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GM postpones full-size truck overhaul plan Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:47:00 EST
General Motors Corp. has put off plans to re-engineer a next generation of full-size pickups and SUVs amid plummeting sales of large trucks, the automaker said today.

Obama campaign apologizes for excluding women in hijab at Detroit rally Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:54:00 EST
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign apologized Wednesday after volunteers asked two Muslim women not to stand or sit behind the candidate at a rally in Detroit this week out of concerns about the appearance of traditional Muslim dress in published and broadcast visuals of the events.

State jobless rate leaps to 8.5% in May Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:32:00 EST
Michigan's jobless rate hit a whopping 8.5 percent in May, a 1.6 percentage point increase from a month ago, and the highest jobless rate in the state since October 1992, according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth.

Canadian officials pick site for Detroit-Windsor bridge Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:32:00 EST
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced it had selected a site for a proposed second span across the Detroit River which would connect Detroit and Windsor.

Lawyer sues to block Detroit council's removal of Kilpatrick Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:32:00 EST
DETROIT -- A lawyer hired by the city of Detroit to fight efforts to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick filed legal papers about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday asking a judge to halt the City Council's scheduled forfeiture of office hearings.

Judge makes DPS board member's kids wards of the court Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:47:00 EST
DETROIT -- A Wayne County Juvenile Court judge on Wednesday ordered the children of a Detroit Public Schools board member to be made temporary wards of the court pending continued investigation of claims he abused and neglected them.

Detroit teachers to rally against layoffs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:52:00 EST
DETROIT -- Teachers plan to rally Thursday against expected layoffs in Detroit Public Schools before a school board meeting.

Warren man guilty of murder in beer-bottle attack Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:57:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS --After just under 90 minutes of deliberation, a Macomb County Circuit Court jury today found a Warren man guilty of felony murder in the beating death of a 50-year-old acquaintance during a drug deal gone bad.

Judge denies lower bond for Mount Clemens mob attack suspects Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:44:00 EST
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- A judge today denied a request to lower bond for four teens accused of participating in a mob attack on three people in Mount Clemens, and postponed their preliminary exam until Monday.

Goodman: No conflict of interest Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:18:00 EST
DETROIT -- The attorney hired by the Detroit City Council to advise it on the text message scandal is in a conflict of interest because his law firm represents a client who won a $1.3 million jury verdict against the city this year, a spokesman for the mayor's defense team said Wednesday.

Vartan Kupelian: Major pain: Woods will not play for remainder of 2008 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:52:00 EST
Tiger Woods, who talked in January about the possibility of winning all four majors, won't even be at the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club.

Tigers earn 10th victory in 12 games Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:42:00 EST
Behind another excellent start from Armando Galarraga (7-2), combined with another poor one for the Giants' big bust, Barry Zito (2-11), the Tigers scored five of their seven runs in the first two innings and weren't greatly threatened after that.

Rising costs force many teens to stretch their dollars Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:27:00 EST
Across Metro Detroit and throughout the country, teenagers like Pullen are for the first time facing the pain of inflation -- when that allowance or paycheck from a part-time job doesn't buy what it used to and something has to give. In the past year, big price jumps in two of the things teens spend the most money on -- food and fuel -- have forced them to cut back on extras such as clothes, shoes, video games and Starbucks.

Doctor shortage worsens as student debt rises Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:52:00 EST
Michigan medical students getting slammed by mounting post-graduate debt are shying away from areas of medicine that are in high need and demand, but rank low on the doctor pay scale, a state association asserts.

Mayor threatens 1,300 layoffs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:57:00 EST
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is threatening to lay off 1,300 workers after July 1 if the City Council doesn't sell the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

14-year-old Pontiac gunshot victim dies Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:35:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A 14-year-old Alabama boy shot over the weekend died Wednesday, police said.

Obama tours Wayne County Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:57:00 EST
Barack Obama touted his plans to help college students and met with a largely friendly group of community leaders on Tuesday, wrapping up a two-day Michigan campaign swing.

Lawyer for city to file suit Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:12:00 EST
DETROIT -- Calling the City Council's efforts to oust Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick doomed from the start, a lawyer hired by the city says he'll file suit today to save taxpayers money from hefty legal bills.

Detroit contractor faces DUI charge Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:12:00 EST
SOUTHFIELD -- A major city of Detroit contractor is scheduled to be in Southfield 46th District Court today for a pretrial hearing on a drunken driving charge and could be headed behind bars.

Former teacher guilty of having sex with boy Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- A former Plymouth Christian Academy teacher was taken into immediate custody Tuesday by Wayne County Sheriff's deputies after being found guilty of having a sexual affair with a 15-year-old former student.

Mayor to hold thank-you party for Motor City Makeover volunteers Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Volunteers in the sixth annual Motor City Makeover in May will enjoy free food, music and activities Saturday on Belle Isle.

DPS police sting nets theft ring suspects Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Detroit Public Schools police have arrested six people suspected of being part of a theft ring that has stolen more than $60,000 in computers from three schools , officials announced Tuesday.

Royal Oak serves as backdrop for Lifetime movie Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
ROYAL OAK -- Many who were downtown on Tuesday afternoon might have spotted actress Sigourney Weaver and another rare sight: the Royal Oak mayor riding a convertible with three very leggy drag queens.

Groves High history teacher is named Michigan's best Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:32:00 EST
BIRMINGHAM -- Groves High School history teacher Karen Lessenberry was named Michigan's Outstanding American History Teacher of the Year.

