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Kilpatrick tight-lipped on Texas trip Wed, 21 May 2008 18:27:00 EST
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick refused to utter a word Wednesday when asked repeatedly by reporters what type of city business he was conducting in Texas the past few days. Kilpatrick was announcing a job fair Thursday at Cobo Center for skilled workers.

Troy office shooter gets life in prison Wed, 21 May 2008 16:32:00 EST
PONTIAC -- In a courtroom filled with tearful relatives of a former co-worker he was convicted of slaying with a shotgun blast in April 2007, Anthony LaCalamita III was sentenced to mandatory life in prison Wednesday with no chance of parole.

Man walks out of prison 26 years after wrongful rape conviction Wed, 21 May 2008 18:47:00 EST
DETROIT -- Walter Swift walked out of the east entrance of Wayne County Jail a free man Wednesday, 26 years after being convicted of a brutal rape he says he did not commit.

Fieger strikes back at prosecutors while under cross-examination Wed, 21 May 2008 16:22:00 EST
DETROIT -- High-profile Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger maintained his composure but hit back at a government prosecutor while he was cross-examined Wednesday in his criminal trial.

Granholm takes up Detroit council's request to oust mayor Wed, 21 May 2008 18:40:00 EST
DETROIT -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm sent a letter to Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the City Council today asking they appoint legal representatives while she takes up the panel's request to oust the mayor on claims he violated the city charter.

Challenger questions Rep. Kilpatrick's petition signatures Wed, 21 May 2008 18:10:00 EST
Former state Rep. Mary Waters has raised a legal challenge to the reelection nominating petitions filed by Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick and another Democratic candidate for the 13th Congressional District seat.

Lions' Sims recovering from shoulder surgery Wed, 21 May 2008 18:18:00 EST
ALLEN PARK -- Linebacker Ernie Sims is looking forward to a recovery season -- from offseason surgery on his right shoulder, and for a Detroit Lions' defense that ranked last in the NFL in 2007.

Wings' Franzen skates but is doubtful for Game 1 Wed, 21 May 2008 18:08:00 EST
DETROIT -- Johan Franzen, who has been unable to play or skate since Game 2 of the conference finals because of concussion-like symptoms, did some light skating at Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday.

Romulus police shoot at suspects after car chase Wed, 21 May 2008 18:06:00 EST
ROMULUS -- Police arrested three people, shooting one, after being led on a car chase that ended on Merriman Wednesday afternoon.

McCain to host possible veeps at Ariz. home Wed, 21 May 2008 17:42:00 EST
CLEVELAND -- The Memorial Day guest list at Sen. John McCain's Arizona home runs to at least three Republicans mentioned as vice presidential running mates, but a top aide said Wednesday that vetting possible veeps is not on the agenda.

Russian revolution: The world's hottest auto market Wed, 21 May 2008 13:52:00 EST
Fueled by a surge in oil prices, Russia has turned into the hottest of the hot emerging markets -- countries where automakers that can supply the right models earn a lot of money, particularly in the early stages of the boom when demand is outstripping supply.

Holiday travelers scale back Wed, 21 May 2008 16:22:00 EST
With gasoline prices just a heartbeat from $4 a gallon, Walt Ament is very doubtful about hitting the open road in his Class A motor home for the Memorial Day weekend. AAA of Michigan estimates 1.3 million Michiganians will travel during this holiday weekend, the traditional kick-off to the summer travel season. But record-setting gasoline prices may force many travelers to stay home or severely curtail their travel plans.

Fans' attention divided between Wings and Pistons Wed, 21 May 2008 16:22:00 EST
Games 1, 2 and 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals between Detroit and Pittsburgh will start at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Monday and next Wednesday (May 28). On those nights the NBA Eastern Conference finals between the Pistons and Celtics will start at 8:30.

Obama nears Dem nomination Wed, 21 May 2008 12:27:00 EST
Hillary Clinton takes Kentucky, but Oregon win moves Barack Obama within 100 delegates of the total needed to claim the prize at the party convention.

