Bay City: Big bill in the case of pointy heel, lost eye
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan appeals court says a woman must pay $126,000 to another woman who lost an eye after being struck with a stiletto heel in Bay City.
View ArticlePowerball jackpot quickly jumps to $550 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot jumped to $550 million on Thursday — the third largest lottery in history — as dreamers in all but the seven states where the game isn't played snatched up...
View ArticleMLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls or strikes should be subject to instant...
View Article'The Office': shutting down on NBC after 8 years
NEW YORK (AP) — As "The Office" airs its series finale after eight years on NBC, the time feels right to salute the show that spawned it.
View ArticleSheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation's small tracks,...
View ArticleFamed 'hatchet hitchhiker' arrested in NJ homicide
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — A homeless, hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who became an Internet hero earlier this year is wanted for allegedly beating a New Jersey lawyer to death inside his home, a prosecutor...
View ArticleCandice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'
The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol."
View ArticleRangers rock Verlander, give Darvish 10-4 win
Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Texas...
View ArticleWoman gets restraining order against ex-Lions WR
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young's legal problems are only getting worse.
View ArticleGrosse Pointe: No injuries after apparent firebombing attempt
GROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. (AP) — Officials say no one was injured when someone apparently threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of a prominent businessman in suburban Detroit.
View Article5.1-magnitude earthquake felt in Ontario
TORONTO (AP) — Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 5.1-magnitude earthquake just west of Ottawa that was felt as far away as Toronto.
View ArticleDeals and meals at Ida event
IDA — A chicken broil, live auction, crafts and garage sales are among the many activities that make up Community Day in Ida Saturday.
View Article17-year-old charged in deaths of Ohio brothers
OTTAWA, Ohio (AP) — A 17-year-old who pointed Ohio authorities to the bodies of two teenage brothers who had been reported missing was charged with aggravated murder in their deaths.
View ArticleNew Boston: St. Stephen Church hosting Polish fest
NEW BOSTON — St. Stephen Catholic Church will host its 65th annual spring Polish festival Friday through Sunday on the church grounds, 18858 Huron River Dr.
View ArticleFeds propose overhaul for child care centers
Federal health officials proposed Thursday to overhaul 500,000 child care centers across the country, beefing up safety standards including background and fingerprint checks for employees and requiring...
View ArticleMonroe: Free museum admission Saturday
Admission to the Monroe County Historical Museum will be free on Saturday, May 18, part of the local observances of International Museum Day.
View ArticleNo excuses in playoffs
Gee, I hope the Red Wings are well rested so they can play better on Saturday.
View ArticleMonroe-based Ventower Industries continuing to grow
Much like the wind- turbine towers it makes, Monroe-based Ventower Industries has been seeing its production and employment shooting skyward.
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