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Hundreds mourn slain Highland Park teen

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Mourners of all ages gathered this morning at the Second Ebeneezer Baptist Church to pay their last respects to Jamar Pinkney Jr.

Alcohol may be factor in MSU student's death

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:17:00 EST

Alcohol may have played a part in the death of a Michigan State University student whose body was found by his roommate Saturday in his fraternity house.

Northville Twp. cops injured when cars collide during chase

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Two police officers were injured this morning when their squad cars rammed into each other at the intersection of Haggerty and Six Mile during a high-speed chase.

Chilly Thanksgiving awaits Michigan travelers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

An estimated 1.7 million Michiganians will travel this week for Thanksgiving -- about the same amount that AAA of Michigan estimated for last year. If they're leaving by air or road, they should plan to dress warmly if they're staying in Michigan.

Wintry blast coming to Michigan

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

Taking advantage of a mild spell, some Metro Detroiters spent the weekend bicycling, raking leaves and hauling in recreational vehicles before the holidays. But get ready for a change.

Mich. draws refugees, despite economy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

Detroit -- The U.S. government resettled Mazen Alsaqa in Massachusetts in February. Within a month, the Iraqi refugee moved to Michigan.

Mich. details goals for water protection

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

Lansing -- The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has released details of five major goals for its water protection programs.

Jury deliberations to begin in second Rib Rack trial

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:57:00 EST

Pontiac -- Jury deliberations are expected to get under way this afternoon in Oakland County Circuit Court after closing arguments wrapped up today in the second murder trial against Jerome Adam Hamilton, 16, of Southfield.

Detroit drug busts net 20 pounds of marijuana

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST

Detroit -- An investigative stop helped Detroit police seize nearly 20 pounds of marijuana that was already packaged for sale.

AAA Michigan: State gas prices up 4.1 cents

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST

Dearborn -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up 4.1 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.61.