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  1. Judge McCree: ‘I lusted after that woman’

    Embattled Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree took the witness stand in his own defense Tuesday and animatedly described details of an extramarital affair and its consequences that could derail his judicial career.

  2. Trump to Oakland County GOP: You’re going to have to ‘get very, very smart’

    Novi — Donald Trump, the billionaire real-estate developer and entertainer who flirted with running for president last year, drew record crowds Tuesday night at the Oakland County Republican Party’s largest fundraiser of the year.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

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

    A former administrator with the Detroit Public Library has been charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on accusations he took more than $1.4 million in bribes and kickbacks from two contractors.

    • 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.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Romney campaign intern facing cyber-stalking charge in Detroit

    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 he cyber-stalked 15 women and extorted them into sending nude photos.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Detroit City Council approves hiring of new top lawyer

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

  3. 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 slain outside Porky's Bikini Bar in May 2012.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    High winds, rain expected to roll through Metro Detroit

    The outlook for portions of southeast Michigan is rainy and windy Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, with a line of thunderstorms expected to move through the region, the National Weather Service says.

  4. 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, Turkia Mullin filed court papers last week alleging the arbitrator made mistakes that cost her and her attorney $113,000 or more.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • OAKLAND COUNTY

    Michigan Traveling Vietnam Wall on display in Royal Oak through Thursday

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

    • 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 in the area for about two hours.

  5. 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 activity.

  6. Michigan to launch school violence hotline

    Lansing — Attorney General Bill Schuette and other state officials announced plans Tuesday to develop a new statewide hotline for students, parents and members of the public to leave confidential tips about potential school violence.

    • 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.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Canton Township church mourns youth minister killed in Ohio crash on his honeymoon

    Canton Township — When Jordan Costa married Saturday, he was embarking on more than a marriage. A 21-year-old church youth minister who wanted to eventually ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Neighbors cite arrest in Grosse Pointe Park strangling death

    Grosse Pointe Park — Neighbors of a 35-year-old woman who was fatally strangled last week said police on Saturday arrested a neighbor and removed clothing and ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Ferguson refuses to testify about finances, won’t get court-appointed lawyer

    Detroit — Bobby Ferguson refused to testify under oath about his finances Monday amid an ongoing search for cash tied to alleged criminal activity.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • SCHOOLS

    State reviews report on Pontiac school finances, mulls sending review team

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

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Lawyer: Saudis will pay bond for man arrested at Detroit Metro with pressure cooker

    Detroit — The Saudi Arabian government is supporting a citizen who was arrested May 11 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport with a pressure cooker in his luggage, ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Ex-girlfriend details affair at Wayne County Judge McCree’s disciplinary hearing

    Ann Arbor — The woman Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree admitted to having an affair with while she had a case before him said he asked her to have an ...

  8. Barricaded man keeps police at bay in Corktown

    Detroit — Police cordoned off the 1500 block of Elm Street in north Corktown for what was believed to be a barricaded gunman as relatives appealed for ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • OAKLAND COUNTY

    Oakland County taking fight against Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Supreme Court

    Oakland County will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in its fight against mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, after an appeals court blocked the county ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Feds don’t think Adrian child porn suspect made graphic image

    Detroit — Federal prosecutors do not believe a cross-dressing child pornography suspect photographed what appeared to be a dead infant with a bag over her head ...

  9. Detroit state reps unveil no-fault auto insurance reform plan

    Detroit — The city’s nine Democratic state House members announced an auto insurance reform package Monday that seeks to drive down the rates Detroiters pay as ...

    • May. 21, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Owner of former American Motors Detroit site being investigated for illegal asbestos removal

    Detroit — The new owner of the former American Motors Corp. headquarters is under federal investigation for allegedly removing and disposing of asbestos ...

    • 7:36 AM, May. 21, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    Expert: Summer gas prices likely to be lower than 2012

    West Lafayette, Ind. — A Purdue University economist says he expects this summer's gasoline prices to be lower than last year.

    • May. 21, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Charges sought after swastika carved into locker at East Lansing High

    East Lansing — Malicious destruction of property charges are being sought against three Michigan high school students after a Jewish classmate found a ...


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