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Saying Detroit Public Schools must discard its outdated educational model to lead the city’s comeback, district officials announced plans Wednesday to close 16 schools and offer four others as candidates to be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

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."

Handyman questioned in Bashara murder allowed visits with daughter

A Michigan State Police Crime Lab technician is inside the home of Robert Bashara late Wednesday morning, while handyman Joseph Gentz was in court this morning for a child custody hearing over his 10-year-old daughter.

• Photos: Bashara case continues to unfold

Cops, crime lab technicians leave Bashara home

Two Michigan State Police Crime Lab technicians and police officers searched the home of Robert Bashara for several hours today.

• Photos: Jane Bashara case develops

Arbitration threat muddles Detroit budget talks

Detroit — As he fights to keep the city solvent, Mayor Dave Bing is in an uphill battle to wring savings from the one place it’s been the most difficult to find: police and fire unions.

Obama praises Detroit students at White House science fair

A Detroit school’s science project got the attention of President Barack Obama on Tuesday. The White House hosted a science fair, featuring projects by more than 100 students from across the country.

Report: Quality of life aids western Wayne home values

Officials in the three Wayne County communities to see an increase in housing values attribute it to the area’s quality of life.

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

Detroit Police Sgt. Almondo Greer-Travis loved being on the force for more than 16 years. Mr. Greer-Travis, 40, died unexpectedly Sunday while working.

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

For audiences, WDET-FM’s Moth Story Slams provide unique entertainment that celebrates the great range of human experience.

DPS list for recovery district delayed

Detroit — The dozen Detroit Public Schools to be shifted to a new statewide recovery school district will not be announced on Thursday as planned, an official with the Education Achievement System said Tuesday.

Charges against Bashara expected

Bob Bashara’s lawyer said Tuesday he expects charges in the slaying of his client’s wife will be issued soon against Bashara, fearing authorities have struck a plea deal for testimony with an alleged confessed accomplice.

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

Law enforcement agencies work together to combat truancy in Detroit

Wayne Co. home values drop

Money saving concessions closer, Detroit mayor says

Bashara’s mom perplexed as man linked to death freed

Missing Auburn Hills girl found safe; father held

Detroit schools for new district won't be announced this week, official says

Wayne Co. offers homes in Detroit for cheap

Allegations in case of Bashara murder stun Joseph Gentz’s ex-wife

Grant to help merge cities’ animal services