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  1. Hoekstra takes down Chinese-themed site attacking Stabenow

    Former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra has taken down a controversial Chinese-themed website and is phasing in a new TV commercial in the slot of his original Super Bowl ad that was panned as racially insensitive.

  2. Wayne Co. faces Medicaid fraud probe

    Bill Schuette is investigating the county for Medicaid fraud, including whether money intended to help those with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses was spent on spokespeople for Executive Robert Ficano.

  3. Bashara denies murder motive, says he had ‘good, open relationship’ with wife

    In a national interview aired this morning, Robert Bashara said he had no motive to kill Jane Bashara, his wife of 26 years.

  4. Kuzak was force behind Ford product revival

    The time is right. That’s what Ford’s vice president and head of global product development told me after his retirement was announced.

  5. Snyder budget: More for education, public safety, cities

    Gov. Rick Snyder and his team have unveiled their budget proposal for Michigan’s 2013 fiscal year — a $48.2 billion spending plan designed to continue the fiscal overhaul the state began in his first 12 months in office.

  6. Winter Classic at ‘Big House’ incentive for Wings’ captain to keep playing

    NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stood at the microphone on the 50-yard line at Michigan Stadium and took in the scene Thursday. He seemed awestruck by the setting as he discussed the New Year's Day game between the Wings and Maple Leafs.

  7. Tigers will take young starters for test drive before handing out the keys

    Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski has a five-car garage filled with four perfectly acceptable vehicles by the name of Verlander, Max Scherzer, Doug Fister and Rick Porcello. He still needs a fifth set of wheels.

  8. Tigers tight-lipped on Yoenis Cespedes, but confirm he didn’t visit Detroit

    Only are the Marlins are confirmed to have met with Cespedes, a 26-year-old, five-tool outfielder, during his trip to the United States. Per an ESPN report, he was expected to travel back to the Dominican Republic as early as Thursday.

  9. Michigan the leader in pursuit of star Ohio tight end/defensive end

    For 2013, Michigan strengthened its efforts in Ohio by putting five coaches on the ground and are again focused on plucking some of its best recruits. Among those already identified as high on their priority list is Pickerington North's Jake Butt.

  10. Moroun spared further jail time after judge updated on Gateway plans

    The threat of jail for Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun and one of his top executives was erased this morning.

  11. Comerica Park, Michigan Stadium team up for hockey spectacle

    The Wings-Maple Leafs Winter Classic game will be Jan. 1. A source told The Detroit News that the Comerica Park schedule would include an AHL game on Dec. 27, the GLI on Dec. 28-29, an OHL game on Dec. 30 and a Wings-Maple Leafs alumni game on Dec. 31.

  12. Wings legend Steve Yzerman has no plans to play in alumni game

    Yzerman didn’t explain in the statement to The News why he likely won’t play in the alumni game. But Yzerman’s health could be one of the reasons. He has a history of knee problems.

  13. NHL, Wings unveil plans for Hockeytown Winter Festival, Winter Classic

    Corresponding with that sure-to-be record-breaking event at Michigan Stadium, Comerica Park will be home to the Winter Festival. The main attraction will be an ice rink built on the Comerica Park field, with the Wings playing the Maple Leafs in an alumni game.

  14. No night football game at U-M in 2012, but don’t count out 2013

    Michigan’s home schedule this fall isn’t nearly as appealing as it was this past season, but athletic director Dave Brandon expects another night game at The Big House the following year — possibly against Notre Dame again.

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