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In a somber farewell, hundreds of mourners packed a funeral service Friday to celebrate the life of a 12-year-old girl they described as smart, respectful and a sports lover. The mourners filed into Christ Jesus Personal Image Ministry on West Seven Mile to pay their respects to Kadejah Davis, who recently had celebrated her 12th birthday at Northland Skating Rink.
An internal Wayne County investigation found high markups on television and radio advertisements bought with tax dollars by a company close to a fired top aide of county Executive Robert Ficano.
The mayor announced today a tentative agreement, which includes concessions, has been reached with police unions in the effort to stave off a state takeover. The administration now will turn its attention to the Detroit Fire Fighters Association.
Someone has stepped up payments toward restitution in the Detroit text-message scandal — and it’s not Kwame Kilpatrick.
Both sides claimed victory following a judge’s ruling today on a lawsuit that challenged how the Wayne County Airport Authority handled its public meetings.
Detroit — A Metro Detroit lawmaker says he's targeting land speculators by introducing legislation requiring buyers of county-foreclosed properties stay current on their taxes for three years.
Detroit— The Michigan appeals court says a judge illegally blocked Detroit voters from considering whether to ease penalties for possession of marijuana.
Westland — An early morning fire has claimed the lives of an elderly couple in the Westland Meadows Mobile Home Park.
The state's Education Achievement Authority will need $24.7 million for start-up costs that include administrative salaries, technology for students and classrooms, and paying for a summer academy for teachers.
Detroit — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is investigating Wayne County for Medicaid fraud, adding another layer to the probe of Executive Robert Ficano’s administration.
Detroit — The state-appointed team reviewing Detroit’s finances has halted its meetings as it awaits a hearing next week on whether its activities violate Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.
Detroit — Talk about a narrow escape. A probing puppy was safely rescued Thursday after spending more than 12 hours stuck in a drain on the city’s west side.
Dearborn — During a breakfast at the 2012 Michigan Recreation and Park Association Conference and Trade Show, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and other tricounty officials said an emphasis on the quality of life will help bring people back to Southeast Michigan.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will unveil ethics reforms today in hopes of stemming a corruption scandal that’s engulfed him for five months and prompted an FBI investigation.
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