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  1. Authorities: Royal Oak Twp. woman, 72, attempted to shoot daughter

    Royal Oak Township — A 72-year-old woman is in Oakland County Jail Wednesday and expected to face charges after allegedly attempting to shoot her adopted daughter during an argument.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Severe weather threat in forecast for Metro Detroit today

    The hot and humid conditions facing the metro area Wednesday could mutate into severe weather problems during the afternoon and evening, including high winds, hail and the possibility of tornados.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    McCree says he ‘lusted after’ woman in his court

    Embattled Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree testified Tuesday that his extramarital affair with a woman who had a case before him “surprised and thrilled him.”

    • May. 22, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Baby, girl injured in Detroit house fire

    Detroit — Two children were reportedly injured in an early morning house fire on the city's east side.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • OAKLAND COUNTY

    Trump: Immigrants won’t vote for GOP

    Donald Trump, the billionaire real-estate developer who flirted with running for president last year told Oakland County Republicans Tuesday if immigrants in the country illegally get a path to citizenship, “they will not be voting Republican.”

    • May. 22, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

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

    Detroit — A former top official of the Detroit Public Library was indicted Tuesday on allegations he took bribes and kickbacks totaling $1.4 million — money that could have saved branches closed by the struggling system.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Detroit council OKs top lawyer appointment, but not pay raise

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

  2. Traveling display in Royal Oak memorial to Michigan’s Vietnam fallen

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

    • May. 22, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Saturday memorial planned for newlywed minister

    It was when Ryan Costa saw his son Jordan get married Saturday that he knew his pride and joy had matured into “his own man” ready to serve God.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Grand Rapids residents complain state police helicopter patrols too loud, intrusive

    Grand Rapids — State police helicopter patrols over Grand Rapids as part of an effort to curb violent crime have prompted complaints from area residents.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Flint man accused of lawmaker threats ruled incompetent

    Flint — A Flint man who authorities say threatened to kill three lawmakers from Michigan has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.

    • 10:13 AM, May. 22, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip

    It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • SCHOOLS

    State treasury examining Pontiac schools finance report

    The Michigan Department of Treasury is analyzing a final report on whether a financial review team should be sent to the Pontiac School District to determine whether the district is in a financial emergency.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Briefs: Jury convicts Taylor man in bus shooting deaths

    An Oakland Circuit Court jury convicted a Taylor man Tuesday in the slaying of a woman and a man outside Porky’s Bikini Bar in May 2012.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Metro Detroit storms possible, then a dry Memorial Day

    Showers and thunderstorms are in the picture Wednesday and Thursday, but things will dry off for the holiday weekend.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    WMU student completes 216-mile kayak trip for fundraiser

    Muskegon — A Western Michigan University student has completed a six-day, 216-mile kayak trip down the Muskegon River to raise money for Parkinson's ...

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Black bear makes surprise visit to Michigan school

    Mancelona — A black bear that wandered into a Michigan schoolyard prompted officials to keep students inside until it ambled out of the area.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Assault complaint leads to big marijuana bust in northern Michigan

    Alden — Authorities investigating a domestic assault complaint in Michigan's northwestern Lower Peninsula ended up finding a marijuana growing operation ...

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Officials: Man, 76, dies after lawnmower accident in Bingham Twp.

    Bingham Township — Officials say a 76-year-old man has died after being trapped underneath a lawnmower in a Huron County ditch.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Police: 1-year-old dies after being found in tub in Flint

    Flint — Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint.

  3. Intern for Romney, Ryan campaign faces federal cyberstalking charges

    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 ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    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.

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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, ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    SUV on railroad tracks stops Amtrak for 2 hours

    Decatur Township — A sport utility vehicle found on railroad tracks in southwestern Michigan prompted officials to suspend Amtrak passenger train travel ...

  6. Police: Woman dead, 2 men wounded in shooting in Detroit

    Detroit — Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant residence believed to have been used for drug ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Michigan man heads to trial in 2012 death of infant son

    Ionia — A Michigan man is standing trial on murder and child abuse charges in the 2012 death of one of his twin infant sons.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Boats linked to 2010 Lake Huron oil spill being removed

    Cheboygan — Boats that officials have said were believed responsible for a 2010 Lake Huron oil spill are expected to be removed from the affected area ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Barricaded gunman found dead in Detroit's Corktown

    Detroit — An effort to execute an arrest warrant ended in death early Tuesday morning at a home in the city's Corktown area.

  7. Chess club helps Detroit kids find their way forward, one move at a time

    One of the little-known gems of the Detroit Institute of Arts is on display, but not on the walls.


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