Plastech to sell off businesses Wed, 21 May 2008 14:07:00 EST
Bankrupt automotive supplier Plastech will begin liquidating its businesses next month through a series of auctions and a potential sale of its interiors unit to Johnson Controls.

Scott Burgess: Dream cruiser: 2008 Pontiac G8 is a new muscle car for Woodward Wed, 21 May 2008 13:52:00 EST
Brawny and downright mean-looking, the G8 offers rubber-burning fun whether sprinting from stop light to stop light in Woodward tradition or speeding through twisty country roads. Dollar for dollar, this is the best Pontiac on the road today.

Great Lakes officials plead for federal cleanup money Wed, 21 May 2008 16:36:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Michigan Lt. Gov. John Cherry Wednesday urged Congress to boost by nearly five times the money sent to states to clean up toxic sediments in rivers and harbors that feed into the Great Lakes.

Sterling Heights kennel owner charged with animal cruelty Wed, 21 May 2008 13:52:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith said today his office has issued animal cruelty charges against the owner of a Sterling Heights dog kennel.

Wayne commission to discuss Detroit Zoo millage Wed, 21 May 2008 10:36:00 EST
The chairwoman of the Wayne County Commission called a special meeting for 10 a.m. Thursday to discuss a proposed millage to fund the Detroit Zoo.

Free gas cards jam east side gas station Wed, 21 May 2008 09:07:00 EST
DETROIT -- Drivers looking to get a break from soaring gasoline have packed an east side gas station because of a gas card giveaway.

Attorney: Mayor denied veto Wed, 21 May 2008 13:52:00 EST
The city's top lawyer is claiming Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should have had a chance to veto a resolution seeking his ouster, complicating a historic push to implore Gov. Jennifer Granholm to remove the mayor on accusations he violated the city charter.

Michigan anti-gay crimes rise Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Michigan led the nation in 2007 with a 133 percent increase in reported anti-gay hate crimes over the previous year, according to statistics released Tuesday.

Service honors six who died in car crash in Pa. Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
CANTON TOWNSHIP -- Highly spirited, hardworking and full of enthusiasm were words used Tuesday to describe the six individuals, including four from a Troy technology firm, killed in a crash earlier this month on a trip to Niagara Falls.

Wright to return for expo, prayer Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the former pastor of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, returns to Detroit in two weeks to speak at a prayer service and a business expo.

Fix-up keeps Spirit statue from wearing team jerseys Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Spirit of Detroit won't be sporting its team spirit this year for the Detroit Red Wings and the Pistons.

Bush lauds Patterson, Automation Alley Wed, 21 May 2008 11:30:00 EST
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Deputy County Executive Ken Rogers attended a White House ceremony on Tuesday during which President George W. Bush presented a Presidential "E" Award to Automation Alley for Excellence in Exporting.

Two more banks shot at in Rochester Hills Wed, 21 May 2008 14:22:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Two more banks were reportedly shot at Tuesday night in Rochester Hills, bringing the total to more than two dozen similar incidents in this and three nearby communities in Oakland and Macomb counties since last August.

Ferndale sex case turned over to Livingston Wed, 21 May 2008 13:52:00 EST
The fate of an ex-kindergarten teacher charged with an October 2005 sexual assault of two boys has been passed on to Livingston County.

Oakland briefs Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Pontiac, Troy, Auburn Hills.

Homeless man charged with raping 11-year-old girl Tue, 20 May 2008 19:32:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A homeless 47-year-old man has been charged with the first-degree criminal sexual conduct in the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl.

Police investigate double stabbing in Pontiac Tue, 20 May 2008 11:58:00 EST
PONTIAC -- The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is helping Pontiac police investigate a double stabbing that occurred early this morning near Kennett and Columbia.

