Articles tagged with detroit

Tue, May 22, 2012

Lions quarterback donates to hospital patient

ALLEN PARK (WKZO) -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford bid on and won his own auction item at a charity function on Saturday night.  Initially ...

Tue, May 22, 2012

Michigan Senate to discuss blight law

LANSING (WKZO) -- Lawmakers in Lansing are debating legislation that could order property owners to jail if they fail to keep up their land.

A ...

Sun, May 20, 2012

Tea Party celebrates victories over GOP Leadership in Detroit

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The Tea Party has left its mark on the Michigan Republican party, electing Dave Agema and Terri Lynn Land to become the ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

Detroit lawyer claims agreement null and void

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A new legal challenge to the consent agreement between the City of Detroit and State of Michigan is causing delays in finalizing ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Part of Gateway project opens

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Part of the Gateway bridge project has opened.  A new truck road connecting the Ambassador Bridge to expressways opened on Monday.  It ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

Detroit Casinos face new competition

DETROIT (WKZO) -- If you ever wondered whether there can be too many Casinos, just ask the city of Detroit. The financially strapped Motor City ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Man arrested trying to sell counterfeiting device

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The U.S. Secret Service arrested a Detroit man after he tried to selling his counterfeit money and the machine to make ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Detroit names CFO to help steer city's turnaround

DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Department of Education official Jack Martin will be Detroit's newly appointed chief financial officer, representing one of the first major ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

New charges filed against Kwame Kilpatrick

DETROIT (WKZO) -- New charges were filed in Federal court in Detroit Wednesday against former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.  Kilpatrick faces federal civil charges for ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

SEC sues ex-Detroit officials, adviser on "gifts"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators on Wednesday charged the former Detroit mayor and treasurer along with the city's public pension investment adviser ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

VIDEO: Kalamazoo-area students stage walkout to send law enforcement message

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Students from several Kalamazoo area high schools staged a walkout Tuesday morning, marching down to Bronson Park.

The students marched and held ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Chrysler to open offices in Detroit in late summer

DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC will open offices in downtown Detroit as part of its expansion in a city that has played a central ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

Detroit Tigers' Young apologizes after hate crime arrest

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young apologized on Friday for an incident that led to a hate crime charge against him for ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Detroit Lions select Iowa offensive tackle Riley Reiff from Iowa

NEW YORK (WKZO) -- The Detroit Lions opted to select 6 foot 4 inch Riley Reiff to help an aging offensive line protect franchise quartback ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Petition to put bridge on ballot approved

LANSING (WKZO) -- The format of a petition aimed at putting the issue of a new bridge from Detroit to Canada on the November ballot ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Referendum ruling clouds Detroit's financial fix

By Karen Pierog

(Reuters) - Part of Detroit's recent deal to mend its shattered finances could be threatened if Michigan officials on Thursday rule ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Chrysler, Pure Detroit settle lawsuit

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Chrysler and Pure Detroit have settled a lawsuit over the use of the "Imported from Detroit" logo on t-shirts made by Pure ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Can cash-strapped Detroit afford the 2012 election?

By Patricia Zengerle

(Reuters) - The economy looms large over November's general election in a basic way for strapped cities and counties: can they ...

Tue, April 24, 2012

Snyder calls for urgent action in Detroit

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has called for more urgent action to save the city of Detroit.  During a Crain's Detroit Business ...

Mon, April 23, 2012

Detroit City Council gets details of massive budget cuts

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The proposed budget by Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has approximately 25-hundred job layoffs, in addition to the one-thousand job cuts earlier proposed ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Detroit Continues Fiscal Downward Spiral

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A new report shows the city of Detroit is bleeding cash, despite having the highest property taxes and income taxes in Michigan ...

Thu, April 12, 2012

Detroit Officials Outline Budge Proposal

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Deputy Mayor Kirk Lewis outlined major changes in the way the City of Detroit operates during the council meeting Thursday morning.

The ...

