A local artist originally found guilty of violating a city ordinance involving a mural he painted on the side of his studio will get a new trial after the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the verdict Tuesday. Full Story »
Police say a woman threatened her husband with a 7-inch knife after he threw away her bottle of vodka as she slept in their home. Full Story »
Royal Oak -- The City Planning Commission has approved a plan to bring a $14 million project with 10 movie theater screens, 16 lanes of bowling and a liquor license to downtown. Full Story »
Detroit Public Schools has whittled its deficit down and resolved the majority of financial reporting issues that have historically plagued the district. Full Story »
Two years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Carl Grossman was aboard a Douglas aircraft, flying over the Pacific Ocean to rescue wounded soldiers in the Battle of Tarawa. Full Story »
California's state finances are awful, but Michigan is among nine other states that aren't far behind the Golden State in economic trauma, according to a new study. Full Story »
Detroit area residents turned out in a patriotic way to show their gratitude and pay their respects to veterans. Full Story »
If Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox had his way, the public would be invited to watch his deposition in the Tamara Greene lawsuit. Full Story »
Harper Woods police are asking residents today to call them if they are missing lawn equipment after a Detroit man, who has a warrant for a parole violation, was found walking with two pieces of lawn equipment about 2 a.m. Full Story »
A candlelight vigil to raise awareness about child abuse will be held at 6 tonight outside the Detroit home of a 3-year-old killed in South Carolina earlier this month. Full Story »
The distraught family of one of two men who died on Belleville Lake Tuesday morning is struggling to understand how an avid fisherman and a good swimmer drowned. Full Story »
Detroit police are investigating the case of woman who was found dead inside an empty house on the city's west side. Full Story »
A Michigan man has been injured in a hunting accident in Tama County. Full Story »
Detroit businessman Rayford Jackson is asking a judge that he receive no more than 18 months in prison when he is sentenced Friday on federal bribery charges. Full Story »
The Michigan Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of a Detroit-area artist who got into trouble over a mural on the exterior wall of his studio. Full Story »
The future of Ann Arbor's Mack Pool will be the topic of discussion Thursday as supporters of the city-owned pool meet to evaluate options for saving it from closing. The public is encouraged to attend a meeting hosted by the...... Full Story »
From left: Manchester Township Fire Capt. Brian Kunzelman, Firefighter Ben Huber, and Capt. Kris Kensler watch as Corporal Mike Williams of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department gives a talk about first responder training with buses in Manchester Tuesday.Angela Cesere |...... Full Story »
Despite the protests of Ypsilanti Township resident Bill Riney, crews from a Novi-based company were able to cut the tree tops impeding high-voltage lines in the area today. It's the latest action in a months-long battle between Riney and International...... Full Story »
Members of the Washtenaw County Honor Guard fire off a volley while doing a 21-gun salute during today's observance of Veteran's Day at the entrance to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare in Ann Arbor. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com In honor of...... Full Story »
A television, three pairs of tennis shoes and several baseball caps were taken during a burglary Tuesday in the 1400 block of Chestnut Street in Ypsilanti Township. A door at the home was kicked in, according to a Washtenaw County...... Full Story »
UPDATE! There is a major development in the case of a missing mom who disappeared a week ago after going out on a date. Police found the car that the... Full Story »
The family of a 3-year-old girl who was killed in South Carolina earlier this month is holding a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Full Story »
Bill Riney's long fight to save his trees may be over. Full Story »
Police say a woman threatened her husband with a 7-inch knife after he threw away her bottle of vodka as she slept in their suburban Detroit home. Full Story »
UPDATED: Monday's World Series of Poker finale was broadcast on ESPN Tuesday night so everyone could enjoy the mastery of a Shelby Township cardsharp who's beome the youngest poker champ ever, and a... Full Story »
An Ypsilanti Township man is running out of limbs to climb for his "one man" protest against the power company. Wednesday, they came and started cutting down his trees. Full Story »
A report released Wednesday by the Pew Center on the States says Michigan, along with nine other states, is at risk of fiscal calamity. Full Story »
Police say a woman threatened her husband with a 7-inch knife after he threw away her bottle of vodka as she slept in their suburban Detroit home. Full Story »
An audit shows Detroit Public Schools has cut its budget deficit by nearly $87 million. The deficit was projected at $305.9 million. Full Story »
The Stage Deli in West Bloomfield is once again feeding hungry customers with its One Cent Original Corned Beef Event. Full Story »
