Red Wings have Hawks on ropes, and on brink of elimination

There was the Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg, casually holding the hockey stick of his captain counterpart, Chicago’s Jonathan Toews. And Zetterberg simply refused to let go, even after the whistle blew and the referee skated in to separate the two players.

• Photos: Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 0 -- Game 4

Chrysler works to rectify launch delays, meet growing demand

Chrysler Group LLC says glitches with the software that runs its cars and trucks caused the recent production delays that undercut the company’s profits, and the automaker says it is taking extraordinary steps to improve quality and ensure that its vehicles arrive problem-free.

Detroit school reform agency embellished bid to get $35M in funds

Education Achievement Authority officials overstated their authority to take over failing schools across Michigan in a bid to win a $35.4 million federal grant — six weeks before they began operating in September.

Report slams leadership of 36th District Court in Detroit

The 36th District Court is plagued by financial mismanagement, a backlogged docket, a bloated payroll and is run by administrators unable or unwilling to change, according to a scathing report commissioned by state court officials.

Wings one win away from once-implausible feat

There was the Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg, casually holding the hockey stick of his captain counterpart, Chicago’s Jonathan Toews. And Zetterberg simply refused to let go, even after the whistle blew and the referee skated in to separate the two players.

• Photos: Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 0 -- Game 4

Court challenge likely next step to keep Duggan off Detroit mayor ballot

Detroit — Mayoral candidate Mike Duggan was certified Thursday to run for mayor by the city's election commission, but the controversy continues over whether he met City Charter residency requirements.

Prince Fielder’s clutch hitting rescues Tigers in 8th

Once again coming through after an intentional walk to Miguel Cabrera in the eighth, Fielder drove in what proved to be the winning run. It was the fifth time in the last four games that Fielder has followed a Cabrera walk with a hit.

Detroit still fails to keep residents

The exodus from Detroit continues, the Census Bureau says, more feet-on-the-ground evidence that the city's chronic mismanagement is perpetuating a problem years in the making.

Kilpatrick gets new lawyer, says relationship with previous attorney destroyed

Detroit — Former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick dropped his taxpayer-funded lawyer Thursday, saying their relationship was destroyed, in a move that will delay his sentencing in the City Hall corruption case.

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

New York — The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.

Dallas five-star center Elijah Thomas builds relationship with Michigan

The evidence of Michigan’s elevated profile on the college basketball scene continues to manifest itself on the recruiting trail. The latest example of this is the Wolverines’ sudden strong presence in the recruitment of Thomas.

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford outdone only by Wings' Jimmy Howard

After giving up seven goals in consecutive losses, there were some murmurs Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville might be contemplating pulling goaltender Corey Crawford headed into Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against Detroit on Thursday.

Man suspected in Novi family slayings to be extradited from India

Novi — A man suspected of killing his wife and two children nearly five years ago is to be extradited from India this weekend to face charges in the deaths.

State panel declares Hamtramck in financial emergency

A state review team has concluded a financial emergency exists in Hamtramck, the Michigan Department of Treasury said Thursday.

MSU goes down to the wire with four-star Ohio safety Darius West

Lima (Ohio) Central Catholic four-star safety Darius West is scheduled to make his commitment next Thursday and named a top four of Michigan State, Kentucky, ...

Foreign automakers say summer car-selling season will 'be bloody'

Several large foreign automakers said they expect U.S. auto sales in 2013 will top 15.1 million vehicles, but one warned the summer buying season may be ...

Special teams key in Red Wings’ Game 4 victory

One of the main storylines in the Red Wings 2-0 victory in Game 4 was their penalty killers continuing their dominance over the Blackhawks power play. The Red ...

Ex-Wolverine Trey Burke warms up to new role as pro

With just a few weeks before the NBA draft, Burke is learning quickly how to market himself. During a two-hour session Thursday, Burke signed more than 500 ...

Red Wings match Blackhawks hit-for-hit to take command

There was much talk before this game, including from coach Joel Quenneville, that the first 10 minutes would be important, especially for the Blackhawks. But ...

Review: 'Furious 6' is dragged down by lousy lines and lazy characters

'Fast & Furious 6' is spectacular junk. Which is to say it is both spectacular and relentlessly dumb.

Justin Verlander's younger brother Ben proves he can hit

In next month’s draft, Ben Verlander is expected to go a lot higher than the 46th round the Tigers drafted him in 2010 as he was graduating high school. He was ...

Blackhawks' penalty kill gets nicked at crucial juncture

Through eight playoff games, the Blackhawks were 29-for-29 on the penalty kill. They made it 30-for-30 midway through the second period of Game 4 before Jakub ...

Doyle, Sappingfield team up for terrific 1-2 punch in Michigan offense

Generally in the postseason, games are tighter, and U-M coach Carol Hutchins has two dependable hitters at the top of the lineup in junior outfielders Lyndsey ...

Outdoor spaces go bold, beautiful with eclectic accessories

From all-weather wicker, modern mesh and other open weaves, to teak in all shades from honey to warm grays, to metal in sleek stainless steel, the selection ...

Review: Gerwig sparkles as a glorious mess in 'Frances Ha'

'Frances Ha' is the year's most exuberant love story, even if the love involved is the love of friendship and life.

Review: 'In the House' offers a twisted tale of voyeurism

A hall-of-mirrors movie, 'In the House' is a fiction within a fiction within a fiction. The conceit is a nice one up until it's not.

Trim spring flowering shrubs after they've bloomed

If your lilac did not explode in color this spring, and you are sure it's getting enough sun and has not been over-fertilized, it may be in need of a haircut.

Court denies Telford request to get Detroit schools job back

A federal court judge denied a request by the former interim superintendent of Detroit Public Schools for a temporary restraining order against the district’s ...