News 2008-05-13 Andanh.com

No-shows Kilpatrick, Beatty delay court hearing Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:00 EST
DETROIT -- A hearing at 36th District Court scheduled for 8:30 a.m. today concerning criminal complaints against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty, his former chief of staff, has been stalled because neither defendant appeared in court.

BofA customers feel "significant economic pressure" Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:00 EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C . -- Bank of America says it is seeing rising credit costs, as it continues to wade through a challenging economic cycle.

Report details $4 billion in 2007 business activity in southeast Michigan Tue, 13 May 2008 09:58:00 EST
A consortium of pro-business agencies and local governments reported today that it tallied $4 billion in new or expanded business activity throughout the region in 2007.

Hyundai shelves U.S. plan for pickups Tue, 13 May 2008 09:32:00 EST
SEOUL, South Korea -- Hyundai Motor Co. shelved plans to build pickup trucks in the United States as soaring gas prices chip away at demand for trucks, a company official said Tuesday.

Retail sales dip for second time in 2 months Tue, 13 May 2008 08:40:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Consumers, battling soaring gasoline prices and a slumping economy, cut back further on their spending in April.

Report: Death toll in China quake exceeds 12,000 Tue, 13 May 2008 08:34:00 EST
DUJIANGYAN, China -- The toll of the dead and missing soared as rescue workers dug through flattened schools and homes on Tuesday in a desperate attempt to find survivors of China's worst earthquake in three decades.

Oil below $124 a barrel as eyes turn to China Tue, 13 May 2008 08:30:00 EST
VIENNA, Austria -- Oil prices dropped below $124 a barrel on profit-taking Tuesday after hitting another trading record in the previous session.

Battle Creek man tries to grab deputy's gun after conviction Tue, 13 May 2008 08:30:00 EST
BATTLE CREEK -- A man punched a sheriff's deputy and tried to grab the officer's handgun from its holster after a judge in Battle Creek convicted him of murder in the killings of his wife and son.

Bernanke: Financial turmoil in markets easing Tue, 13 May 2008 08:26:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Turmoil in financial markets has eased somewhat, but the situation is still "far from normal," Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday.

Stocks look to open lower ahead of retail reports Tue, 13 May 2008 08:24:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Wall Street headed for a lower opening Tuesday, with investors hesitant ahead of a key consumer report and news that Hewlett-Packard will buy Electronic Data Systems in a deal valued at $12.6 billion.

Detroit City Council to vote on Mayor Kilpatrick ouster options Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:00 EST
A fragile majority of City Council members could be poised today to launch a double-barreled effort to topple Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick by starting their own impeachment-like process and petitioning Gov. Jennifer Granholm to oust him.

Bob Wojnowski: Real stars of this series can be found in Detroit Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:00 EST
DALLAS -- It won't be long now. Dallas has nothing left to try, nothing left to say, no response whatsoever for the Red Wings' stars, who are skating at an unbelievable, uncatchable pace right now.

Obama jump-starts effort in Michigan Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:00 EST
Barack Obama's fence-mending in Michigan begins Wednesday, with the likely Democratic presidential nominee's first visit to the state in 10 months.

Plant closing rocks CAW Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Canadian Auto Workers union headed into this year's labor talks with General Motors Corp. hoping to get the company to commit new products to Canadian plants.

Protecting Michigan's water wonderland Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:00 EST
State lawmakers are carefully maneuvering Michigan toward joining a historic international compact reserving Great Lakes water for the states and Canadian provinces around them.

Drivers, beware area's dangerous intersections Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
According to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, the junction of 11 Mile and Van Dyke is the worst intersection for accidents among Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties, racking up 654 crashes from 2003-07. But motorists in that area can soon breathe a little easier, according to Michigan Department of Transportation spokesman Rob Morosi. The agency spent $1 million to widen the turnaround on the east side of Van Dyke to two lanes and prohibited trucks from turning directly from the service drive onto Van Dyke.

Pistons' Billups closer to playing Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Once again, Chauncey Billups woke up Monday feeling better. The pain in his strained right hamstring, for the fifth straight day, seemed to have lessened. Yet, the odds of him playing in Game 5 tonight remain the same: 50-50.

State extends dioxin advisories for consuming wild game Tue, 13 May 2008 07:56:00 EST
MIDLAND -- The state has extended advisories for consuming wild game from the Tittabawassee River and Saginaw River flood plains because of dioxin contamination from Dow Chemical Co.

Monroe man's King Kong vehicle rules the road Tue, 13 May 2008 07:17:00 EST
MONROE, Mich. -- If your vehicle suddenly is swamped by a large shadow, it may just be Dereiq McCalister driving beside you.

Lindsay sparks debate in Konstantinov case Tue, 13 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
Hockey great Ted Lindsay gave a boost Monday to former Detroit Red Wing Vladimir Konstantinov's federal lawsuit against a Ford dealership but also ignited a debate in Hockeytown.

Jurist regrets telling offender to kill himself Tue, 13 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
A magistrate who told a repeat underage drinker to slit his wrists or jump to his death is having second thoughts about her comments from the bench.

Hoogendyk to challenge Sen. Levin Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Republican State Rep. Jack Hoogendyk turned in more than 30,000 nominating petition signatures Monday, making his candidacy official.

Teen gets life in beheading case Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
James Sorensen asked God's forgiveness in Wayne Circuit Court on Monday, because so far, he's been unable to find it in his own heart to forgive the Plymouth Township teen who stabbed, beheaded and burned his son.