About 50 people gathered in Hart Plaza today to hear speeches and to march on the Detroit offices of Michigan’s U.S. Senators. The rally organizers say their event takes place as Congress debates climate change. It’s also about a month before world leaders will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark to discuss the issue. Among the presenters at the event was environmental author Bill ... Full Story »
Fifty-five laid-off Michigan State Police troopers will return to work starting November 16th. Governor Granholm says a review by the state budget director determined there is enough revenue to support the decision. “When you call somebody back… you keep them back and that they are not a ping pong ball tossed back and forth. And so, the ones that will be called back our ... Full Story »
Some family members of soldiers involved in the shooting at Fort Hood Army Base say they are angry at both the killer…and the lack of information from the military. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter has more… Michigan native Ashley Saucedo never heard the gunfire from her home on the opposite side of Fort Hood Army Base. But she received a text about it from her husband…Private Raymondo Saucedo ... Full Story »
The Kresge Foundation has announced the return of its artist fellowship awards. WDET's Amanda le Claire has more: SOQ Artists living and working in Metro Detroit can apply for the $25-thousand dollar awards. The Kresge Foundation...working with the College for Creative Studies....will focus on artists working in the literary or performing arts. Michelle Perron... Director of Kresge Arts in ... Full Story »
General Motors has announced that it not sell its Opel division. WDET’s Jerome Vaughn has more. SOQ GM made the announcement in a statement released at the end of the business day. The Detroit automaker says its board of directors made the decision in light of an improving business climate – and Opel’s importance to GM’s global strategy. GM agreed in September to sell Opel to Canadian auto ... Full Story »
The Michigan State Police is recalling 55 laid-off troopers, and the Monroe post is getting one, authorities said. Sgt. Scott Beard of the Monroe post said one of two troopers lost in the cutback during the summer is returning next week. Full Story »
A police officer testified in court Tuesday that a hit-and-run suspect accused of causing the death of a Monroe man on W. Elm Ave. during the summer was lethargic and failed several sobriety tests that day. Full Story »
On Tuesday, the state Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, to establish and increase penalties for those who act dishonorably to men and women who serve in the military. Full Story »
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners Tuesday threw out the Monroe County Commission on Aging's (COA) choice to change agencies responsible for senior legal services. Full Story »
During World War II, numerous Monroe County men who served were wounded and injured during combat. One local soldier came back to Monroe as a paraplegic, having been paralyzed on the battlefield from an exploding mortar. Full Story »
DEARBORN HEIGHTS -- Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Crestwood Board of Education has until 4 p.m. Nov. 10 submit a letter of interest. Full Story »
DEARBORN HEIGHTS -- Veterans Week aims to give something back to the men and women who serve or have served in the military. Full Story »
DEARBORN -- Dearborn police officer Richard Michalski was arraigned Oct. 23 on felony charges in 19th District Court. The charges are a result of a two-month investigation into an alleged traffic altercation where a weapon was involved. Full Story »
Operating the stove. Running the washer and dryer. All things many of us think we could do in our sleep. But people with low vision find even such ordinary tasks a challenge. Fortunately the experts at the Henry Ford Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research can show them how to perform everyday activities despite vision impairment. Full Story »
DEARBORN -- Voters living in the Dearborn Public School District will be asked Nov. 3 to extend for five years a tax to help Henry Ford Community College. Full Story »
With recent announcements coming out of Lansing of first a $165 per pupil reduction in funding for schools, then another $127 per student cut, local school administrators and parents are planning to make their feelings known by taking their protests directly to legislators. Full Story »
The Chippewa Valley Board of Education took one step forward in the process of developing a bond issue on Nov. 2 when it adopted a resolution to approve the application for preliminary qualification of bonds. Full Story »
Macomb Township senior citizens will soon have the opportunity to take their questions, concerns and opinions about state issues straight to the source - without the need for a long trip to Lansing. Full Story »
South Park Welding Supply, LLC owner Lou Darczy said the thought never crossed his mind to not rebuild the business he owns with wife Judy - even as they were watching it burn after explosions ripped through the building Nov. 1. Full Story »
As dollars continue to get tighter, Marysville officials are grappling with support for events held on city property. Full Story »
A lion cub and dog are seen at the zoo in Hungary. (AP Photo/MTI, Sandor H. Szabo)
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