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A 3-year-old girl fatally shot herself in an upstairs bedroom of a house while playing with a handgun, a Detroit police spokeswoman said this evening. Full Story »
A 3-year-old girl fatally shot herself in an upstairs bedroom of a house while playing with a handgun, a Detroit police spokeswoman said this evening. Full Story »
Kwame Kilpatrick got an early Christmas present today when his restitution hearing ended unexpectedly early, allowing him to return to Dallas for his son's birthday. Full Story »
A Dec. 23 preliminary exam was scheduled today for a man suspected of stealing his neighbor's auto stereo and trying to sell it on Craig's list to an undercover officer, police said. Full Story »
The quiet cries of relatives of three dead teens punctuated a Macomb County court during closing arguments today. Full Story »
The Livonia school board is expected to vote on a plan Monday that would eliminate busing for the district's high school students, according to board President Lynda Scheel. Full Story »
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A murder defendant's attempt to delay his trial fell short Tuesday after court officials scrambled to find him some clothes to wear during his trial and a judge rejected other delaying maneuvers. Full Story »
Recall efforts may proceed against Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Stathakis and New Haven Trustee Genevieve Rodzik, county elections officials ruled Friday. Full Story »
Instead of regulating medical marijuana dispensaries as businesses, the Royal Oak Plan Commission will consider banning them. Full Story »
Members of the general public are now eligible to receive protection against the H1N1 virus as the Michigan Department of Community Health expanded its vaccine guidelines Tuesday to include all persons older than 6 months of age. Full Story »
Ypsilanti -- Authorities say a 45-year-old Ypsilanti man's snowy footprints led to his arrest after he stole a Christmas gift. Full Story »
Detroit -- Osborn High School was on lockdown for more than an hour this morning after a student reported seeing someone run into the school brandishing a gun. Full Story »
Mount Clemens -- She's spent the last four years behind bars on a child abuse conviction, but later today, Julie Baumer is expected to be released on bond as she awaits a new trial. Full Story »
Wayne County Judge David Groner will issue a ruling Jan. 20 on whether Kwame Kilpatrick has to pay more or less than his current $6,000 monthly restitution bill. Full Story »
Detroit -- A federal judge ordered the Detroit chapter president of the Highwaymen Motorcycle Club locked up today after determining he tried to intimidate another club member who is cooperating with the FBI. Full Story »
Police believe a 3-year-old girl found a gun inside her home and accidentally shot and killed herself, prompting a new call for parents to lock their guns. Full Story »
Vandals have struck one too many times in two Birmingham neighborhood parks. Now, the city said it has had enough. Full Story »
New tests show two southeast Michigan canals have high levels of dangerous chemicals that can cause cancer. Full Story »
A group of Detroit students got a different perspective Wednesday when their lessons took place in the Wayne County Jail. Full Story »
General Dynamics Land Systems, a General Dynamics Corp. business unit, said Wednesday it received a $17.6 million contract for materials that will be used to convert U.S. tanks into tanks for Saudi Arabia. Full Story »
The Ann Arbor school board will vote next week on a plan that would move its elections to November each year. At the end of a study session tonight on the issue, school board President Deb Mexicotte said she would...... Full Story »
Thousands of Washtenaw County residents could be without power until the weekend depending on the length and severity of the winter storm that blew in Wednesday, a DTE spokesman said. The storm - at various times packing rain, snow flurries...... Full Story »
The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County and WAAM Talk 1600 are seeking more donations for their Angel Tree toy drive. The drive aims to collect 1,600 items by Friday, Dec. 11 to distribute to boys and girls throughout the county....... Full Story »
Clague Middle School held its Differing Abilities Day on Wednesday where students were given the opportunity to see what it's like to live with a variety of disabilities. Photos by Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com ...... Full Story »
With the need for food at a nearly all-time high, Ann Arbor area residents stepped up and set a record during the five-day Rockin' for the Hungry event. Final tallies released today show 258 tons of food were collected between...... Full Story »
It could be a long, cold night for tens of thousands left in the dark as temperatures in southeast Michigan plunge well below the freezing mark. Full Story »
Don't let cybercriminals put a damper on your holiday season! Watch for The 12 Scams of Christmas to protect yourself Full Story »
Michigan lawmakers still haven't agreed on ways to generate more money for schools as a key deadline approaches. Full Story »
General Motors has replaced its Chevrolet brand manager as it continues to shake up top management. Full Story »
His books and newspaper articles have touched hundreds of thousands of lives, but Mitch Albom's latest good deed was for a small group of Detroit churchgoers forced to worship while... Full Story »
