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.

Judge won’t allow hearing in lawsuit to void Detroit EM Orr’s appointment

Ingham County Judge William Collette refused Wednesday to allow an evidentiary hearing to compel testimony from top state officials in a lawsuit seeking to void the appointment of Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr.

Officials: Suspect lunged at FBI agent with knife in Florida

Boston — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said.

‘Stylish’ ex-Spartan Plaxico Burress launches sock business

Plaxico Burress, the former Michigan State and NFL receiver who spent time in prison for accidentally shooting himself in nightclub, has a new business interest.

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.

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.”

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.

Cheesecake Factory sets opening date at Twelve Oaks

The Cheesecake Factory has set an opening date for its location at the Twelve Oaks Mall.

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.”

Bloomfield Hills 6th-grader finishes in top 10 of Geography Bee finals

Washington — Twelve-year-old Sathwik Karnik of Norfolk, Mass., has won the 2013 National Geographic Bee.

Different visions doom merger of Henry Ford, Beaumont

Two of the region’s largest health care systems, Henry Ford and Beaumont, have scrapped plans for a merger that would have created a 10-hospital system serving as much as 40 percent of the area’s patients.

Buena Vista Schools recalls more workers

Buena Vista Township — The financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district is recalling more employees who were laid off when the district shut down for about two weeks.

Gov, GOP reach deal on surplus

Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders reached an agreement Tuesday on how to divvy up nearly $702 million in surplus revenue as lawmakers race to complete the 2014 fiscal year budget by June 1.

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.

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 ...

'Healed up' WR Nate Burleson a surprise participant in Lions OTAs

Allen Park — There is one veteran player not in attendance during OTAs this week — safety Louis Delmas.

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.

Red Wings are winning mind game with Blackhawks

There are so many questions that still need answering at this point it’s hard to know where to start. Or where and when this’ll all finish for Detroit and ...

Reports: Krzyzewski, not MSU’s Izzo, to coach Olympic basketball team

Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will return as coach of Team USA for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to multiple reports. That means Michigan State coach ...

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.

Who will the Pistons draft? Vincent Goodwill puts odds on nine candidates

So who will the Pistons draft in the first round, now that they know they’re selecting eighth? Vincent Goodwill of The Detroit News breaks down the candidates ...

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.

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.

Sergio Garcia apologizes for ‘stupid’ comment about Tiger Woods, fried chicken

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as ...

Books-A-Million sees opportunity in Michigan, opens stores in old Borders locations

Books-A-Million, one of the nation's leading book retailers, has opened two stores in southeast Michigan in recent months and plans an aggressive search for ...

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.

Ford: UNLV’s Anthony Bennett would give Pistons premier front line

With the lottery order established Tuesday night, ESPN's Chad Ford released an updated mock draft. He has the Cavaliers taking Kentucky center Nerlens Noel No. ...

What pressure? Red Wings enjoy the ride in playoffs

Fun. They all talk about it, especially around the playoffs. Hockey players and coaches seem to think that the best thing they can do, strategically, is to ...

Chrysler urges Congress to speed trade

Chrysler Group LLC urged a Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday to approve legislation that will make it easier for the automaker to speed vehicle and parts ...