Detroit News

Detroit Budget Debate: 5 cuts council could restore in today's vote

2012-05-24T12:50:24Z

The Detroit Council is set to vote this afternoon on a revised 2012-13 budget, moving forward with the required vote despite lingering uncertainty over the city's consent agreement with the state.

Winter Classic: Beer at 'The Big House' for NHL game? Michigan lawmakers appear to approve

2012-05-24T20:31:00Z

Michigan lawmakers are working on legislation that will allow alcohol sales at the NHL Winter Classic scheduled for Michigan Stadium on New Year's Day.

Detroit Public Schools suspends 18 for unemployment benefit fraud; District alleges $470,000 in illegal payments

2012-05-24T19:53:23Z

Detroit Public Schools suspended 18 employees and identified 14 former employees involved in unemployment benefit fraud as a result of an investigation completed this week by the district’s Office of Inspector General, according to a statement from the district.

Analysts: U.S. vehicle sales to increase 30 percent in May

2012-05-24T19:45:33Z

Vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to increase about 30 percent this month compared to last year, according to data released today.

Michigan film incentives: Movie executives praise potential boost included in state budget deal

2012-05-24T18:54:05Z

“It shows that the state wants the industry there,” said movie producer Hopwood DePree.

Marchionne celebrates one-year anniversary of auto bailout repayments at Dodge Dart plant

2012-05-24T17:49:39Z

One year ago today, the Auburn Hills-based automaker officially repaid its loans from the 2009 auto bailout to the U.S. and Canadian governments, six years early.

Jack White Day: Follow reaction to the rocker's return to Detroit for two shows

2012-05-24T17:02:14Z

Enigmatic rocker Jack White returns home today for two sold-out shows at the Masonic Temple.

Michigan House panel approves teacher pension, retiree changes

2012-05-24T16:46:00Z

While the bill would not end pensions for new school employees, it would give them the option of choosing a 401(k)-only plan.

Muskegon Correctional Facility reopening means hundreds of jobs returning to area

2012-05-24T16:39:21Z

Muskegon Correctional Facility's reopening Oct. 1, just announced, should mean the return of at least 200 jobs to the Muskegon area.

Rep. Gary Peters: New bill designed to increase government contracts to small businesses

2012-05-24T16:31:15Z

The legislation, which the Democratic congressman introduced today in downtown Pontiac, would immediately increase the government’s small business contracting goal from 23 percent to 25 percent, and later to 27 percent.

Wayne County Commission censures 'Chief Executive Officer' who probably is Bob Ficano

2012-05-24T16:15:13Z

The Wayne County Commission has censured County Executive Bob Ficano -- or someone who sure sounds an awful lot like him -- as his administration faces ongoing allegations of corruption and wrongdoing.

Ford brand tops inaugural list of best-ranked vehicles for 2012

2012-05-24T12:18:12Z

The Dearborn-based automaker’s namesake brand received the most Top Scoring Car Awards with a top-scoring vehicle in five of 20 categories, according to the car comparison and ranking website. Honda followed closely with four. Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Volkswagen all had three winners each.

Fireworks: No more driving to Ohio; merchants expect explosive sales in Michigan under relaxed law

2012-05-24T11:30:00Z

The Bureau of Fire Services stopped taking new applications for temporary and permanent stores that want to sell whistling rockets, roman candles and other fireworks previously illegal in Michigan.

West Bloomfield woman charged in shooting death of grandson due in court

2012-05-24T11:24:13Z

Sandra Layne is being held in the Oakland County Jail on an open murder charge.

Suicide suspected in hanging of Detroit 7-year-old, bullying may have been factor

2012-05-24T11:11:26Z

Detroit police say they're investigating the death of a 7-year-old boy who was found hanging from a bunk bed.

Tim Skubick: The new income tax break? The rich will benefit more

2012-05-24T10:48:02Z

Some believe the income tax break is election year maneuvering by the GOP to offset the tax hikes they imposed on the public last year. Republicans say it's time to share the wealth with everyone.

Red Bull House of Art to celebrate grand opening in Detroit

2012-05-24T10:41:28Z

A grand opening ceremony is planned for a new art gallery situated in Detroit's Eastern Market district.

Officer critically hurt during chase of motorbike

2012-05-24T04:38:33Z

Authorities in suburban Detroit's Oakland County say a police officer was critically hurt when her patrol car crashed as she pursued a speeding motorcycle.

3-year sentence in US-Europe sex trafficking case

2012-05-24T03:54:39Z

A man once listed as a top fugitive by the U.S. government was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for conspiring to lure Eastern European women to the U.S. and force them to become strippers.

Red Wings arena: MLive readers vote site behind Fox Theatre top choice for location

2012-05-24T02:24:27Z

MLive readers would like to see the Detroit Red Wings build a new hockey arena Downtown behind the Fox Theatre.

Where's your favorite BBQ in metro Detroit?

2012-05-24T01:30:19Z

Where's the best barbecue in metro Detroit?