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In a somber farewell, hundreds of mourners packed a funeral service Friday to celebrate the life of a 12-year-old girl they described as smart, respectful and a sports lover. The mourners filed into Christ Jesus Personal Image Ministry on West Seven Mile to pay their respects to Kadejah Davis, who recently had celebrated her 12th birthday at Northland Skating Rink.
An internal Wayne County investigation found high markups on television and radio advertisements bought with tax dollars by a company close to a fired top aide of county Executive Robert Ficano.
The mayor announced today a tentative agreement, which includes concessions, has been reached with police unions in the effort to stave off a state takeover. The administration now will turn its attention to the Detroit Fire Fighters Association.
Someone has stepped up payments toward restitution in the Detroit text-message scandal — and it’s not Kwame Kilpatrick.
A mother driving her five children to school was struck by two cars this morning at the intersection of 26 Mile and County Line Road.
Both sides claimed victory following a judge’s ruling today on a lawsuit that challenged how the Wayne County Airport Authority handled its public meetings.
Detroit — A Metro Detroit lawmaker says he's targeting land speculators by introducing legislation requiring buyers of county-foreclosed properties stay current on their taxes for three years.
Detroit— The Michigan appeals court says a judge illegally blocked Detroit voters from considering whether to ease penalties for possession of marijuana.
Westland — An early morning fire has claimed the lives of an elderly couple in the Westland Meadows Mobile Home Park.
The state's Education Achievement Authority will need $24.7 million for start-up costs that include administrative salaries, technology for students and classrooms, and paying for a summer academy for teachers.
Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled his second budget Thursday that includes a modest 2.4 percent overall increase and more money for schools, public safety and transportation.
Detroit — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is investigating Wayne County for Medicaid fraud, adding another layer to the probe of Executive Robert Ficano’s administration.
Springfield Township — A 58-year-old Springfield Township woman was killed Thursday when her minivan collided with a Waterford School District bus, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies reported.
Troy — A grass-roots group has formed a political action committee to raise funds for a planned recall effort against Mayor Janice Daniels.
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