Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Year's first major snow snarls the Metro area
Metro Detroit's fiercest snowstorm of the season so far was expected to blow off today -- but the slick roads, cold, school closures and flight delays left in its wake could continue. Check school closings, flight status, and weather forecast inside. - 1:00 am
Canada sought Ambassador Bridge but price too high
A frustrated Canadian government decided last summer to end its wrestling match with Manuel "Matty" Moroun by offering to buy the Ambassador Bridge from the billionaire, a former Michigan governor said Tuesday. - 02/10/2010
Bing vows again to cut union pay
Detroit --Mayor Dave Bing says he'll impose a 10 percent pay cut on holdout unions within the next two to three months, several months after he first made the vow. - 02/10/2010
Salvation Army of Metro Detroit fails to meet Red Kettle goal
Southfield -- Raising money in a region beset with record unemployment, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit announced Tuesday that its signature fundraiser came up short for the second year in a row. - 02/10/2010
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Michigan
- Weather-related crashes kill 3 on Mich. roads - 07:38 PM
- Ehlers plans news conference to discuss his future - 07:20 PM
- Man charged in Detroit airport breach ordered held - 06:44 PM
- Activists ask Congress to protect lakes from carp - 06:03 PM
- White Stripes: Air Forces Reserve ad stole song - 05:22 PM
- Panel gets call to shut locks against carp
- Detroit police arrest 2009 slaying suspect
- Teen pregnancy on rise in Detroit
- Wayne briefs
Man gets probation in Chihuahua case
Detroit -- Kenneth Lang, the man who housed 105 dogs and more than 150 dead dogs in freezers last summer, told a judge Tuesday he planned to clean up the house, probably in the fall. - 1:00 am
- Belle Isle a neglected gem waiting for political will
- Charlie LeDuff: Charming 'prince' eludes Mich. police
- St. Clair Shores man deported over 10-year-old pot charges
- Trip to St. Louis in 1952 a lesson in racism and manhood
Travels With Charlie
Mongo says Kilpatrick's legacy pushes him to D.C.
Adolph Mongo -- the hard-charging, hard-drinking political consultant -- was taking lunch the other afternoon at Roma Cafe, the power players' joint in the Eastern Market. - 10:07 am
- DPS cancels afterschool activities
- EMU officials notify campus about TB case
- US colleges court Hispanic families using espanol
- Woman sues Oxford school district, ex-teacher in sex assault case
RunDetroit program to help kids get fit
Detroit -- A group of Wayne State University students are sharing their passion for pounding the pavement with students at Rutherford Elementary. - 1:00 am
- Obama says he's open to health care compromise
- Ex- Supreme Court Justice O'Connor: Change way Mich. elects judges
- Experts call for closure of locks to thwart carp
- Granholm calls Obama carp plan weak
GOP Rep. Ehlers to announce his 'future plans'
Washington -- Rep. Vern Ehlers of Grand Rapids will make an announcement Wednesday about "his future plans," fueling speculation that he may retire from Congress. - 1:00 am
Across Metro Detroit
Obituaries
- The Rev. Fred MacLean, Bloomfield Hills: Pastor shared life of blessings with others - 02/08/2010
- Rep. John Murtha dies at 77 - 02/08/2010
- Dr. Ellis Siefer, Farmington Hills: Doctor taught students to 'care for the patient' - 02/04/2010
- Margaret Pickett Sagan, Dearborn: Volunteer's efforts created scholarships - 02/03/2010
Ross G. Humphries, Farmington Hills
Passion fueled Ford product planner
Ross Humphries took pride in his long career of product planning and development with Ford Motor Co. during transitional times for the auto industry. - 02/10/2010
