http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:00 EDT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:49:35 EDT 30 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130620/METRO05/306200045/1414/METRO05 ]]>Metro Detroit is edging closer to seeing the green light for two massive, multi-year road construction projects that are expected to cost $2.65 billion. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Tom Greenwood | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130620/METRO05/306200045/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130619/METRO/306190096/1414/METRO05 A new set of hunting and fishing license fees that will bring in $19.7 million a year to help pay for 41 additional conservation officers was approved Wednesday by the state Senate. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:38:00 EDT By Gary Heinlein | Detroit News Lansing Bureau http://detroitnews.com/article/20130619/METRO/306190096/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130618/METRO/306180024/1414/METRO05 ]]>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. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Jennifer Chambers | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130618/METRO/306180024/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130617/METRO05/306170056/1414/METRO05 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. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:08:00 EDT http://detroitnews.com/article/20130617/METRO05/306170056/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130615/METRO/306150037/1414/METRO05 — Police are looking for a Grand Rapids mother of three children who hasn't been seen by her family since May 30. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:54:00 EDT | Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130615/METRO/306150037/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130614/METRO08/306140069/1414/METRO05 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. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:30:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130614/METRO08/306140069/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130614/METRO/306140090/1414/METRO05 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. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:54:00 EDT Oralandar Brand-Williams | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130614/METRO/306140090/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130614/METRO05/306140042/1414/METRO05 ]]>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? Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tom Greenwood http://detroitnews.com/article/20130614/METRO05/306140042/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130613/METRO05/306130042/1414/METRO05 ]]>The Ford and Haggerty roads intersection in Canton Township is the most crash prone in southeastern Michigan, edging out 11 Mile and Southfield Road. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tom Greenwood | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130613/METRO05/306130042/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130613/METRO/306130136/1414/METRO05 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. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:21:00 EDT By Chad Livengood | Detroit News Lansing Bureau http://detroitnews.com/article/20130613/METRO/306130136/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120074/1414/METRO05 — 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:27:00 EDT By Mike Martindale | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120074/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120117/1414/METRO05 — 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:26:00 EDT By Chad Livengood | Detroit News Lansing Bureau http://detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120117/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120113/1414/METRO05 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:27:00 EDT By Tony Briscoe | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120113/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120032/1414/METRO05 ]]>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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Jim Lynch | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130612/METRO/306120032/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110079/1414/METRO05 ]]>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. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:32:00 EDT By Mike Martindale | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110079/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110099/1414/METRO05 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. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:17:00 EDT By Tony Briscoe | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110099/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110019/1414/METRO05 ]]>The Michigan Lottery is reviewing proposals to sell game tickets online — a decision causing some uneasiness with vendors. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Leonard N. Fleming | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110019/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO05/306110034/1414/METRO05 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. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:11:00 EDT Tom Greenwood | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO05/306110034/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110018/1414/METRO05 ]]>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 of national intelligence. Or he's a traitor for doing the same thing. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT Laura Berman http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110018/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110029/1414/METRO05 Saline — Police and medical officials in Washtenaw County are reporting eight heroin overdoses, including one death, over a two-day span. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:30:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110029/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110024/1414/METRO05 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. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:47:00 EDT | Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110024/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110046/1414/METRO05 Ironton — The Ironton Ferry in northern Lower Michigan is set to begin operating following major upgrades. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:04:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110046/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110047/1414/METRO05 Grand Rapids officials say they have come up with a plan to remove a trash bin that's stuck in the Grand River. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:06:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110047/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO05/306110040/1414/METRO05 Detroit — A pole and power lines are down at the corner of Lyndon and Schaefer roads on the city's west side. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:37:00 EDT Tom Greenwood | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO05/306110040/1414/METRO05 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110026/1414/METRO05 Coldwater — The main Branch County Library building needs major repairs, including the removal of lead paint. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:51:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130611/METRO/306110026/1414/METRO05