Michigan News
Flint to lay off 57 police officers
March 15, 2010
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Officials plan to lay off 57 police officers in Flint by the end of the month, a move that has some people concerned about public safety. » Full Story
No scents for Detroit city employees
March 15, 2010
DETROIT (AP) — City employees in Detroit will be urged not to wear perfume, cologne or after-shave as a result of a settlement in a federal lawsuit. » Full Story
New academic plan for DPS
March 15, 2010
DETROIT (AP) — Emergency financial manager Robert Bobb will discuss the state of the Detroit Public Schools and release a new academic plan to the community. » Full Story
Never-used tax break could help rebuild Motown
March 15, 2010
DETROIT (AP) — A little-known tax break for music producers that could help put Motown back on the music map has been available for two years in Michigan — but no one has taken advantage of it. » Full Story
The Queen’s legacy: Man wants to honor late Detroit radio personality
March 15, 2010
By ORALANDAR BRAND-WILLIAMSThe Detroit News
DETROIT — Carl Nielbock was a stranger in a new land. » Full Story
Funeral set for slain police officer
March 12, 2010
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Mourners are expected to gather at a suburban Detroit church for the funeral of a Jackson police officer who was killed in a shootout. » Full Story
GM’s Lutz says hybrids are future
March 12, 2010
WARREN, Mich. — General Motors Co. will keep making big trucks and SUVs because U.S. » Full Story
Detroit schools to post $200M plan
March 11, 2010
DETROIT (AP) — A sweeping $200 million plan targeting failing Detroit Public Schools is set to be announced. » Full Story