Saunteel Jenkins was a political long shot -- an insider's pick who had never been a TV star or Motown singer -- when she announced her intention to run for Detroit City Council. But in May, she took her three-minute stump speech to a one-day boot camp for women interested in politics and, at the end of the day, she walked out with a new speech and a sense of confidence that wore well on the ... Full Story »
There's a lot at stake for Michigan in the 2010 census: federal funding for social programs and the potential loss of at least one U.S. House seat. Yet the challenges to get an accurate count are greater now than ever, for the state and particularly Detroit, experts say. Full Story »
Six more people have died from H1N1 since last week, state health officials said on Monday as they singled out people with asthma as those who should get the swine flu vaccine. Full Story »
Nearly a third of all the road miles in Michigan were rated in poor condition last year, according to a study released Monday. The latest evaluation of all state's roads eligible for federal funding puts Wayne and Oakland counties as having the most miles in poor condition. Full Story »
Roseville -- A Flint teen was ordered to stand trial Monday on charges prosecutors describe as the final act in a three-day crime spree that included armed robbery, carjackings and murder. Full Story »
Madison Heights -- Andrew Wong served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and has been on a mission ever since to honor other Metro Detroit Chinese Americans who served this country. Full Story »
Ann Arbor -- The voyage should have taken five hours. A century later, descendants are still trying to learn how the Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 became one of the Great Lakes' greatest mysteries. Full Story »
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Six more people have died from the H1N1 virus since last week, state health officials said Monday as they strongly recommended people with asthma to get the swine and seasonal flu vaccines. Full Story »
The petition form for a 2010 ballot initiative calling for a 20% cut in auto insurance rates won approval of a state elections panel today. Full Story »
A Flint teen was ordered to stand trial today on charges connected to what prosecutors describe as the final act in a three-day crime spree that included armed robbery, carjackings and murder. Full Story »
Johnathan Patrick Williams faces up to life in prison on charges he assaulted a police officer Friday, slashing him in the head and face with a knife. Full Story »
Vice President Joe Biden stunned the noon lunch crowd when he stopped at Lafayette Coney Island for "one on one, hold the onions" with Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Full Story »
Highland Park -- Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince is scheduled to present a $5,000 check to Gleaners Community Food Bank this afternoon. Full Story »
Detroit --State Sen. Tom George announced this morning he has introduced two bills that would create a Detroit/Wayne County Redevelopment Authority. Full Story »
Wayne County residents probably already knew it, but their roads are now officially the worst in the state, according to a study released Monday. Full Story »
The census, conducted every 10 years, is the federal government's biggest peacetime effort. As many as 1.2 million staffers will be working to get everyone counted in Michigan. Full Story »
Grand Rapids -- The city manager of Grand Rapids says up to 150 city employees will be laid off Jan. 1. Full Story »
Dearborn -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 7.8 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.67. Full Story »
Michiganians can expect bumpier rides and fewer construction jobs as declining state revenue jeopardizes federal road funds. Full Story »
Is it environmental awareness or political correctness? That's the question swirling around a bill recently introduced in the Michigan House that would require driver's education programs to propagate environmental doctrines to new drivers. Full Story »
Royal Oak Township -- A failed millage last week means tighter times ahead, according to township officials, but residents will still receive basic services. Full Story »
Carleton -- Monroe County authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy whose body was dropped off in a park Saturday morning. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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