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.

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.

• Photos: Bashara case continues to unfold

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.

Train blocks traffic for hours on Detroit’s east side

A freight train blocked Van Dyke between Grinnell Avenue and Lynch Road for roughly six hours before it was moved, according to WWJ radio.

Ficano to issue ethics reforms

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.

DPS to close 16 schools, offer 4 others for charters

Saying Detroit Public Schools must discard its outdated educational model to lead the city’s comeback, district officials announced plans Wednesday to close 16 schools and offer four others as candidates to be turned into charter schools.

Pizzeria fire closes stretch of Grand River in Detroit

Detroit— Eastbound Grand River Avenue (M-5) is closed at Greenfield Road because of a fire at Pappa's Pizza, according to Traffic.com.

Salvation Army drive raises record $8.2M

Detroit — The Salvation Army announced Wednesday it raised a record $8.2 million during its holiday Red Kettle Campaign in Metro Detroit.

Meeting debates class use of ‘vulgar’ book

Plymouth— Two parents of a Plymouth-Canton high school student made their case Wednesday night for banning a controversial novel from district classrooms, arguing that the work is "vulgar and offensive."

No clarity in twists and turns of Bashara case

Grosse Pointe Park — If the investigation of the murder of Jane Bashara sometimes looks like the theater of the bizarre, most of its strange elements were on display Wednesday.

• Photos: Bashara case continues to unfold

Detroit redistricting hearing postponed

Detroit — A public hearing Friday on proposed city redistricting has been postponed so city officials can attend the funeral of Detroit Police Sgt. Almondo Greer-Travis, the brother of City Council President Charles Pugh.

Bing, county execs play up parks to boost quality of life in Metro Detroit

Dearborn— Parks and recreation are among the keys to rejuvenating the city, Mayor Dave Bing said Thursday morning.

Lawsuit accuses Detroit council of violating Open Meetings Act

Detroit— Activist Robert Davis has filed another lawsuit alleging the Detroit City Council violated Michigan's Open Meetings Act by meeting with the state's financial review team.

First-year start-up costs pegged at $24.7M for recovery school district

Detroit — Michigan's recovery school district will need $24.7 million to cover start-up costs that include administrative salaries, supplying technology for students and classrooms, and paying for a Summer Academy for teachers.

Handyman questioned in Bashara murder allowed visits with daughter

Cops, crime lab technicians leave Bashara home

Arbitration threat muddles Detroit budget talks

Obama praises Detroit students at White House science fair

Report: Quality of life aids western Wayne home values

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

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

DPS list for recovery district delayed

Charges against Bashara expected

Divisive pastor Jones plans return to Dearborn

Spending by ex-Ficano aide raises eyebrows

Brother of Gentz speaks out, says ‘something happened’

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

Meetings on Detroit’s finances must be open

Michigan homeland security center expands; foes urge oversight