Thu, April 12, 2012

Slimmed-down budget for "new reality" Detroit unveiled

(Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's administration unveiled a $1.1 billion slimmed-down general fund budget for fiscal 2013 on Thursday that calls for ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

At least one injured at GM lab near Detroit

(Reuters) - At least one person was injured Wednesday morning at a laboratory at the General Motors Co Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, the company ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

Detroit Mayor Bing Out of Hospital

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is out of Henry Ford Hospital.  The 68-year-old was hospitalized for blood clots in his lungs and is ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

Detroit Mayor Bing Suffering from Acute Pulmonary Embolisms in Lungs

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was readmitted to Henry Ford Hospital yesterday because of acute pulmonary embolisms in each lung.  Dr. John Popovich ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

WATCH LIVE: Tigers Opening Day in the 'D'; LIVE post-game interviews; 'The Yard' from Comerica Park LIVE @ 6PM

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DETROIT (WKZO) -- WKZO is taking to the streets of downtown Detroit Thursday for complete ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

Detroit avoids state takeover, more oversight looms

By Bob Carr and John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit avoided a takeover by the state of Michigan on Wednesday after both a review ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Legal challenges stall Detroit's fiscal fix

DETROIT (Reuters) - A plan to fix Detroit's shaky finances through a consent agreement before a Thursday, April 5, deadline remained in limbo on ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Michigan to appeal latest legal setback for Detroit

DETROIT (Reuters) - A Michigan court ruling that put the brakes on the work of state-appointed team charged with recommending a fix for Detroit's ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Detroit unions to end talks if state plan accepted

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's public employee unions will not negotiate more cost-cutting agreements with the city if it agrees to a state-mandated financial plan ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Detroit unions do not want more negotiations

DETROIT (Reuters) - The head of one of Detroit's major unions said on Monday that union leaders will not negotiate more cost-cutting agreements with ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Detroit City Council to consider proposed state pact

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council will see a draft on Thursday of the proposed agreement with the state of Michigan to stabilize the ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Detroit City Council to vote Monday on state pact: spokeswoman

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council will see a draft on Thursday of the proposed agreement with the state of Michigan to stabilize the ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Governor Addresses Town Hall Meeting

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder held a town hall meeting in Detroit Wednesday morning addressing many issues including the financial crisis in the ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Michigan review team report details roots of Detroit's crisis

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Michigan advisory team sent to examine Detroit's finances blames elected officials for the city's fiscal crisis, saying they failed ...

Tue, March 27, 2012

Federal Judge Acquits Seven Hutaree Members

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Saying that the government's case was built largely upon circumstantial evidence, a federal judge acquitted seven members of the Hutaree militia ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

Court clears way for rescue pact for Detroit

By Ben Klayman

DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan's Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a team appointed by the governor to come up ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

Appeals court clears way for Detroit's pact

By Ben Klayman

DETROIT (Reuters) - The court of Appeals in Michigan has cleared the way for a team appointed by the governor to come ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Detroit gets union deal, but state oversight looms

DETROIT (Reuters) - Roughly half of Detroit's unionized public employees accepted pay cuts and other concessions designed to save the cash-strapped city $68 million ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Detroit mayor still in hospital as city financial deadline nears

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was diagnosed with inflammation of the intestine and will remain at a hospital for further observation, just days ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Detroit mayor admitted to hospital for "discomfort"

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit mayor Dave Bing was admitted to a hospital on Thursday afternoon due to "discomfort" after an early morning dental appointment, the ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Judge Denies State Appeal of Consent Agreement

LANSING (WKZO) -- A hearing on the validity of the state review team appointed to look at the financial health of Detroit will be held ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Moody's Downgrades Rating On Detroit's Debt

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The City of Detroit received another financial blow Tuesday when Moody's Investors Services downgraded the city tax debt.  The move could ...

Tue, March 20, 2012

Governor Snyder Waiting to Receive Counterproposal

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says he wants to see the full context of a counterproposal of his consent agreement with the City ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

Chrysler and Pure Detroit to Enter Mediation

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Mediation is scheduled for March 27th in an attempt to settle a dispute between Chrysler and Pure Detroit.

The Auburn Hills-based automaker ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

#Update: Detroit Tigers press on 9-1 in Florida's Grapefruit League

LAKELAND, FL (WKZO) -- The Detroit Tigers are faring well this year in the heat of Florida's pre-season Grapefruit League. Even Jim Leyland has ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Western Michigan University vs Miami of Ohio in CCHA semifinals; WKZO in Detroit providing full coverage

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Western Michigan (19-13-6) plays Miami of Ohio (23-13-2) in the first semifinal Friday at Joe Louis Arena.The Broncos are fresh off ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Bing Says He'll Pass on Emergency Manager Position

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says that if the state offers the emergency manager position to him, he'll pass on it.

The ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Detroit Tigers' Brennan Boesch removed from starting lineup

LAKELAND, FL (WKZO) -- Detroit Tigers' starting outfielder Brennan Boesch has been cut to second string Wednesday. With only an hour before game time, Boesch ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Michigan governor, Detroit mayor clash on fiscal fix

By Karen Pierog and John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Plodding progress in dealing with Detroit's crisis led Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Tuesday ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Agreement Upsets Detroit City Council Members

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A proposed consent agreement between the State of Michigan and City of Detroit has upset council members.

The proposal reportedly calls for ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Detroit council cold to state proposal on finances

By Karen Pierog and John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Governor Rick Snyder continued his push for a consent agreement to save Detroit from the ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Snyder to Present Consent Agreement to Bing Tuesday

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will reportedly present a consent agreement to Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and the City Council Tuesday.  This would ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Michigan to present Detroit consent agreement on Tuesday

By Deepa Seetharaman

DETROIT (Reuters) - The state of Michigan plans to propose a restructuring solution to Detroit's city council on Tuesday that would ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

No loan for Detroit without turnaround plan: governor

By John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - The state of Michigan has not received any request from Detroit for short-term funding to help the city ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

No loan for Detroit without turnaround plan: Governor

By John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - The state of Michigan has not received any request from Detroit for short-term funding to help the city ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Judge Orders DIBC Off Gateway Project

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A Wayne County Judge has ordered the Detroit International Bridge Company to give up their control of the Gateway Project.  The 230-million ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Gentz Charged with Murder in Bashara Case

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged 48-year-old Joseph Gentz with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with ...

Tue, February 28, 2012

White Powder Sent to Senator Levin's Detroit Office

WASHINGTON (WKZO) -- Everything's back to normal at the Detroit office of U.S. Senator Carl Levin, but it got a little scary Monday ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

Romney Addressed the Detroit Economic Club in Empty Ford Field

 DETROIT(WKZO)  --  Mitt Romney Addressed the Detroit Economic Club in the cavernous Ford Fieldhouse yesterday before coming to Kalamazoo. Romney touted an ambitious proposal ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Bob Seger Honored By Hall Of Fame

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit's Bob Seger is headed to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.  In Billboard Magazine, Hall of Fame Chairman Jimmy Webb is ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Tampa Bay, Colorado, Detroit swing three-way trade

(Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings got a jump on next week's trade deadline with a three-way deal ...

Mon, February 20, 2012

Detroit Nation's Safest City in Cyber Security

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Online security provider Norton and Sperling's Best Places ranks Detroit the nation's safest city when it comes to cyber security ...

Sat, February 18, 2012

Hope Men, Women Win Home Season Finales; GVSU Splits in Detroit

UNDATED (WHTC) – Hope College completed a perfect 14-0 men's basketball conference regular season slate by routing visiting Trine on Saturday night, 65-46. David ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

WATCH LIVE: Senator Rick Santorum to speak in Metro Detroit at 8 PM

NOVI, MI (WKZO) -- Primary candidate Rick Santorum will be the keynote speaker at an Oakland County Republican Party event tonight. The Lincoln Day Dinner ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

Nigerian bomber sentenced to life in prison

DETROIT (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a Nigerian man to life in prison for trying to blow up a U.S. airliner ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Detroit stand alone with NHL-record home win

(Reuters) - Not even the NHL record books can stop the red-hot Detroit Red Wings as the league's top team set a new mark ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Trial of pro-arms militia opens in Detroit

By Meghana Keshavan

DETROIT (Reuters) - Prosecutors on Monday began to outline their case to jurors in the federal trial of seven members of a ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Detroit bridge owner to finish disputed project

(Reuters) - A bridge company that owns the busiest crossing between the United States and Canada will comply with a judge's order to finish ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Romney Visiting Detroit

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Just hours after announcing that Mitt Romney would make a stop in Detroit, the Detroit Economic Club had to find a larger ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Hutaree Militia Trial Jury Selection Begins

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Jury selection in the trial against seven members of the Hutaree Militia is expected to take several days.  The case, being tried ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Trial of pro-arms militia under way in Detroit

By Meghana Keshavan

DETROIT (Reuters) - Jury selection began on Tuesday in the trial of seven members of a Midwestern militia accused of plotting to ...

