Local Red Cross worker: Oklahoma tornado devastation ‘beyond words’

The wreckage left behind by a powerful tornado in the Oklahoma town of Moore is hard for Allison Koenigbauer to describe.

• Photos: Tornado rips Oklahoma City suburb
• Interactive: The Oklahoma tornado

Judge McCree: ‘I lusted after that woman’

Embattled Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree took the witness stand in his own defense Tuesday and animatedly described details of an extramarital affair and its consequences that could derail his judicial career. The 56-year old married judge, who freely admitted to having an affair with a litigant who had a child support case before him, testified said she came on to him after an appearance in his courtroom.

• Photos: Judge McCree in court

Former top Detroit library official charged with taking $1.4M in bribes

A former administrator with the Detroit Public Library has been charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on accusations he took more than $1.4 million in bribes and kickbacks from two contractors.

Little Caesars might look to Comerica Park if Lions get new bowl game

The Detroit Lions are expected to create a new college football bowl game in 2014, and the game would be played at Ford Field, which has hosted the city’s bowl game since it opened in 2002.

Plumes of black smoke visible in Detroit from Windsor plastics fire

A fire at a plastics recycling facility in Windsor created large plumes of thick black smoke visible from much of Metro Detroit.

Romney campaign intern facing cyber-stalking charge in Detroit

Detroit — A 2012 Republican presidential campaign intern who worked for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan made a brief appearance in federal court Tuesday on charges he cyber-stalked 15 women and extorted them into sending nude photos.

Detroit City Council approves hiring of new top lawyer

The City Council today approved the appointment of Portia Roberson as Detroit’s new top lawyer, but rejected a recommendation to hike the pay scale for the position.

GM to invest $44.5M on Lansing logistics center, creating 200 jobs

General Motors Co. officially announced today that it will spend $44.5 million to build a logistics center at its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant.

Taylor man found guilty in deaths outside Porky's Bikini Bar in Pontiac

An Oakland Circuit Court jury deliberated 15 hours over three days before returning a guilty verdict today for a Taylor man charged with the deaths of two men slain outside Porky's Bikini Bar in May 2012.

Danialle Karmanos abruptly cancels white-tie gala for hubby

After vowing the event would go on, Danialle Karmanos has canceled a June 8 white-tie gala honoring her husband, retired Compuware founder Pete Karmanos, in favor of what she said will be a more inclusive community party later this summer.

High winds, rain expected to roll through Metro Detroit

The outlook for portions of southeast Michigan is rainy and windy Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, with a line of thunderstorms expected to move through the region, the National Weather Service says.

Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma

Moore, Okla. — The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.

• Interactive: The Oklahoma tornado

Meijer first to open at Detroit's Gateway Marketplace shopping center

With a grand opening scheduled for late July, developers of Detroit's Gateway Marketplace shopping center say they hope it will serve as the pinnacle of the city's Woodward Avenue revitalization, drawing additional retailers in its wake.

Former airport CEO Mullin seeks $113K more in lawsuit

Just weeks after praising an arbitrator who awarded her $712,328 in back wages for being fired after two months as CEO of the Wayne County Airport Authority, ...

Michigan Traveling Vietnam Wall on display in Royal Oak through Thursday

Royal Oak — The Michigan Traveling Vietnam Wall arrived Tuesday morning at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, where it will be displayed through Friday.

Jodi Arias asks jury to give her life in prison

Jodi Arias asked jurors today to give her life in prison, arguing she “lacked perspective” when she told a local reporter in an interview after she was ...

Downtown Birmingham booms again with new, upscale retail

Downtown Birmingham, which struggled to fill storefronts after anchor Jacobson’s closed in 2002, has reinvented itself with a creative mix of national name ...

Police release photos from Tucson shooting rampage

Tucson, Ariz. — Authorities on Tuesday released nearly 600 photos that investigators took in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six ...

Tigers may have no choice but to send down Alex Avila

If he doesn’t pull out of this spiral, and in a hurry, the Tigers will be left with no practical choice but to return Avila, 26, to Triple A Toledo for a head- ...

Lawmakers push state to make sure pet coke piles are safe

Two members of Michigan's congressional delegation are targeting the growing piles of petroleum coke along the Detroit River, calling on the state's ...

New programs driving change in Detroit despite financial crisis

The threat of Chapter 9 bankruptcy for Michigan's largest city isn't squelching ideas whose times are overdue.

Worried parents seek out kids in tornado’s wake

Moore, Okla. — The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called ...

Lions rookie Devin Taylor wants to shine, not showboat

Taylor takes a knee on the sidelines, admiring brightly colored wrist bands that drape both arms. The 40 wrist bands are messages or causes for people and ...

Detroit native gets big break as part of Leno 'Pumpcast' couple

For many aspiring actors and entertainers in Hollywood, the big break comes in many forms — sometimes unusual and even unbelievable.

Marchionne apologizes to Italian-Americans for offensive remark

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has apologized to Italian-Americans for using the term 'wop' during a press conference at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Tuesday’s Tigers lineup: Andy Dirks gets rare start in center

Andy Dirks will play center field for just the second time this season Tuesday night when the Tigers open a two-game series against the Indians.

Jake Long helped Michigan LT Taylor Lewan decide to stay for fifth year

Lewan was mulling whether he should go to the NFL or return to the Wolverines to lead an offensive line that will have three new starters. Lewan called Long, ...

Check out the replay of Lynn Henning's Tigers chat

The Tigers begin a big two-game series against the Indians on Tuesday night. Lynn Henning hosted a chat Tuesday where he took you questions and comments.