Wayne County inquiry questions ad buys by firm linked to ex-Ficano aide

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.

Detroit police unions deal includes wage freeze

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.

West Bloomfield’s Zaslow, co-author of ‘Last Lecture,’ dies in car accident

Jeffrey Zaslow, a West Bloomfield Township-based author of several best-selling books including "The Last Lecture," died in a car accident on Friday.

Beatty’s monthly restitution triples Kilpatrick’s

Someone has stepped up payments toward restitution in the Detroit text-message scandal — and it’s not Kwame Kilpatrick.

Chesterfield Twp. multi-vehicle crash injures kids

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.

Judge says Wayne County Airport Authority violated Open Meetings Act

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.

Motown Winter Blast crowds embrace big chill

A blast of winter is heading to Metro Detroit just in time for the annual Motown Winter Blast.

Proposed bill targets Wayne County land speculators

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.

Court: Pot law should have been on Detroit ballot

Detroit— The Michigan appeals court says a judge illegally blocked Detroit voters from considering whether to ease penalties for possession of marijuana.

U-M's Coleman: 'Serious failure' in child porn case

Ann Arbor— The president of the University of Michigan says a six-month delay in reporting to police that child porn was allegedly found on a computer flash drive in a locked hospital lounge shows a "serious failure" at the school and "poor judgment" by several employees.

2 dead in mobile home fire in Westland

Westland — An early morning fire has claimed the lives of an elderly couple in the Westland Meadows Mobile Home Park.

Michigan’s recovery school district needs $24M from donors by fall

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.

Snyder’s budget provides more for schools, police and roads

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.

Bashara: ‘No motive’ for him in wife’s death

Ficano faces state probe of Medicaid spending by county

Judges hear church confession case

Woman, 58, dies in crash with school bus in Springfield Township

Group forms PAC to recall Troy mayor

Detroit financial review team halts meetings

Judge considers easing Sandusky bail terms, sets tentative trial date

Stalled train blocks off east side Detroit neighborhood

Waterford excavating firm rescues puppy from Detroit drain pipe

$50M raise for public safety

Critics: Education funding is only ‘bare minimum’

Bing: Metro Detroit needs parks

Gas tax foes are fed up

Judge gives Moroun new deadline to show Gateway Project commitment

Consumers Energy customers saving 20% with warmer winter, natural gas prices