Oakland County briefs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
A $1,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for damaging and stealing equipment off an Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Division boat. More than $2,000 in police communication gear was either damaged or removed from a patrol boat at Greens Park on Lake Orion between June 9 and June 14. Anyone with information is asked to call (800) 773-2587.

Academy students claim $45M fraud Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EST
CLAWSON -- A postsecondary school has defrauded more than 2,000 students of more than $45 million and continues to lure new students with promises of associate degrees it is not certified to grant in Michigan, lawyers allege in documents filed in federal court in Detroit.

Marijuana issue on ballot Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
FERNDALE -- Voters in this funky and progressive suburb will get the chance in November to legalize the sale of marijuana within city limits for medical purposes.

Aerocar scheduled to land at Concours d'Elegance Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
ROCHESTER -- The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance on Aug. 3 will host Ed Sweeney's 1956 Aerocar.

Suspect nabbed in Ferndale ATM robbery Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:22:00 EST
FERNDALE -- A 19-year-old man is in custody and expected to face charges after an early morning arrest Monday involving three police departments and ending in a foot chase in Ferndale.

Oakland Briefs Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Oakland County

Man found guilty in 'cold case' killing of Eastpointe teen Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A Macomb County jury today found a 58-year-old man guilty of kidnapping and killing a 13-year-old girl who disappeared 22 years ago from an Eastpointe Dairy Queen.

Mount Clemens summit to look at youth violence Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- The Mount Clemens mayor plans to organize a summit to address youth violence in the wake of two recent incidents involving teens.

Shelby Township residents fight tree-cutting Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
SHELBY TOWNSHIP -- Neighbors are getting organized in their fight against a company that's been clear-cutting trees in central Macomb County to make way for power lines.

Defense startup sees sales of parts take off Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Michael Jozefiak knows war is hell, but the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have proved just the opposite for Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, the startup company he co-owns here that distributes, assembles and manufactures parts for the U.S. government.

Gratiot gets makeover of bus stops, median Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
The township's Downtown Development Authority is teaming up with SMART to pour new concrete pads, install upgraded bus shelters and put in benches and trash cans at every Gratiot bus stop from 14 Mile north to Willington Crescent.

Phone service, including 911, disrupted in Macomb County Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Phone service, including 911, was disrupted for several hours Tuesday in parts of Macomb County.

Macomb County briefs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Plans to construct a building to house a District Court and the township's Police Department hit a snag when the township's board voted unanimously Tuesday night to table activities related to a $20 million justice center. The board was scheduled to consider a request to increase fines and fees at the 41-A District Court to help pay for the project, a request to seek bonds to finance the project and adopt design plans. After hearing a consultant's report on the feasibility of constructing the building without raising taxes, board members voted to table discussions. The report found the township is facing a projected deficit of up to $4.4 million by 2013.

Crowds crown debut of Livingston Castle Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:57:00 EST
Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Kay, 34, extended his military leave to be one of the first to line up Tuesday morning for the long-awaited opening of a White Castle in Livingston County.

Medical, retail sites to boost downtown Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
FOWLERVILLE -- What once was a hodgepodge of empty businesses and lots is expected to transform into a focal point in the heart of downtown.

Student of the week: Megan McGuffin Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Who she is: Megan Marie McGuffin is a 2008 graduate of Pinckney Community High School in Livingston County.

Livingston County briefs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
A Genoa Township man accused of running over a State Police sergeant with a golf cart Sunday is due in 44th Circuit Court today for an exam conference before Judge L. Suzanne Geddis. Scott Cote, 43, was charged with a third offense of operating under the influence of intoxicants, possessing suspected marijuana and resisting and obstructing a police officer. His bond was set at $5,000. The Michigan State Police Brighton Post said that during a patrol around midnight Sunday, troopers saw a golf cart speeding on Coon Lake Road near Chilson Road. Cote reportedly went through a private yard, and a sergeant chased him on foot. Police said Cote ran over the sergeant, who was uninjured. The sergeant jumped on the back of the cart and arrested Cote.

Burgers beckon, return to duty doesn't for White Castle lover Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:02:00 EST
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Kay was one of the first to line up at White Castle this morning for a sack of 40 "Slyders" at the opening of the popular burger joint -- the first in Livingston County.

Livingston Briefs Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Howell

What's selling: 245 Moon Ridge, Brighton Township Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Description: Four-bedroom, 3 1/2 -bath brick ranch on more than 15 acres with central air conditioning, first-floor laundry, finished basement and attached two-car garage.

New Cass Lake Road Bridge opens Tuesday Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:46:00 EST
There's good news in Oakland County: The county road commission has announced it will officially open the new Cass Lake Road Bridge on Tuesday, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Jack-knifed semi cleared from I-96 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:22:00 EST
Police have cleared a tractor-trailer truck that jack-knifed earlier this morning on westbound Interstate 96 near US-23.

Neal Rubin: Careless drivers can be funny, until you share their road Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
As far as driving violations go, applying red polish to your toenails at 60 mph could be a gray area.

Motorbike safety push gears up Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:07:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- A report released today urges states to do more to improve motorcycle safety as interest in the two-wheeled transportation soars in the wake of $4-a-gallon gasoline.

Tom Greenwood: Sunday's good bet: Tunnel trip for free Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Caesars Windsor Casino has announced it will pay the toll for up to 4,000 vehicles at the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel from 3-8 p.m. in celebration of the casino's grand opening weekend.

Looking to avoid aggressive drivers? Check those bumpers Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:56:00 EST
Three horrors await Americans who get behind the wheel of a car for a family road trip this summer: the spiraling price of gas, the usual choruses of "are-we-there-yet?" -- and the road rage of fellow drivers.

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