Detroit: State trooper reportedly shot in leg
DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan State Police trooper has reportedly been shot in the leg while in pursuit of two suspects.
View ArticleClosing arguments set in Detroit corruption trial
DETROIT (AP) — Jurors will get critical instructions from a judge and then hear closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his father and a longtime pal who got...
View ArticleGray wolf sightings in Lower Peninsula sought
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources is trying to determine the presence of gray wolves in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.
View ArticleCollege basketball gets crazier by the week
There were eight losses for six top-10 teams. No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 all went down. A total of 14 schools in the Top 25 had at least one loss.
View ArticleMichigan drivers with no child safety seat may pay up
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers may no longer let drivers off the hook if child passengers aren't in a safety seat.
View ArticleMonroe County’s new congressman shares his views on a range of topics
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, says the nation is in a fiscal fix because citizens have become too reliant upon government.
View ArticleSome schools closed for icy conditions, wind advisory in effect for Monday
Some Monroe County schools closed today because of icy roads, and a wind advisory has been posted by the National Weather Service.
View ArticlePope to resign Feb. 28, says he's too infirm
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he lacks the strength to fulfill his duties and on Feb. 28 will become the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. The announcement sets the stage for a...
View ArticleAdrian: Woman dies after parking lot crash
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a woman has died after being trapped between two vehicles in a Michigan store parking lot.
View ArticleSnedeker on the rise with Pebble win
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Everything about Brandt Snedeker moves at warp speed, including his rapid rise into golf's elite.
View ArticleMonroe: Man faces six charges
An out-of-control and allegedly drunken man faces six different criminal charges after he fought with police during an arrest on a domestic violence investigation Saturday night.
View ArticleLocal sports: Shotwell rules District
Airport’s Anthony Shotwell felt right at home in Saturday’s Division 2 Individual Wrestling District. The junior was the 119-pound champion in the District hosted by Airport, running his record to...
View Article$1M reward for ex-Los Angeles officer prompts tips
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — A $1 million reward for a fugitive ex-police officer wanted in the slayings of three people took authorities to a San Fernando Valley home improvement store but so far prompted no...
View ArticleWhat heals traumatized kids? Answers are lacking
Shootings and other traumatic events involving children are not rare events, but there's a startling lack of scientific evidence on the best ways to help young survivors and witnesses heal, a...
View ArticleState sees improvement in fall 2012 MEAP tests
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state says the fall 2012 Michigan Education Assessment Program tests show student gains for reading, mathematics and writing in all grades.
View ArticleCheerleading: Gibraltar Carlson is 'Cheer Dynasty'
The Marauders are the defending Division 2 state champions. They won state titles in 2012, 2011, 2009 and 2008 and were a close second only three points out of first in 2010.
View ArticleOnce so strong, now a sister is gone
The strict disciplinarian ordered us both into the back yard where we fearfully awaited what was next. Moments before we had been fighting like cats and dogs.
View Article4 Alabama football players charged with fraud, robbery
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Online jail records show four University of Alabama football players have been arrested on charges including credit card fraud and robbery.
View ArticleFlat Rock businesses honored for improving appearance, services
More than a dozen businesses in the City of Flat Rock, including Crest Ford and Michael’s on the River, have been feted for improving their properties or making them more attractive in 2012.
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