Mayor Kilpatrick jailed, files appeal
A Wayne County judge on Thursday ordered Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to jail for violating the terms of his bond by traveling to Canada on July 23. The mayor's booking photo is seen above. - 3:32 pm
- Sheriff Evans: Kilpatrick 'is going to be treated as any other prisoner'
- Kilpatrick lawyers fight to stop his removal
- Kilpatrick is first sitting Detroit mayor to be jailed
- Windsor mayor says he didn't realize Kilpatrick had violated his bond with trip to Canada
- EDITORIAL UPDATE: Kilpatrick jailing sends needed message
- Audio: Mayor speaks at bond violation hearing
- Audio: Prosecutor Moran: Mayor thought he got away with it
- Audio: Judge Giles delivers his verdict
- CyberSurvey: Should the mayor be jailed?
- Blog: Breaking news on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
- Video: Citizens react to the jailing of Mayor Kilpatrick
- Photos: Kilpatrick sent to jail for bond violation
- Complete coverage: Detroit mayor under fire
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Kandia Milton, mayor's chief of staff, to run Detroit
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has appointed his childhood friend and Chief of Staff Kandia N. Milton as deputy mayor to run the city while Kilpatrick spends the night in jail. - 3:32 pm
Community leaders, politicians call for Kilpatrick to step down
DETROIT -- Community leaders around Metro Detroit expressed disgust at the latest development in the ongoing scandal involving Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, with many calling for his resignation. - 3:32 pm
Councilwoman Conyers back on the job; says Kilpatrick should take leave
DETROIT -- President Pro Tem Monica Conyers is back at work today, after more than a month off recovering from out-patient surgery, and said she's done nothing wrong in connection with the federal investigation into a $47 million sludge deal. - 3:42 pm
Cox to hold press conference on Kilpatrick
DETROIT -- Attorney General Mike Cox has announced a 10 a.m. Friday press conference in Detroit "regarding alleged assault" that involves Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. - 3:32 pm
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Retief Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open winner, took a one-stroke lead at the PGA Championship with a birdie at the 446-yard par-4 fourth hole to move to 3-under after four holes. - 3:46 pm
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This is why the Tigers need to win the games that are within their grasp: because there are too many teasers just beyond it. Such as the game they lost 5-1 to the White Sox on Wednesday night. - 3:52 pm
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BEIJING -- The message is unmistakable in the adidas commercial that's running on what seems like a continual loop on Chinese television. - 3:52 pm
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Detroit Schools delays pay by one day to save $1M in fees
DETROIT -- The cash-strapped Detroit Public Schools is delaying its payroll schedule by one day this month to avoid $1 million in fees to secure a short-term loan, according to a statement the district released Wednesday. - 1:00 am
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Zoo faces $8M shortage
Despite the resounding victory at the polls Tuesday for a tri-county tax to fund the Detroit Zoo, the zoo isn't completely in the clear yet. Zoo officials are still facing an $8 million funding gap this year and turning to the state for help. That's because the first .1-mill tax will be collected in December, so the 125-acre zoo likely won't get its first flush of money -- totaling about $15 million -- until spring. - 3:12 pm
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Rep. Kilpatrick pulls off primary win, but tight race reveals a loss of invincibility
Had two strong challengers not split the opposition vote, Cheeks Kilpatrick likely would have joined the very short list of congressional incumbents who have lost to primary challenges. - 10:07 am
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Auto dependability scores improve
Industrywide the long-term dependability of cars and trucks increased 5 percent, but General Motors Corp. saw many of its volume brands slip in a three-year J.D. - 3:12 pm
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New deadline, option in Tiger Stadium bid
The nonprofit group attempting to save a portion of Tiger Stadium will likely face a Nov. 1 deadline to show it has a comprehensive financial plan for its goal to preserve part of the ballpark and operate a Michigan sports museum there, according to a tentative agreement approved Wednesday afternoon by the quasi-public Economic Development Corp. - 1:00 am
