Cops, crime lab technicians leave Bashara home

Two Michigan State Police Crime Lab technicians and police officers searched the home of Robert Bashara for several hours today.

• Photos: Jane Bashara case develops

Handyman questioned in Bashara murder allowed visits with daughter

A Michigan State Police Crime Lab technician is inside the home of Robert Bashara late Wednesday morning, while handyman Joseph Gentz was in court this morning for a child custody hearing over his 10-year-old daughter.

• Photos: Jane Bashara case develops

Macomb committee takes no action on vacant building

Mount Clemens— Officials took no action Wednesday in determining the fate of a vacant building next to the Macomb County Administration Building in downtown Mount Clemens.

Arbitration threat muddles Detroit budget talks

Detroit — As he fights to keep the city solvent, Mayor Dave Bing is in an uphill battle to wring savings from the one place it’s been the most difficult to find: police and fire unions.

Oakland Dems to give own county address

Pontiac — Oakland’s Democratic commissioners plan to put on their own State of the County after Republican Executive L. Brooks Patterson excluded them from his 18th annual address over the legal battle involving a controversial redistricting law.

Obama praises Detroit students at White House science fair

A Detroit school’s science project got the attention of President Barack Obama on Tuesday. The White House hosted a science fair, featuring projects by more than 100 students from across the country.

Report: Quality of life aids western Wayne home values

Officials in the three Wayne County communities to see an increase in housing values attribute it to the area’s quality of life.

Detroit Police sergeant remembered as family man, ‘real professional’

Detroit Police Sgt. Almondo Greer-Travis loved being on the force for more than 16 years. Mr. Greer-Travis, 40, died unexpectedly Sunday while working.

Ordinary people inject humor into true-life tales at Moth Story Slams in Detroit

For audiences, WDET-FM’s Moth Story Slams provide unique entertainment that celebrates the great range of human experience.

DPS list for recovery district delayed

Detroit — The dozen Detroit Public Schools to be shifted to a new statewide recovery school district will not be announced on Thursday as planned, an official with the Education Achievement System said Tuesday.

Charges against Bashara expected

Bob Bashara’s lawyer said Tuesday he expects charges in the slaying of his client’s wife will be issued soon against Bashara, fearing authorities have struck a plea deal for testimony with an alleged confessed accomplice.

$6K rewards offered in Ferndale holdups

Ferndale — Rewards totaling $6,000 are being offered for information leading to the person or persons responsible for holdups of Ferndale businesses, including a Huntington Bank hit Tuesday for the second time in less than a month.

Oakland redistricting ruling expected within a week

Pontiac— An Ingham County Circuit judge is expected to rule within a week on a Democratic challenge to a redistricting law that shrinks Oakland County's commission and allows the GOP-controlled panel to decide voting districts.

Detroit Metro among airports testing less-hassle screening

Beards only kids love raise funds for needy

As DPS shrinks, union leader fears teacher shortage this fall

Spending by ex-Ficano aide raises eyebrows

Amtrak gets OK for 110 mph travel in Mich., Ind.

Brother of Gentz speaks out, says ‘something happened’

Auburn Hills girl, 11, found but father may face charges

No charges in shooting of Detroit teen by 9-year-old boy

Macomb County judge turns down request for refugee to erase plea

Meetings on Detroit’s finances must be open

Michigan homeland security center expands; foes urge oversight

Law enforcement agencies work together to combat truancy in Detroit

Hoekstra on defense as he’s urged to pull ad

Wayne Co. home values drop

Money saving concessions closer, Detroit mayor says