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"We are resolved to ensure that Detroit is financially stable," said Mayor Ken Cockrel.

7 January 2009, 5:01 am

One of the country's leading credit rating agencies downgraded the City of Detroit's rating to junk bond status, a move that could cost the city $400 million.... Read More »

Boike to replace Ware on Wayne board

7 January 2009, 12:42 am

Ed Boike, a Taylor Democrat, was unanimously elected the chairman of the Wayne County Commission today.... Read More »

Cease-fire may include Gaza border monitors

6 January 2009, 8:38 pm

The contours of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas are emerging, with diplomacy focusing on international guarantees, including foreign border monitors to oversee any agreement.... Read More »

Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead in Ann Arbor home

6 January 2009, 4:21 pm

Ron Asheton, the influential guitarist for legendary punk band the Stooges, was found dead early this morning at his home in Ann Arbor, police said.... Read More »

Mayoral candidate threatens suit on Detroit car insurance

6 January 2009, 12:18 pm

Detroit mayoral candidate Freman Hendrix said today he would file a class-action lawsuit against insurance companies if they refuse to lower automotive insurance premiums for constituents.... Read More »

Maida's successor will be first native son to lead archdiocese

6 January 2009, 8:15 am

Born in Mount Clemens and raised on the shores of Lake St. Clair, Bishop Allen Henry Vigneron will be the first son of the Archdiocese of Detroit to lead it.... Read More »

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6 January 2009, 4:10 am

Christine Beatty is expected to begin a 120-day jail stay Tuesday. DETROIT -- The former lover and chief of staff of jailed ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is expected to begin a 120-day jail stay for lying ...... Read More »

Fire damages house among 1st wired for electricity

6 January 2009, 12:00 am

A fire at suburban Detroit's Greenfield Village has damaged a boarding house built for employees of inventor Thomas Edison that was among the first buildings to get electric lighting.... Read More »

Woman Killed, Another Injured in Beatings

5 January 2009, 7:56 pm

IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ON THE RIGHT, TOM WAIT SAYS THE DISCOVERIES WERE MADE NOT FAR FROM EACH OTHER ON DETROIT'S WEST SIDE Detroit Police are investigating two similar crime scenes that are only about two miles ...... Read More »

WSU Seeks To Revive Seldom-Used Words

5 January 2009, 2:52 pm

Some might call a quest to revive seldom-used words quixotic or supercilious. For others, it's no less than resplendent.... Read More »

Gas Prices Rise

5 January 2009, 9:59 am

AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen 26 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $1.85. Despite the increase, the auto club said Monday the statewide average is $1.34 per gallon ...... Read More »

Pope names new Detroit archbishop

5 January 2009, 5:44 am

Pope Benedict XVI has named a new archbishop for Detroit, Michigan, and made appointments for top Church posts in Canada and California.... Read More »