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Wings land a big one in free agent Hossa Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- Forward Marian Hossa turned down reported offers of close to $100 million from other teams to come to the Red Wings on a 1-year contract for $7.4 million.

GM shares fall below $10 for first time since 1954 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Shares of General Motors Corp. plunged Wednesday to close below $10 for the first time in more than half a century, as investors shrugged off better-than-expected June sales and analysts raised concerns about the company's cash needs.

Appeals Court rejects bid to remove judges from Kilpatrick case Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Michigan Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's effort to remove every judge in the city's 36th District Court from overseeing preliminary proceedings in the criminal case against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty.

Council president: 'Business as usual' Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- City Council President Kenneth Cockrel Jr. pledged Wednesday to continue with business as usual despite a broadening FBI public corruption probe of a $47 million sludge deal.

Plymouth church to sell discounted gas Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
The Living Word Church will work with the Plymouth Super Center on 400 Ann Arbor Road at noon Thursday to provide gas at 30 cents cheaper than the average, which is $4.18 per gallon.

Granholm: State should look at lower freeway speed limits Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:12:00 EST
LANSING -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm said today the state should look at lowering the 70 mph speed limit on freeways to conserve energy in the era of $4-a-gallon gas.

Granholm disheartened by Detroit corruption probe Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:57:00 EST
LANSING -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm said today news of an FBI investigation into the Detroit City Council is "extremely disconcerting and disappointing."

Chrysler names executives to employee relations, communications posts Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:36:00 EST
Chrysler LLC said it has appointed Nancy Rae, currently executive vice president for human resources and communications, to also lead employee relations.

Kid Rock adds fourth DTE show Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:04:00 EST
Just in time for the Fourth of July, Kid Rock has announced his fourth show this month at DTE Energy Music Theatre.

Brandon couple faces charges in sexual assault of girl, 16 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:35:00 EST
OXFORD -- A 64-year-old convicted sex offender from Brandon Township and his wife are both expected to face charges Thursday in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly paid money to test and rate sexual devices for the man.

GM stock falls below $10 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EST
General Motors shares sank Wednesday to their lowest level in more than 50 years after brokerage firm Merrill Lynch raised the specter of bankruptcy for the biggest U.S. automaker.

Slow down, save money: Hurried drivers resist gas-conserving move Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:12:00 EST
Michigan drivers appear to be avoiding one of the few weapons they have to combat record fuel prices: the gas pedal.

Mayor's father under scrutiny Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EST
Bernard N. Kilpatrick, the father of Detroit's mayor, is under scrutiny as part of a wide-ranging investigation of City Hall contracting.

Rosa Parks memorabilia to be auctioned Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EST
Thousands and thousands of personal items of civil rights legend Rosa Parks are up for auction in New York City in a sale that is expected to bring $10 million.

Cox sues Blues over funds Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Attorney General Mike Cox, an outspoken critic in recent months of the way Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan conducts its business, is taking his battle against the state's largest insurer to court.

John Niyo: Heist hockey? Hossa's bargain deal makes Red Wings huge favorites Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
To the victor go the spoils.

Bob Wojnowski: Wings' future success ensured Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- After you lift the Stanley Cup, you spend the summer filling it up, again and again. And then, when the euphoria ebbs, you deal with the hangover. For the Red Wings, we just discovered their hangover formula.

Tigers' pitchers suffer Twin thumpings Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
This time, Minnesota beats up on rookie Bonine as Detroit loses first series in a month.

Mayor seeks hearing on texts Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Lawyers for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty have asked for an emergency hearing today in 36th District Court to block a Wayne County prosecutor's plan to reveal numerous text messages.

Couple's merchandise brings Pure flair to Cityfest Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The city is a "Detroit-a-licious" experience for Shawn Santo, co-owner of Pure Detroit, a retailer featured at this week's Cityfest that started in the now-defunct David Whitney building and morphed over a decade into three urban-specialty shops, three cafes and a lingerie shop.

Dance, sing, eat: Cityfest rolls on in New Center with entertainment for all Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Comerica Cityfest, running until Sunday, will feature local musicians and funk-master George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. Each day of the festival, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. today through Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, visitors will find

Storms cause mass outages Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
A line of severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, wind, lightning and thousands of power outages as it swept across the state late Wednesday.

Group's ads targets Obama Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
An independent arm of the Republican National Committee will begin airing ads targeting Sen. Barack Obama in Michigan and three other states beginning next week.

Detroit to levy $55 fines for unlicensed bikes Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
In a city that has one of the nation's highest crime rates, Detroit cops have been given the order to start cracking down on unregistered bicycles.

