Officials: Kilpatrick got flight passes via friend

Before he was a flight risk, Kwame Kilpatrick was so broke he couldn’t fly without help from a female gospel singer, who prison officials outed as the source of plane tickets used by the former mayor to travel between Texas and Detroit.

Census: Detroit population loss slows, some suburbs see growth

Detroit’s rate of population loss slowed last year, barely keeping the state’s largest city above 700,000 people, according to Census estimates released today that also show some growth in the suburbs.

Big plans are in the works for a tiny Capitol Park in downtown Detroit

Capitol Park, site of Michigan's first Capitol building and more recently where people wait for the bus, is a major front in the block-by-block battle to gentrify downtown.

Lions newest RB Reggie Bush ready to work, ‘win championships’

Bush, as he will remind you, wasn’t exiled to the Lions. He chose to be here, and he’s not once regretted his decision. "I came here to work," he said Wednesday after the second of three OTA sessions for the Lions this week.

Panel to decide today if Duggan’s eligible for mayoral run

Detroit — A decision is due today on Mike Duggan’s eligibility to run for Detroit mayor, as some of his opponents continued to insist he has failed to meet new City Charter requirements for filing for office.

Giving a snapshot of civil rights history

Detroit — Mamie Chalmers was nervous before talking to a smattering of 10th-graders Wednesday. She doesn’t like to speak in front of groups. Then again, she hasn’t had much practice.

Holiday once less about fun, more for remembering

For most, the Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial kickoff for summer fun, with festivals, parades and barbecues.

The time is now for Red Wings; goalie Jimmy Howard could hold key

Now we find out how tight and real it is, how frustrated the Blackhawks truly are, how much higher Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Howard can raise their games. The Red Wings are gathering confidence and the Blackhawks are gathering themselves.

• Photos: Red Wings practice ahead of Game 4

Lions need Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley at front of line as leaders

Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley were the first to line up — Fairley won, barely — but Washburn immediately called for a rematch, asking the rest of the group how many were picking Fairley to repeat.

Ford to cease vehicle production in Australia

Ford Motor Co. will stop manufacturing vehicles in Australia in 2016, a continent where the Dearborn automaker has produced automobiles for about nine decades.

Group seeks to block insurance coverage of abortion in Michigan

Lansing — Political powerhouse Right to Life of Michigan is seeking a voter-initiated ban on health insurers covering elective abortion procedures in basic insurance plans in an attempt to bypass a Gov. Rick Snyder veto.

Tigers sweep Indians in wet, wacky series' finale

The Tigers splashed past the Cleveland Indians 11-7 on Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep of the first-place Tribe. They waited out delays of one hour and 50 minutes to win it.

• Photos: Tigers 11, Indians 7

Enter your photos in Celebrate Michigan Photo Contest to win prizes

Hey, shutterbug. Yes, you, the one who posts pictures of your family and pets on Facebook; the one who subjects your friends and co-workers to hundreds of photos of your summer vacation, the one who snaps a shot of your restaurant dessert before eating it.

IRS supervisor denies wrongdoing

Washington — At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did ...

Tigers’ Jim Leyland bends rule; ace Justin Verlander is grateful

"(Verlander) hugged me for 10 minutes," manager Jim Leyland said about the decision to break his own rule of no pitcher staying in the game after a delay of ...

Rationale behind Beaumont-Henry Ford merger still alive

Metro Detroit's mega-hospital merger may be dead, but the forces that pushed Beaumont Health Systems into the arms of its larger rival, Henry Ford, are very ...

Pistons' coach search moves ahead with Maurice Cheeks interview

As the Pistons concluded their interview with the Oklahoma City assistant Wednesday, it appears they won’t be bringing in any more candidates, a source tells ...

Red Wings draw on faceoff savvy to fuel postseason run

The Red Wings, in fact, clearly have dominated the battle in the faceoff circle during the series, winning more than 50 percent each game. "It is important ...

Grill experts offer new books on the age-old method of cooking outdoors

You'd think there would be nothing new under the sun since the time man first set his dinner to flame, but every year hence there seems to be yet another ...

Former aide sues Harper Woods lawmaker Brian Banks, claims sex harassment

Detroit — A former aide for a state lawmaker says the representative forced him to have sex and gave him a raise in an attempt to forge a romantic relationship.

Michigan’s charter options to grow

Thirty-two new charter schools plan to open this fall in Michigan, including three cyber academies as well as “blended-learning” schools in Novi and Beverly ...

Nissan to sell first joint minicar to expand in Japan market

Nissan Motor Co. will start selling its first minicar jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Japan next month amid increasing demand for smaller, ...

Local artist GRiZ moves up at Movement

Grant Kwiecinski, aka GRiZ, used to attend Movement, now he's on stage for the second year. Read about him and see the complete lineup.

Red Wings must rev up power play to seize series stranglehold

They generate scoring chances against a penalty kill that is perfect, 29-for-29 in the playoffs. But they must convert. It is a crucial issue in Game 4

Home-cooked tomatoes sweet as home-grown

If you're like me, you're counting the days until the first red, ripe tomato appears in the garden or at the farmer's market.

Wednesday's high schools roundup: Pitching leads Canton to baseball title

After pitching a no-hitter Monday, Mike Stafford hit an RBI triple in the bottom of the sixth inning that helped Canton defeat Brighton, 2-0, on Wednesday ...

Grosse Pointe South coach suspended for trying to recruit 8th grader

Tom Rashid, an assistant director for the MHSAA, indicated neither he nor his association would comment on the penalties, if any, the MHSAA handed down until ...

Review: 'Hangover Part III' is better sequel to original

First things first: 'The Hangover Part III' is much better than the second 'Hangover.' 'Part III' is an odd piece of work, a twisty caper with a surprisingly ...