Council unsure about tunnel sale financing Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- City Council members on Monday expressed concern that a deal to sell the city's part of the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel would repeat a bad trend of trading city assets for one-time budget fixes.

Police, four-legged pals show kids friendly side Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Rocky and Hammer helped to illustrate an important point to schoolchildren Monday -- a message second-grader Kaleyah Jackson heard loud and clear:

Trial put off over bid to annex old hospital Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP -- A judge could decide next month on a voting rights issue that will influence the proposed $800 million redevelopment plan on the grounds of the former Northville Psychiatric Hospital.

Canton Township considers Oakwood Healthcare facility Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
CANTON TOWNSHIP -- Trustees will consider a proposal for a new facility by Oakwood Healthcare Inc. at tonight's meeting. The organization is looking to build a facility north of Michigan on the west side of Beck. Last month the township's planning commission approved the plan but had several stipulations that needed to be addressed. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the administration building, 1150 S. Canton Center.

Wayne briefs Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Romulus, Detroit, Redford Township, Dearborn.

Detroit council sets Tuesday vote on ousting Kilpatrick Mon, 12 May 2008 22:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- A divided City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to begin the long, cumbersome and politically fraught process of removing Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and ask Gov. Jennifer Granholm to use her power to oust him.

Teen gets life in beheading Mon, 12 May 2008 22:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- A Plymouth Township teen was sentenced this morning to spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder and beheading of a River Rouge man.

Fire kills boy while mom's away at birth Mon, 12 May 2008 15:12:00 EST
DETROIT -- Just three days ago, Andrea Hodge gave birth to her ninth child, a boy -- a priceless gift for Mother's Day. On Sunday, her joy turned to grief when a fire at her mother's home killed her 5-year-old son, Kavon Williams.

Crash witness: Van crossed over median Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
TROY -- The minivan carrying seven Troy employees was traveling in the far left lane of eastbound Interstate 90, then drifted over rumble strips and swerved several times before crossing into oncoming traffic, an eyewitness told the Pennsylvania State Police.

Oakland briefs Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Waterford Township, New Hudson, Troy, Milford, Pontiac.

6 from Michigan killed in Pa. crash Mon, 12 May 2008 15:12:00 EST
The group of young Indian couples from Farmington Hills was going to a Niagara Falls vacation when their van crossed a highway median, rolled, and was struck by another car.

Patterson will seek fifth term as Oakland exec Mon, 12 May 2008 11:02:00 EST
PONTIAC -- Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced Monday he will seek a fifth term as the chief elected official in Oakland County.

Police investigate fatal crash in Rochester Hills Mon, 12 May 2008 07:02:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Oakland County sheriff's investigators are continuing their probe today of a fatal crash that occurred last night on eastbound M-59 west of Crooks Road.

What's selling: 876 Majestic, Rochester Hills Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Description: Five-bedroom, three full baths and two half-baths in brick and wood colonial with formal dining area, first-floor laundry, unfinished, walkout basement and attached three-car garage.

Clinton Township woman, 81, dies in car crash Sun, 11 May 2008 18:02:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- An 81-year-old Clinton Township woman was killed in a car accident Saturday evening that also left a 21-year-old man seriously injured, police said.

Ukrainians honor famine victims Warren Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
City officials and community members joined the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic School on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor, a famine that killed as many as 10 million Ukrainians from 1932-33.

Macomb faces more red ink Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Macomb County officials knew this would be a tight budget year, but it's shaping up to be worse than expected.

Family settles suit over son's shooting death Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
WARREN -- The family of a 19-year-old man shot to death in his parents' basement by Warren police has settled a federal lawsuit against the city for $130,000.

Macomb briefs Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Sterling Heights, Washington Township, Harrison Township, Warren.

Metro Beach class grows young gardeners Mon, 12 May 2008 13:17:00 EST
HARRISON TOWNSHIP -- Andrea DiCresce often helps her parents with their backyard garden. But now, her knowledge goes beyond basic weeding and watering.

Livingston briefs Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Fowlerville, Howell, Countywide.

What's selling: 10402 Overhill, Brighton Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Description: Four-bedroom, three-bath colonial with vinyl exterior, formal dining area, first-floor laundry, unfinished basement and a three-car garage.

Gas sales tax holiday urged in Mich. Tue, 13 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
LANSING -- Michigan motorists would get a three-month holiday from the state sales tax on gas this summer -- a break of about a quarter per gallon -- under a plan unveiled Monday by a couple of House Republican lawmakers.

Tom Greenwood: Washtenaw repairs start in Ann Arbor Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Heads up if you live, work or commute through downtown Ann Arbor.

Southeastern Mich. traffic crashes rise Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
After nine years of steady decline, the total number of traffic crashes in southeastern Michigan is on the rise.

Pay attention to tires to inflate your fuel economy Tue, 13 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
William Lowry recently spent $500 to replace the tires on his Toyota Camry hybrid. The salesman said the Goodyear Regatta 2 tires were just as good as the Bridgestone Turanzas that came with the car. But it didn't take long for Lowry to notice that his fuel economy had dipped by five miles per gallon.

Michigan Republicans propose summer gas tax break Mon, 12 May 2008 12:42:00 EST
LANSING -- Michigan motorists would get a three-month holiday from the state sales tax on gas this summer if a couple of House Republican lawmakers get their way.

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