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Latest News
- 05/21 Congressman Conyers, environmental groups call for curbing Keystone XL as petroleum coke piles up along Detroit River
- 05/21 Massive merger between Metro Detroit’s Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems called off
- 05/21 Live blog: Detroit’s Compuware discusses its financial results amid cost-cutting measures and possible takeover bid
- 05/21 GM moving Treasury jobs from New York to Detroit
- 05/21 Chrysler CEO apologizes for Italian-American slur
- 05/21 GM announces new $44.5 million logistics center for Lansing plant
- 05/21 Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers celebrates first anniversary with announcement of expansion, franchising opportunities
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- Second woman accused of fraudently raising funds to send Jessica Heeringa’s son to Chuck E. Cheese
- Muskegon County commissioners support new jail concept, buy property that could replace lost parking
- Cody Ledsworth finishes his 216-mile kayak trip to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease
- After losing great-granddaughter in Interfaith Homes fire, woman mourns daughter killed in Kalamazoo shooting
- Portage board president says trustees ‘committed’ to Open Meetings Act on superintendent search
- Grand Rapids mother fighting deportation gets one-year reprieve
- Dam collapse: $6.3M lawsuit claims botched Traverse City project worsened April flooding
- Gentex Corp. announces departure of its chief financial officer
State
Top 5: Reasons Michigan’s venture capital and startup growth will continue
The mood was bullish Tuesday at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Tuesday at the Marriott at EagleCrest in Ypsilanti, and not without good reason. Venture capitalists and entrepreneurs alike say… Read more
Trial date changed for Ypsilanti Township man charged with killing co-worker
Leonard WareCourtesy of WCSO The 34-year-old Ypsilanti Township man accused of fatally shooting his co-worker had his trial date postponed yet again in court Monday Leonard Ware had his final… Read more
Man accused in Ypsilanti abduction waives hearing; 2nd suspect still at large
Raymond MarchRaymond March The 21-year-old Belleville man accused of helping abduct a 25-year-old Ypsilanti woman earlier this month waived his preliminary hearing in the 14A-1 District Court Tuesday. Raymond March’s… Read more
How much should Michigan officials earn? Panel approves boost for judges, not for lawmakers
Michigan justices currently earn $164,610, but the three percent raise would bump their salary to approximately $169,548. It would also mean a pay raise for lower-court judges, whose salaries are… Read more
Gov. Rick Snyder: Michigan budget plan contains ‘good things’ but ‘more work’ needs to be done
The budget framework includes more money for roads and schools, but no Medicaid expansion.
Business
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Congressman Conyers, environmental groups call for curbing Keystone XL as petroleum coke piles up along Detroit River
Petroleum coke piles have been growing along the Detroit River. This is a shot of the piles from Fort Street.David Muller DETROIT, MI – Petroleum coke is like the crack cocaine… Read more
- Massive merger between Metro Detroit's Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems called off
- Live blog: Detroit's Compuware discusses its financial results amid cost-cutting measures and possible takeover bid
- GM moving Treasury jobs from New York to Detroit
- Chrysler CEO apologizes for Italian-American slur
- GM announces new $44.5 million logistics center for Lansing plant
- Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers celebrates first anniversary with announcement of expansion, franchising opportunities
Sports
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Underdog role vs. Blackhawks motivates Red Wings, who caution that their job is far from complete
Detroit coach Mike Babcock cautioned that his club hasn’t done anything yet. Chicago’s Joel Quenneville realizes they’re back to square one with a victory in Game 4 Thursday.
- Detroit Tigers set to wear camouflage caps, jerseys Monday as MLB honors Memorial Day holiday
- Live blog, 7 p.m.: Can the Detroit Tigers overcome road woes against AL Central-leading Indians?
- Detroit Tigers' Matt Tuiasosopo draws rare start vs. righty; Jim Leyland: 'He's given us good at-bats'
- Detroit Tigers Gameday: Max Scherzer on mound as Tigers try to cool off hottest team in baseball
- Clayton Kershaw landed with Los Angeles Dodgers, courtesy of Detroit Tigers
- Michigan wants you to know its footballs are not made in Ohio
Entertainment
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‘Leaving Iowa’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ part of Master Arts Theatre’s 2013-14 season
New shows and old favorites are part of Master Arts Theatre’s 18th season.
- 'Finish the Bite' cupcake competition to raise awareness, funds for American Cancer Society's 100th birthday
- Tito el Bambino to perform at Van Andel Arena as part of reggaeton lineup
- Kirk Cameron to bring live Love Worth Fighting For Marriage Event to Grand Rapids church
- The Grass Roots to headline Real Oldies Concert and Classic Car Show
- Cast your first ArtPrize vote Thursday for art in Legacy Trust Award Collection contest
- Brand New to perform one of only four summer U.S. shows at The Intersection
Living
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Gardeners rejoice: Frost-free date fast approaching
Experienced gardeners hold off planting warm season crops until Memorial Day weekend in West Michigan. It’s not necessarily the air temperature, but soil temperature that determines success or failure when… Read more
- Fennville second-grader lends her crafting skills to a cause
- Give mom a well-deserved break: Buy her disease-free perennials, and help plant them
- Stitching toward wellness: Crafters band together to join women's heart health campaign
- On rainfall, rain barrels, songbirds and more
- Look for sweet spot when it comes to crabgrass control
- Bag ladies unite: Local mother-daughter duo makes handbags, jewelry using vintage materials
