Trial in rape, robbery of woman whose car stalled in Detroit
A 22-year-old ex-convict faces trial on accusations that he robbed a couple whose car had stalled in Detroit and sexually assaulted the wife.
View ArticleMonroe native Matt Mahalak has sights set on spot on NHL
Not too many 20 year olds can say they have been drafted by the NHL. Matt Mahalak can. As he turns turns the big “2-0” today, the young star has an exciting and promising future ahead.
View ArticleRed Wings sign D Huskins, recall F Nyquist
The Detroit Red Wings have signed 33-year-old defenseman Kent Huskins to a one-year contract.
View ArticleDetroit's Holmstrom makes retirement official
Tomas Holmstrom called it the best job in the world.
View ArticleMidwest remains locked in deep freeze
The Upper Midwest remains locked in the deep freeze, with bitter temperatures stretching into a fourth day across several states.
View ArticleRyder scores twice, Stars beat Red Wings 2-1
When Michael Ryder scored in the third period to give Dallas a two-goal lead, Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen relaxed a bit.
View ArticleNo. 13 Michigan State beats Wisconsin 49-47
Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan can understand a player having an off night. The entire frontcourt, however, is a little tougher to swallow.
View ArticlePistons outmuscle Magic in 105-90 win
The Detroit Pistons don't get a lot of chances to dominate games with their post presence. When they got an opportunity Tuesday night, they took advantage.
View ArticleWoman in Te'o fake girlfriend photo speaks out
The woman whose photo was used as the "face" of the Twitter account of Manti Te'o's supposed girlfriend says the man allegedly behind the hoax confessed and apologized to her.
View ArticleMichigan Senate to consider 3 gun-related bills
The Republican-led Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee plans to meet this week to consider three gun-related bills introduced in the first week of the state's legislative session.
View ArticleCity okays bike lanes for N. Dixie
Despite opposition from several business, the Monroe City Council has given its nod to add bicycle lanes to N. Dixie Hwy. this summer.
View ArticleOhio couple admits putting kids in plastic boxes
An eastern Ohio couple has pleaded guilty to punishing their three children by forcing them into plastic storage boxes sealed with duct tape and only a square cut in the top for air.
View ArticleLocal sports: Vikings top Bedford, Ypsilanti in the pool
Dundee’s boys swimming team ran its record to 8-4 by beating Ypsilanti 123-60 and Bedford 121-65 Tuesday night.
View ArticleIndecent exposure reported at Dorsch Library
Monroe police are investigating a complaint about a man, 47, who exposed himself last week to a female employee at the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library.
View ArticleInfant severely injured; Monroe deputies investigating
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a complaint of child abuse involving a 1-month-old infant boy from Newport who is in the intensive care unit at Toledo Children’s Hospital, where he...
View ArticleNumbers to know when you file your 2012 tax return
Key numbers to know when filing your 2012 tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
View ArticleUS govt scientists say retire most research chimps
Government scientists have agreed that all but 50 of hundreds of chimpanzees kept for federally funded research should be retired from labs and sent to a national sanctuary.
View ArticleMan identified in exposure case
Police have identified a man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman inside a Monroe library and are asking the public to help track him down.
View ArticleAP PHOTOS: A look at jobs replaced by technology
Five years after the start of the Great Recession, the toll is terrifyingly clear: Millions of middle-class jobs have been lost in developed countries the world over.
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