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Michigan
- Casino cash could boost local scholarship programs - 11:05 AM
- Deliberations begin for jury in 2 Mich. deaths - 10:34 AM
- Man sentenced in ND van fire attack - 10:22 AM
- Mich. congresswoman called to Detroit grand jury - 10:08 AM
- Kilpatrick's motion to remove judge denied - 09:35 AM
Court hearing to begin at 11:30 a.m.
Groner to continue Kilpatrick case after disqualification fails
Ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is headed back today to face the judge he unsuccessfully tried to disqualify from overseeing his probation. - 03/11/2010
Rep. Cheeks Kilpatrick subpoenaed to grand jury
Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and a top aide have been served with grand jury subpoenas requesting testimony in U.S. District Court in Detroit. - 03/11/2010
Federal judge had planned stiffer sentence for Conyers
Monica Conyers didn't like the 37-month prison sentence a judge handed her Wednesday, but it may have been three months lighter than planned. - 03/11/2010
No candy, beads at Corktown St. Patrick's Parade
New rules to make Sunday's St. Patrick's Parade safer have some worried the festivities will become Erin Go Blah. This year, those marching in the Corktown parade are banned from passing out candy, beads or balloons. - 03/11/2010
Daniel Howes
Money fueled evil in Detroit
Money is the reason Monica Conyers, the former City Council president, is headed for 37 months in a federal prison, convicted of taking bribes from Synagro Technologies Inc. in exchange for her vote. She wanted more of it, her "loot." - 03/11/2010
Livonia mayor stays upbeat in State of City
It was a "defining moment" or a period for "opportunities," but no matter how they shaped their messages, mayors of Wayne County's two largest suburban cities shared a common theme: Change is coming. - 03/11/2010
U.S. Rep. Conyers avoids sentencing for embattled wife
Washington -- On a day his wife was front and center, Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, stayed in the shadows. - 03/11/2010
Critics, supporters weigh in on Monica Conyers sentencing
Detroit -- Monica Conyers is vowing to fight a 37-month sentence for bribery, but at least one former City Council colleague says she should be thankful she's not going to prison longer. - 03/11/2010
Today's Focus
Monica Conyers gets 37 months for bribes, vows appeal
Detroit -- Monica Conyers, who plunged her sentencing hearing into controversy Wednesday, has slim hopes of successfully appealing her 37-month prison term, experts say. - 03/11/2010
Paper Chase: Detroit Council President Pugh's financial troubles continue
A two-page motion alleging Charles Pugh's money problems remain, despite his job as Detroit City Council president. The February motion from his condominium association alleges he's defaulted on a deal to pay back $4,600 in unpaid dues and fees. - 03/11/2010