Fri, February 03, 2012

Detroit automakers say 'no' to Japan joining trade talks

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Detroit automakers are urging President Barack Obama to reject Japan's bid to join talks on a regional free ...

Thu, February 02, 2012

Detroit mayor touts concessions; pressure builds

By John Stoll and Karen Pierog

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing gained momentum in his fight to convince state officials that the financially ...

Thu, February 02, 2012

Detroit mayor touts concessions; pressure builds

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing gained momentum in his fight to convince state officials that the financially crippled city does not need a ...

Thu, February 02, 2012

More Winning for the Flying Dutchmen; More Losing for the Detroit Pistons

UNDATED (WHTC) - David Krombeen’s 20 points helped Hope win at Adrian last night, 64-47. Now 19-1 overall and 9-0 in MIAA play, the ...

Wed, February 01, 2012

Twelve Indicted in Alleged Drug, Money Laundering Case

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Alleged drug kingpin Carlos Powell and former state Representative Ken Daniels are among twelve individuals indicted, accused of drug trafficking and money ...

Wed, February 01, 2012

Large international cocaine, heroin, and marijuana bust in Metro Detroit, former state Rep. indicted

DETROIT (WKZO) – Michigan former state Rep Kenneth Daniels, is among those involved in a drug bust that took place in Metropolitan Detroit Wednesday in ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

Asian Carp Seized at Border

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Customs officials at the Ambassador Bridge have reported two seizures of live, Asian Carp at the border.  The fish has been banned ...

Sun, January 29, 2012

Detroit's best-dressed man aims to mend Motown

By John D. Stoll

(Reuters) - The Big Three automakers may be on the rebound but the original Motor City, Detroit, is still battling to ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

VIDEO: Prince Fielder introduced as a Detroit Tiger press conference

Detroit, MI (WKZO) – It was announced on Tuesday that free agent 1^st baseman Prince Fielder would be signing with the Detroit Tigers for ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Tigers Prince Fielder: "I'm excited to be here and I can't wait to get it going"

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) The prince is home.  After missing out by one pick on an 18-year-old Prince Fielder in the 2002 Major League Baseball ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

State Financial Review Team in Detroit

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The state financial review team met with the Detroit City Council Tuesday.

The ten-member team has 60-days to review the city's ...

Mon, January 23, 2012

Michigan Governor prefers no Detroit emergency manager

By John D. Stoll

(Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said Monday he prefers to avoid using an emergency manager to fix Detroit's financial ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

VIDEO: Tigers Rick Porcello on 2012: "I try not to classify the year into make it or break it"

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO) -- Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello had an up-and-down 2011 season but is working hard to come back strong in 2012 ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

VIDEO: Tigers starter Doug Fister: "It's always nice to have momentum"

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) -- The Detroit Tigers are touring West Michigan this week as a part of their annual winter caravan.  Mid-season the Tigers ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

VIDEO: Tigers General Manager Dave Dombrowski: Victor Martinez to see doctor in Colorado next week

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) Detroit Tigers General Manager Dave Dombrowski was in West Michigan Friday as a part of the Tigers annual "Winter Caravan ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

Hudsonville Ice Cream to Partner with Detroit Tigers in 2012

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - It was more than just another stop on the Tiger Caravan.

About a dozen players, coaches and executives disembarked from the ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Tigers Victor Martinez suffers torn ACL, may miss all of 2012

LAKELAND, FL (WKZO) Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez injured his left knee in spring conditioning last week.  That's according to Detroit Tigers ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Analysis: Obama seeks lift from Detroit auto jobs

By John Crawley

(Reuters) - A year ago, the Obama administration suffered from a post-bailout hangover and kept a low profile at the annual Detroit ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Billionaire Detroit bridge owner released from jail

(Reuters) - The billionaire owner of the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest crossing between the United States and Canada, was released after one night from the ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Detroit auto show: Toyota wants North American 'big export base'

By Chang-Ran Kim

DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's North American operations are looking to become a big exporter as the automaker gets hit ...

