Thursday, March 11, 2010

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

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

No candy, beads at Corktown St. Patrick's Parade

Megan Murrin, 10 and Laura Frey, 7 show their Irish pride as they help with the float for the St. Patricks Day Parade in Corktown.

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

O'Reilly, left, and Kirksey

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

Rep. Conyers

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

Cockrel, left, and Reeves

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

Former City Councilwoman Monica Conyers leaves the federal courthouse in Detroit after Wednesday's sentencing.

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

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh hopes to work out a deal to avoid foreclosure.

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

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