Royal Oak will filter library computers Tue, 20 May 2008 11:38:00 EST
ROYAL OAK -- A divided city commission passed an ordinance Monday ordering the Royal Oak public library to install filters on all but one computer in the adult section of the library.

School is ranked top in the state Tue, 20 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
BLOOMFIELD HILLS -- The International Academy in Bloomfield Hills held its position as the top public school in Michigan for the fourth consecutive year, according to Newsweek.

Warren cops: Family's business was dealing pot Wed, 21 May 2008 16:22:00 EST
WARREN -- Police say the family business -- selling marijuana -- has landed a Warren man, a woman and their 20-year-old son behind bars.

Slain mom's son testifies Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- The soft-spoken teenage son of Marilou Johnson told a jury Tuesday how he came home from school June 14, 2007, to find his mother gone -- presumably, out grocery shopping.

Schools want more money for security, equipment Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
ST. CLAIR SHORES -- It's a problem in many school districts with older buildings: Student entrances aren't near the main office.

Macomb briefs Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Chesterfield Township, Roseville, Sterling Heights, Mt. Clemens.

Jury hears grisly details of Washington Township stabbing Tue, 20 May 2008 15:44:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- The stabbing death of a Washington Township woman whose body was later retrieved from Cass Lake was no accident, assistant prosecutor Bill Cataldo said today during opening statements in her alleged killer's murder trial.

Disabled truck causing backups along Van Dyke Tue, 20 May 2008 08:54:00 EST
STERLING HEIGHTS -- A disabled tractor-trailer truck was blocking the left two lanes of southbound Van Dyke near Metropolitan Parkway, according to www.traffic.com.

Funds blaze trail for Parkway path Tue, 20 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
HARRISON TOWNSHIP -- Getting to the popular hike-and-bike path that runs alongside Metro Parkway may well be the hardest part of Debbie and Tiffany Smiecinski's exercise routine.

Township considers land buy for $18M Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP -- Residents who have long opposed a planned commercial and retail center at a prime U.S. 23 interchange could avoid its development by purchasing the 286 acres for $18 million.

Livingston briefs Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Brighton, Countywide, Howell, Genoa Township.

Adoption of 'bully' dog breeds banned Tue, 20 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
They lined up outside Monday night, some with leashed pit bulls and other breeds deemed aggressive to show how docile they were, but in the end, dog owners couldn't sway county officials who approved a ban on adoption of "bully breeds."

Tom Greenwood: Sneak peek to kick off drive-in's season Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
There's a new drive-in movie complex in town.

How we pick the graduates Wed, 21 May 2008 09:12:00 EST
The top seniors were chosen from a field of outstanding nominees. Public and private high schools in Michigan were invited to nominate students in each of 11 categories. Students were selected on the basis of grades, test scores, honors, community involvement and a demonstrated ability in one of the academic areas. In a special category called "Against All Odds," students were recognized for succeeding despite a physical challenge or special, personal or family problems.

Camille Mary Frede, West Catholic High School, Grand Rapids Wed, 21 May 2008 09:12:00 EST
Camille is the daughter of Nancy and Eric Frede. She plans to attend Calvin College, where she will study nursing.

Sarah McPharlin, Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Woods Wed, 21 May 2008 09:12:00 EST
Sarah is the daughter of James and Dianne McPharlin. She plans to attend Michigan State University, where she will study kinesiology or nursing.

Dekeeshia Moore, Cass Technical High School, Detroit Wed, 21 May 2008 09:12:00 EST
Dekeeshia Moore plans to attend the University of Michigan, where she will study pre-law with plans to become a lawyer and business owner.

Martin Weiss, West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield Wed, 21 May 2008 09:12:00 EST
Martin is the son of Greg Weiss. He plans to attend the University of Michigan, and is considering a career as a teacher, a television writer or a politician.

Lyndsay Berger, Charlotte High School, Charlotte Wed, 21 May 2008 09:12:00 EST
Lindsay is the daughter of Paul and Susan Berger. She plans to attend the University of Michigan, where she will study athletic training.

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