A cold, windy night will be especially tough for some Detroiters. They've had no heat in their apartment building since last week. The managers are trying to warm the place, but it's not working. Full Story »
The high winds are dangerous, even catching a police evidence technician off guard. In this report, we talk a look at the damage the wind has caused so far. Full Story »
The Wayne County prosecutor says former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick violated his probation by not following court orders and failing to make full restitution payments to the city. Full Story »
Nine Michigan State football players are facing misdemeanor charges after a Nov. 22 dormitory brawl. Full Story »
Attorneys have just over 30 days to prepare final arguments in a hearing to decide how much ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has to pay the city each month in court-ordered restitution. Full Story »
Despite Kwame Kilpatrick’s plea of poverty…prosecutors presented evidence that the former mayor and his family spent lavishly using money from a variety of sources including loans, tax refunds, political funds, and gifts. Prosecutors maintain Kilpatrick did not disclose these…and other assets as required by the court and that some of the money was hidden in his wife’s bank accounts. But ... Full Story »
The Oakland County Executive spent this morning sharing his knowledge of financial management in the current economic crisis. L. Brooks Patterson hosted about 300 local officials from across the tri-county area. The point of the seminar was to talk about the current state of the economy and how local governments could plan better. Patterson’s Deputy County Executive Robert ... Full Story »
Officials with the Detroit Public Schools say they will soon begin demolishing more than a dozen of the city’s vacant school buildings. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter has more… The cash-strapped city has been hard-pressed in recent years to find enough funding to tear down blighted buildings. But D-P-S Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb says THIS demolition effort will be paid for with ... Full Story »
December 7, 2009 by Pat Batcheller An intense storm system is expected to bring snow, rain, and cold air to Metro Detroit this week. National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Deedler says the snow should begin to fall late Tuesday night. “Probably one to three inches (of snow) across the whole Metro area…then change over to rain quickly. The heavier snows will be north of Flint ... Full Story »
The Macomb County Sheriff says he’s considering a new job title – County Executive. In a recent opinion poll by the firm of Denno-Noor, Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel leads among all likely Democratic candidates for the new County Executive position by more than 45% points. Hackel says the poll is humbling but he’s looking at a possible run in a different way. “It’s one thing ... Full Story »
Strong winds this afternoon are creating scattered power outages across Monroe County. A high-wind advisory remains in effect until 4 a.m. Thursday across much of southeastern Michigan. Full Story »
The northbound lane of US-23 was closed earlier today due to a car accident. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's office, a car crash took place just north of the Ohio-Michigan state line. Full Story »
Robert “Hot Dog” Fleming, age 74, of Monroe formerly of Newport, passed away in his home December 7, 2009 of Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. Robert was born August 16, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Helen (Eder) Fleming. Full Story »
— Courtesy photo Sen. Randy Richardville (left) speaks with Keenan Wetzel. High school student Keenan Wetzel is against the concealed pistol bill that would allow some students the legal right to possess handguns on college campuses in Michigan. Full Story »
Margaret M. (Maggie) Dusseau, the first female supervisor for Erie Township, known for being an innovative, hard-working public servant and for her creativity, banjo playing and humor, died Tuesday morning at home after a two-year battle with cancer. Full Story »
At about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Dearborn Police Department responded to a residence located in the 22000 block of Outer Drive for an individual who had been stabbed. Full Story »
The Dearborn Public Schools, in cooperation with the city of Dearborn Health Department, will host a flu shot clinic from 2-5 p.m. Friday and Monday in the lobby of the Administration Building, 18700 Audette. The clinics are open to residents and non-residents of Dearborn. Both the seasonal flu shot and H1N1 flu shot will be available. Full Story »
DEARBORN HEIGHTS -- This year’s Dearborn Heights Goodfellows paper sale raised $37,573 — about $1,000 more than last year — despite a very poor economy. Full Story »
DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS -- Dearborn Public School support staff rejected the district’s contract offer on Sunday, so layoffs will begin next week. Full Story »
DEARBORN HEIGHTS -- The City Council publicly discussed a position in the mayor’s office Nov. 24 that’s raised some concerns, but the mayor and city attorney said there’s been no wrongdoing. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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