4,000 missing without trace in Mich.; anguished families keep searching

Families desperately seek answers from police, even strangers, while other crimes — murders, break-ins, drug rings — grab headlines and the public’s attention.

Census: Detroit population loss slows, some suburbs see growth

Detroit’s rate of population loss slowed last year, barely keeping the state’s largest city above 700,000 people, according to Census estimates released today that also show some growth in the suburbs.

Big plans are in the works for a tiny Capitol Park in downtown Detroit

Capitol Park, site of Michigan's first Capitol building and more recently where people wait for the bus, is a major front in the block-by-block battle to gentrify downtown.

Teen shot on Detroit’s southwest side

A teenager has been shot in the chest on the city’s southwest side. The incident occurred Thursday morning near Sharon Street and W. Vernor Highway, located in an area between Springwells and Ferry streets.

Panel to decide today if Duggan’s eligible for mayoral run

Detroit — A decision is due today on Mike Duggan’s eligibility to run for Detroit mayor, as some of his opponents continued to insist he has failed to meet new City Charter requirements for filing for office.

The time is now for Red Wings; goalie Jimmy Howard could hold key

Now we find out how tight and real it is, how frustrated the Blackhawks truly are, how much higher Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Howard can raise their games. The Red Wings are gathering confidence and the Blackhawks are gathering themselves.

• Photos: Red Wings practice ahead of Game 4

Group seeks to block insurance coverage of abortion in Michigan

Lansing — Political powerhouse Right to Life of Michigan is seeking a voter-initiated ban on health insurers covering elective abortion procedures in basic insurance plans in an attempt to bypass a Gov. Rick Snyder veto.

Lions newest RB Reggie Bush ready to work, ‘win championships’

Bush, as he will remind you, wasn’t exiled to the Lions. He chose to be here, and he’s not once regretted his decision. "I came here to work," he said Wednesday after the second of three OTA sessions for the Lions this week.

Tigers sweep Indians in wet, wacky series finale

The Tigers splashed past the Cleveland Indians 11-7 on Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep of the first-place Tribe. They waited out delays of one hour and 50 minutes to win it.

• Photos: Tigers 11, Indians 7

Lions need Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley at front of line as leaders

Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley were the first to line up — Fairley won, barely — but Washburn immediately called for a rematch, asking the rest of the group how many were picking Fairley to repeat.

• Photos: Lions' Wednesday drills

Tigers’ Jim Leyland bends rule; ace Justin Verlander is grateful

"(Verlander) hugged me for 10 minutes," manager Jim Leyland said about the decision to break his own rule of no pitcher staying in the game after a delay of more than an hour. This delay was an hour and two minutes.

• Photos: Tigers 11, Indians 7

Pistons' coach search moves ahead with Maurice Cheeks interview

As the Pistons concluded their interview with the Oklahoma City assistant Wednesday, it appears they won’t be bringing in any more candidates, a source tells The Detroit News.

Red Wings draw on faceoff savvy to fuel postseason run

The Red Wings, in fact, clearly have dominated the battle in the faceoff circle during the series, winning more than 50 percent each game. "It is important because you want control of the puck," Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg said.

Grill experts offer new books on the age-old method of cooking outdoors

You'd think there would be nothing new under the sun since the time man first set his dinner to flame, but every year hence there seems to be yet another ...

Chevy Spark EV to cost under $20K after tax credit

General Motors Co. said Thursday its 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will start at $27,495 and will cost less than $20,000 after factoring in a $7,500 federal tax ...

Officials: Kilpatrick got flight passes via friend

Before he was a flight risk, Kwame Kilpatrick was so broke he couldn’t fly without help from a female gospel singer, who prison officials outed as the source ...

Local artist GRiZ moves up at Movement

Grant Kwiecinski, aka GRiZ, used to attend Movement, now he's on stage for the second year. Read about him and see the complete lineup.

Refreshed Fall Out Boy back with big sound

A recharged, revamped Fall Out Boy returned to the Fillmore Detroit Wednesday, treating the sold-out crowd to a pumped-up versions of new favorites and ...

Ford to cease vehicle production in Australia

Ford Motor Co. will stop manufacturing vehicles in Australia in 2016, a continent where the Dearborn automaker has produced automobiles for about nine decades.

Red Wings must rev up power play to seize series stranglehold

They generate scoring chances against a penalty kill that is perfect, 29-for-29 in the playoffs. But they must convert. It is a crucial issue in Game 4

Home-cooked tomatoes sweet as home-grown

If you're like me, you're counting the days until the first red, ripe tomato appears in the garden or at the farmer's market.

Rationale behind Beaumont-Henry Ford merger still alive

Metro Detroit's mega-hospital merger may be dead, but the forces that pushed Beaumont Health Systems into the arms of its larger rival, Henry Ford, are very ...

1 dead, 1 arrested after police chase ends in Detroit

Detroit - One person is dead and another in custody after a police chase early Thursday involving two suspected carjackers.

Wednesday's high schools roundup: Pitching leads Canton to baseball title

After pitching a no-hitter Monday, Mike Stafford hit an RBI triple in the bottom of the sixth inning that helped Canton defeat Brighton, 2-0, on Wednesday ...

Grosse Pointe South coach suspended for trying to recruit 8th grader

Tom Rashid, an assistant director for the MHSAA, indicated neither he nor his association would comment on the penalties, if any, the MHSAA handed down until ...

Review: 'Hangover Part III' is better sequel to original

First things first: 'The Hangover Part III' is much better than the second 'Hangover.' 'Part III' is an odd piece of work, a twisty caper with a surprisingly ...

George Clinton, O'Jays, Guess Who to headline River Days festival

Summer will kick off with a funky beat.

Alleged robber fatally shot on Detroit's northwest side

Detroit - An attempted robbery reportedly proved fatal for an alleged robber early Thursday morning in a shootout on the city's northwest side.