Laura Berman: Judgment is no salve in slaying Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
In these balmy months of summer, Dr. Alireza Armin and his wife, Nahid, visit their daughter Leila Kristine separately, their way to meticulously tend the flowers on her grave.

Source: Men in FBI probe favored in deal Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Two businessmen at the center of an FBI probe into a $47 million sludge-hauling contract won a contract with the city's waste incinerator that an environmental activist claims was designed so they were the only qualified bidders.

Two face charges in sex assault Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
A 64-year-old convicted sex offender from Brandon Township and his wife are both expected to face charges today in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly paid money to test sexual devices for the man.

Livonia vote expected on adding hospital site Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey is supporting the annexation of the former Northville Psychiatric Hospital site now that it appears almost certain the issue will appear on the ballot.

Plymouth church sponsors cheap gas event Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Living Word Church is sponsoring The Gas Buy Down as a way of extending a helping hand to the community in the midst of rising gas prices, the church's pastor said.

Police question father of missing baby Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
A man police say tossed his newborn into a trash container was taken into police custody around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Detroit Police Department spokesman James Tate said.

Wayne briefs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Detroit, Hamtramck, Livonia, Canton Township.

Mayor seeks to suppress texts Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:17:00 EST
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy got a Detroit magistrate to order SkyTel to turn over six years' worth of text messages from 15 different individuals, a lawyer defending Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on criminal charges said Tuesday.

Suit: DPS had little oversight Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:17:00 EST
Operating for years within the bureaucracy of Detroit Public Schools, a department manager created his "own country" where he set up an impenetrable computer system and sidestepped accounting policies to issue more than $45 million in unauthorized contracts.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office to get U.S. honor Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has been selected to receive the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award -- the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government.

Oakland briefs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Countywide, Waterford, White Lake Township, Rochester Hills, Southfield.

Go slow for kids' sake, two moms warn drivers Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Think twice about zooming down tree-lined, residential West Maplehurst. Those bright yellow signs dotting almost every lawn warn motorists the speed limit is 25 miles per hour. The SLOW ZONE signs are the work of two moms tired of waving their arms and yelling at drivers to slow down.

Cops seek two in fatal Pontiac shooting Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Two suspects remain at large in the fatal shooting of a man apparently slain during a drug-related shooting Sunday night alongside a neighborhood park.

Rochester Hills teens charged in dozens of car break-ins Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Four teenagers face charges in a recent rash of car break-ins -- including at least 50 in one night -- that investigators said were aided by victims leaving valuables visible inside unlocked vehicles.

Southfield seeks nominations for Community Pride Awards Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The city is seeking nominations for its 2008 Community Pride Awards, which honor residents who have gone the extra mile to beautify their neighborhoods.

Camp a place for summer fun Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Most people know the Salvation Army from its Christmas-time red kettle fundraising campaign, thrift shops and work with the needy.

Ex-teacher gets probation in teen sex case Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A former Roseville High School French teacher accused of having sex with her teenage classroom aide hugged family, friends and co-workers on Wednesday after a Macomb County Circuit judge sentenced her to three years' probation.

Macomb briefs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Sterling Heights, Warren, Clinton Township.

Former Roseville teacher gets probation for sex with classroom aide Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:14:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A former Roseville High School French teacher accused of having sex with her teenage classroom aide was sentenced today in Macomb County Circuit Court to three years' probation.

Family donates park to community Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Centuries before Macomb County residents spent warm Sunday afternoons at the Moravian Hills Golf Course, the First Delaware Nation American Indian tribe settled on the land they called New Gnadenhutten, or "tents of grace," to hunt deer and fish.

Livingston briefs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Hamburg Township, Howell, Countywide, Tyrone Township.

Tom Greenwood: Zilwaukee Bridge traffic shift set Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Michigan Department of Transportation has installed two traffic shifts on the Zilwaukee Bridge, near Saginaw, to expedite traffic heading to and from northern Michigan.

Tom Greenwood: State updates booster seat rules Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
As of Monday, a new Michigan law went into effect that requires children to be secured in a booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall, whichever comes first.

Detroit drivers listed among nation's safest, insurance study says Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
An insurance study has found that drivers in Detroit are likely to experience a crash once every 12.4 years, the best among cities with between 500,000 and 1 million people.

Two Mich. students charged in videotaped school attack Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Two high school students from western Michigan who were videotaped attacking a classmate were charged with aggravated assault on Wednesday.

Campaign seeks to land MSU research facility Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
EAST LANSING -- Key movers and shakers from the state's political, business, labor and educational communities Tuesday kicked off a campaign to locate a proposed $550 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams project on the campus at Michigan State University.

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