BERKLEY – The Berkley Board of Education unanimously approved asking voters to pay for a $169.1 million bond to rebuild and renovate schools even though some residents asked them to postpone their decision so they could get more information. Full Story »
DETROIT (AP) — President Barack Obama’s chief anti-drug official says marijuana is becoming more popular among U.S. teens and they have cut down on smoking cigarettes, binge drinking and meth use. Full Story »
PONTIAC (AP) — A court says there was nothing wrong with an Oakland County jury trying to re-enact the final moments of a woman’s life before it declared her husband guilty of murder. Full Story »
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) — A 93-year-old Grand Rapids man who spent two days lying on his bathroom floor after a bout with dizziness and a hard fall is recovering at a hospital with a broken hip Full Story »
DEARBORN (AP) — AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 4.7 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.54. Full Story »
Traveling to Dominican Republic to demonstrate use of equipment. Full Story »
FERNDALE — A free health clinic in Ferndale is set to open this spring thanks in part to a $150,000 earmark for the project that was included in a massive spending bill approved by the U.S. House. Full Story »
Public can safely rid medicine cabinets of old prescriptions. Full Story »
What can I say? It's been a week of haven'ts. I haven't gotten my Christmas cards out. I haven't baked any cookies. I haven't mailed any packages. I haven't dug most of the Christmas decorations out of the basement, and I haven't finished my Christmas shopping. Full Story »
Legislation includes amendment to impose fees on large firms. Full Story »
The holiday shopping season is make-or-break time for small retailers, many of which tie their success directly to the overall health of Oakland County's plethora of downtowns. Full Story »
'Tis the season for great values. The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section is having a 12 Days of Christmas sale at its thrift shops in Berkley, 3297 W. 12 Mile Road, and Royal Oak, 1221 E. Lincoln, through Dec. 24. Full Story »
Salvation Army donations down $30,000 in suburbs. ROYAL OAK — Salvation Army bell ringers may be out in greater numbers, but the clang of coins dropping into the red kettles isn't on the rise. Full Story »
Exceptions made for three Detroit casinos. Full Story »
Homeless program gets approval for permanent facility. Full Story »
President overseeing two wars addresses incongruity of receiving Peace Prize Full Story »
HAZEL PARK — The new Nine Mile Road bridge over I-75 could be opened as soon as this weekend, officials say. Full Story »
Judge rules homeless shelter 'closely related' to church's purpose. Full Story »
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP — The Fridge Toboggan Run, a favorite winter activity for many Oakland County children, won't be open this winter, and there's a good chance it may never reopen. Full Story »
Construction plans for the Troy-Birmingham Multi-Modal Transit Center took a step forward Thursday when the U.S. House of Representatives voted 221-200 to approve a $447 billion U.S. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. Full Story »
PONTIAC — Voters in participating Oakland County communities will face a two-year millage renewal instead of a four-year renewal to fund local SMART bus service in their communities. Full Story »
Images capture beauty, drama of wildlife in 24 countries Full Story »
Police say he tried to hide drug after setting off court metal detector. Full Story »
FERNDALE — The city is expected to increase parking fines as the first of several proposed moves to raise money to fund a downtown parking deck. Full Story »
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Thursday she won't start imposing a $127-per-pupil spending cut this month, giving school districts a holiday gift that could carry over into January. Full Story »
A crow stands on a tree branch in Switzerland. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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