disabled children following a firestorm of protest from parents.

Some of Martha Reeves' stolen recording gear ends up at pawn shop Thu, 08 May 2008 21:12:00 EST
DETROIT -- She wasn't exactly dancing in the street, but Motown diva Martha Reeves was pleasantly surprised Thursday when city pawn shop owners came forward with some gear stolen from her childhood home this week.

'Desperate' and 'nervous' bank job nets robber 10 months in jail Thu, 08 May 2008 16:26:00 EST
LIVONIA --A polite bank robber who waited for a teller to complete a transaction with a drive-through customer and received hundreds of dollars less than he demanded will serve 10 months in jail, a judge ruled today.

Death of Westland woman ruled strangulation Thu, 08 May 2008 13:40:00 EST
WESTLAND --The death of a 22-year-old woman found dead Wednesday morning in an open field in her middle-class subdivision was ruled a strangulation after an autopsy by the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office said today.

Elementary school to reopen after brief lockdown Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- An elementary school on the city's northwest side is set to reopen after being on temporary lockdown due to a shooting across the street.

Mayor Kilpatrick's team dresses down media over school play photo Thu, 08 May 2008 13:22:00 EST
First, he denied authorship of scandalous text messages. Now, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is denying he appeared in a dress in a middle school play.

Detroit officer battles policy that forces pregnant cops to take unpaid leave Thu, 08 May 2008 16:07:00 EST
A Detroit police officer who says she and many other female officers are forced to hide their pregnancies is headed to federal court to fight a policy that she says forces pregnant cops to go on unpaid leave.

Osantowski terror sentence stands Thu, 08 May 2008 13:42:00 EST
Andrew Osantowski, who made a Columbine-style massacre threat against his high school, won't have additional time added to his prison sentence.

Lawrence to open Oakland exec bid Thu, 08 May 2008 01:17:00 EST
SOUTHFIELD -- Mayor Brenda Lawrence is expected to announce her bid Friday for the county's top job. In an e-mail to supporters Wednesday, the two-term mayor announced a campaign kick-off for Oakland County executive at 8 a.m. at Oakland University.

Young engineers craft green cars from scratch Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
BIRMINGHAM -- The bright purple wheels and blue and lime-green engine cover stand out on the model car made of wood, plastic and rubber.

Bloomfield libraries resume usage fee talks Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Conversations about library services between Bloomfield Township Library and Bloomfield Hills have resurfaced five years after the two parted ways.

Oakland briefs Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Farmington Hills.

Farmington Harrison students, staff return to school after bomb threat Wed, 07 May 2008 15:06:00 EST
FARMINGTON HILLS -- Students and staff at Harrison High School returned to classes around 12:25 p.m. today after Farmington Hills Police deemed the building "safe and secure" following a bomb threat, said Diane Bauman, spokeswoman for the Farmington Public School District.

Southfield squalor case linked to woman's diabetes Wed, 07 May 2008 12:16:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A psychological exam on a woman who allowed her home to turn into a state of squalor revealed she suffered from unmanaged diabetes, which contributed to poor health and a poor mental state.

Bonior, former Edwards campaign manager, endorses Obama Thu, 08 May 2008 14:12:00 EST
Former Macomb County Congressman David Bonior, who managed John Edwards' unsuccessful presidential campaign, endorsed Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday.

Brief project closes intersection at 22 Mile and Hayes Thu, 08 May 2008 11:42:00 EST
SHELBY TOWNSHIP -- Authorities have shut down the intersection of 22 Mile and Hayes roads to enable work crews from the Road Commission of Macomb County to change a traffic signal.

Macomb's next step: Charter Thu, 08 May 2008 13:42:00 EST
The question "should we?" was answered Tuesday night. Now the question for Macomb County residents becomes "how?"

Two deny fatal-crash guilt Thu, 08 May 2008 13:42:00 EST
The drivers of two vehicles involved in a fatal car crash that killed three L'Anse Creuse students last month stood mute Wednesday in district court.

Police dogs put to test Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
MACOMB TOWNSHIP -- Residents in Livonia quickly learned the value of their canine unit earlier this year when Gandalf was put on an arson case.

Sterling Heights school volunteer is a motivator Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
STERLING HEIGHTS -- Chris Close monitors and directs traffic in the school parking lot.

Macomb briefs Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Warren, Port Huron, Mount Clemens, Warren.

Macomb moves toward executive Wed, 07 May 2008 17:17:00 EST
Macomb voters took a major step Tuesday night toward creating their own elected county executive in the mold of neighboring Oakland and Wayne counties.

Warren drug crackdown yields six arrests Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:00 EST
WARREN -- A handful of residents were arrested Tuesday as the Warren Police Department's special investigations division cracked down on drug houses, apartments and trailers.

Relative held in couple's deaths Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
HOWELL -- A relative has been arrested in connection with the deaths of Richard and Brenda Kowalski, a recently retired couple found dead in their Oceola Township home last week.

Livingston briefs Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Countywide, Brighton, Howell, Unadilla Township.

Brother held in deaths of Oceola Twp. couple Wed, 07 May 2008 17:17:00 EST
OCEOLA TOWNSHIP -- The brother of Richard Kowalski is being held in Livingston County Jail today in connection with the double murder that has stunned a quiet rural neighborhood outside of Howell.

Man 'not angry' wife wanted him killed Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
A man who was the target in a murder-for-hire scheme by his wife has hired an attorney to defend her against the charges that, if found guilty, could carry a term of life in prison, he said Tuesday.

Gas prices hit record high, again Thu, 08 May 2008 11:42:00 EST
Gas prices have, once again, hit a record high.

Tom Greenwood: Zilwaukee span project restarts Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
T he Michigan Department of Transportation has resumed work on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 across the Zilwaukee Bridge near Saginaw.

EMU killer denies guilt, gets life Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
ANN ARBOR -- Orange Taylor III maintained his innocence on Wednesday, moments before he was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing Eastern Michigan University student Laura Dickinson.

DPS board may vote to boot food firm Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- A majority of the Detroit Public Schools board appears poised today to oust the Philadelphia-based firm that has handled the district's food service operations since 2001, according to a Detroit News poll of most members.

HFCC part-time professors unionize Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Part-time professors at Henry Ford Community College overwhelmingly approved forming a union in a mail-in vote, union organizers and university officials said Wednesday.

Disabled class shift opposed Wed, 07 May 2008 13:42:00 EST
Parents of some of the Wayne County's most severely disabled students plan to voice their opposition Thursday to a proposal that would nearly triple the class size for their children.

Voters approve bonds, millages Wed, 07 May 2008 01:12:00 EST
Metro Detroit voters said yes Tuesday to all local school millage and bond proposals on the ballot. Proposals passed in the Van Dyke, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Trenton and Oak Park school districts.

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