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    • May. 22, 2013
    • WAYNE COUNTY

    Widespread power outages in Wayne, Oakland counties after storms

    Detroit — Heavy storms that blew through Metro Detroit on Wednesday left thousands without power.

  1. Macomb’s baby peregrine falcons dubbed Oakland, Wayne

    Wayne and Oakland are the new names for two peregrine falcon chicks born in a nest high up on the Old Macomb County Building.

  2. Neighbor of slain Grosse Pointe Park woman arraigned on drug charge

    A Grosse Pointe Park man who lives next door to a woman found last week strangled in her home is being held on an unrelated drug charge.

    • 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

    Detroit employees’ union: We’ll come to the table to talk about pensions

    The city’s largest non-uniform union says it plans to accept an invitation to meet with emergency manager Kevyn Orr’s former law firm to talk about future retiree pensions and healthcare.

  3. 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

    Metro Detroiters, automakers support Oklahoma tornado relief efforts

    Two days into disaster relief efforts following the Moore, Okla., tornado, Metro Detroiters are increasingly mobilizing with fundraising, supply donations and at least one caravan of volunteers who are planning a cross-country road trip to aid in rebuilding.

    • 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.

  4. 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
    • METRO AND STATE

    Threat of severe weather ends in Mich.

    The threat of severe weather in Metro Detroit ended Wednesday evening, but showers and thunderstorms could arrive before midnight, according to the National ...

  5. Hunting of gray wolves in Michigan’s U.P. put on hold

    A planned hunt of gray wolves in the Upper Peninsula has been put on hold — for now — after the law authorizing the harvest was suspended Wednesday pending a ...

    • 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 ...

    • 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.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    AAA: About 1.1M in Michigan plan holiday travel

    Dearborn — AAA Michigan says about 1.1 million residents of the state will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. ...

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Port Huron area woman arraigned in fake rape case

    Port Huron — A woman in the Port Huron area has made her first court appearance on a charge of falsely reporting a rape.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Wayne Co. commissioners fear rising jail tether costs

    Detroit — Wayne County Commissioner Ilona Varga is accusing the sheriff's department of unfairly favoring one of four vendors providing tethers to the ...

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Gov. Snyder to visit Israel on trade mission in June

    Washington — Gov. Rick Snyder will travel to Israel in June in the latest of a series of trade missions designed to boost Michigan exports.


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