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  1. Moderate leader's election in Iran stirs local hopes

    Iranian community leaders and academic experts in Metro Detroit hope moderate Haslan Rowhani's election as Iran's president opens the door for a new and warmer relationship with the United States and the Western world.

  2. AAA Michigan: Gas prices fall 27 cents over past week

    Dearborn — AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen about 27 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.95 per gallon.

  3. Police: Grand Rapids mom missing for 2 weeks

    — Police are looking for a Grand Rapids mother of three children who hasn't been seen by her family since May 30.

  4. Regional Transit Authority board to meet in Troy

    Troy — Members of a group tasked with coordinating public transportation in Detroit and four surrounding counties are scheduled to meet Friday afternoon at the SMART Oakland Terminal in Troy.

    • 1:54 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    2 charged in shooting death at vigil for gun victim

    Detroit — Two men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man during a vigil Sunday, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Friday.

  5. Road work idles for MIS racing; Minis to parade

    Sunday is Father's Day and maybe you're thinking of treating your paterfamilias to the Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Sunday at the Michigan International Speedway. But what about road construction?

    • 12:10 AM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE
    • Commuting

    Driver alert: Metro Detroit's most crash-prone intersections

    The Ford and Haggerty roads intersection in Canton Township is the most crash prone in southeastern Michigan, edging out 11 Mile and Southfield Road.

    • 7:21 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    State House OKs bill to fund heating assistance program

    The Michigan House passed legislation Thursday that lets utilities charge customers up to $1 per month to fund a heating assistance for low-income families.

    • 9:27 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Howe's son: Photos, videotapes of hockey legend unaccounted for

    — One of hockey legend Gordie Howe's sons was cross-examined Wednesday in Oakland Circuit Court during a civil trial to determine possible damages for the alleged destruction of sports memorabilia of his famous father.

    • 7:26 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Legislators vow to restore funding for Metro Detroit senior transportation program

    — The $7.8 billion general government budget bill Gov. Rick Snyder will sign Thursday does not contain $2 million in funding for a seniors transportation program in Metro Detroit — a line item cut a Macomb County legislator vows to restore.

    • 6:27 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Suspicious item near Canadian side of Ambassador Bridge causing traffic backups

    The discovery of a suspicious suitcase near the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge on Wednesday afternoon is causing slowdowns for commuters during rush hour.

  6. Michigan harbor towns anxious to begin dredging

    Russell Dzuba is in a race against time this summer. Call it the race before the race. As harbormaster for the lakeside town of Leland, he is struggling to get his marina ready to host boaters next month during the 105th Race to Mackinac.

    • 11:32 PM, Jun. 11, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Howe's son testifies ex-manager shoved Red Wings legend

    One of hockey great Gordie Howe's sons testified Tuesday he had 'serious' concerns about the handling of his father's financial affairs about 10 years ago but matters came to a head in February 2006 when one the business managers shoved his father.

    • 11:17 PM, Jun. 11, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Detroit faces slight possibility of strong storms Wednesday

    Metro Detroit has a slight chance of getting hit with an unusual weather system Wednesday that could bring severe thunderstorms, winds of up to 100 mph and isolated tornadoes, the National Weather Service warns.

    • 12:47 AM, Jun. 11, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Michigan lottery considers allowing online sales

    The Michigan Lottery is reviewing proposals to sell game tickets online — a decision causing some uneasiness with vendors.

    • 8:11 AM, Jun. 11, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE
    • Commuting

    Authorities cracking down on aggressive driving on I-75

    While police are always on the lookout for aggressive drivers, they'll be especially watchful Tuesday along a stretch of Interstate 75 in Oakland County.

  7. NSA leaker shines light on uncomfortable truths

    The debate about Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency leaker, is on. He's either a hero for shining his LED flashlight down the blacked-out rabbithole ...

  8. Officials: 8 heroin ODs in Washtenaw County in 2 days

    Saline — Police and medical officials in Washtenaw County are reporting eight heroin overdoses, including one death, over a two-day span.

  9. Michigan man gets 12 years in child sex case

    Huntington, W.Va. — A Michigan man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for traveling to West Virginia to have sex with a 12-year-old.

  10. Ironton Ferry to start taking on passengers

    Ironton — The Ironton Ferry in northern Lower Michigan is set to begin operating following major upgrades.

  11. Plan hatched to remove trash bin from Grand River

    Grand Rapids officials say they have come up with a plan to remove a trash bin that's stuck in the Grand River.

    • 9:37 AM, Jun. 11, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE
    • Commuting

    Down power lines impacting Lyndon, Schaefer on Detroit' west side

    Detroit — A pole and power lines are down at the corner of Lyndon and Schaefer roads on the city's west side.

  12. Lead paint found at Branch County Library building

    Coldwater — The main Branch County Library building needs major repairs, including the removal of lead paint.

  13. Turkia Mullin loses court battle for lifetime health benefits

    — Turkia Mullin has lost her legal battle to receive lifetime health benefits from her years as a top aide to Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.

    • 6:30 PM, Jun. 10, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Lawyer: Wayne County judge 'targeted' because of race

    Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Morrow has been 'targeted' for disciplinary proceedings partly because he is African-American, said his defense attorney ...

  14. 72,000 Michigan borrowers to share $107M for foreclosure abuse

    — About 72,000 borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure in Michigan over a 4-year period will share in a national settlement with five large banks.

    • 7:04 PM, Jun. 10, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE
    • Commuting

    After near record highs, Michigan gas prices expected to decline

    Michigan flirted with near-record gas prices over the past week, but experts say prices should begin to drop as Midwest refineries come back online.

    • 9:32 PM, Jun. 10, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Korea talks could be cause for optimism

    — The two Koreas will hold their highest-level talks in years Wednesday in an effort to restore scrapped joint economic projects and ease animosity marked by ...

  15. Authorities: Michigan soldier on leave dies in crash

    Bangor Township — Authorities say a U.S. soldier who was on leave and awaiting deployment to Afghanistan has died in a single-vehicle crash in Bay County.

  16. Doctor gets 9 months for videoing naked wrestlers

    MUSKEGON — A judge in western Michigan has sentenced a foot doctor from suburban Chicago to 9 months in jail for covertly videotaping members of a community ...

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  • Road work idles for MIS racing; Minis to parade

    Sunday is Father's Day and maybe you're thinking of treating your paterfamilias to the Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Sunday at the Michigan International Speedway. - 06/14/2013

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