Tue, January 10, 2012

Michigan Treasurer says Detroit to run out of money by May

By John Stoll

Lansing, Michigan (Reuters) - The struggling U.S. city of Detroit is on track to run out of money in May instead ...

Mon, January 09, 2012

UAW President Predicts Growth for Big Three

DETROIT (WKZO) -- United Auto Workers president Bob King predicts an increased market share this year for the Big Three.

King told the "Detroit News ...

Mon, January 09, 2012

Overtime Heroics for the Detroit Red Wings & Denver Broncos on Sunday

UNDATED (WHTC) - Pavel Datsyuk’s goal 3:08 into overtime completed a Detroit comeback from a 2-0 deficit, as the Red Wings beat the ...

Sun, January 08, 2012

Detroit seeks salvation during Big 3's victory dance

By John Stoll

Detroit (Reuters) - Bill Perkins, a Detroit-area car dealer, has ample reason to raise a glass in the early days of January ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

NAIAS, Cobo Seal Five-Year Deal

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The North American International Auto Show will stay at Cobo Center in Detroit for at least another five years.  A new deal ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Detroit police stations to severely cut public hours

By John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit, which has one of the highest crime rates of large American cities, plans to close its police ...

Fri, December 30, 2011

Insight: Dark holiday in Detroit as Church downsizes

By John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Emmanuel Miller comes to Saint Leo Catholic Church at least twice a month.

The 52-year-old doesn't often ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

Year In Review: WHTC’s Top Stories of 2011

(WHTC) -- Proving to be a year full of incredible headlines around the world, Holland contributed its fair share of notable news in 2011. Whereas ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

Snyder Appoints Detroit Review Team

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder has appointed ten people to review the city of Detroit's finances.  Those named include former Detroit Police Chief ...

Tue, December 27, 2011

Michigan governor names team to review Detroit finances

By Chip Barnett

(Reuters) - Michigan's governor on Tuesday appointed a team to review Detroit's finances, a move that could end in a ...

Mon, December 26, 2011

Detroit police say 3 deaths tied to dating services site

(Reuters) - Three women discovered dead in Detroit over the past week, including two found burned beyond recognition early on Christmas, were linked to a ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Craftsman pulls lux tractor to Detroit auto show

By John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - In a town where the cars are the stars, a tractor with a top speed of 8-miles-per-hour is ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

Craftsman pulls lux tractor to Detroit auto show

By John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - In a town where the cars are the stars, a tractor with a top speed of 8-miles-per-hour is ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

Treasurer Asks for Formal Review of Detroit Finances

LANSING (WKZO) -- State treasurer Andy Dillon has asked the governor to begin a formal review of Detroit's finances. The request comes after the ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

Michigan sets formal review of Detroit's finances

By Karen Pierog

(Reuters) - Michigan will launch a formal review of Detroit to determine if a state takeover is warranted, officials said on Wednesday ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

Fitch warns it may cut Detroit's credit ratings

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings warned on Tuesday it may drop Detroit's credit ratings further into the junk territory as the state of Michigan ...

Mon, December 12, 2011

Kilpatrick Denies Ties to Cash

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says he has no connection to 27-thousand dollars seized last month from an account at a Texas bank ...

Sat, December 10, 2011

Former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick paying more for cable television than to restitution

DETROIT (WKZO) --  Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is paying just over 300-dollars a month for cable television at his family's home in Dallas ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

Snyder Seeking Agreement on Detroit's Financial Fate

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder says he will move forward with an emergency manager for the city of Detroit if no agreement can be reached ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

Report: Detroit Tigers sign reliever Octavio Dotel

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) -- Reports indicate the the Tigers have signed free-agent reliver Octavio Dotel to a one-year-contract.  If the report is accurate Dotel will ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

Detroit Police to End Funeral Escorts

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The Detroit Police Department will end the long tradition of providing free funeral procession escorts.

Chief Ralph Godbee says the practice is ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

Chrysler to Unveil New Subcompact at NAIAS

AUBURNS HILLS (WKZO) -- Chrysler Group LLC will unveil its first vehicle based on a Fiat model at the North American International Auto Show in ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

At Least 40 New Vehicles to Debut at NAIAS

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Automakers will debut at least 40 new vehicles at January's North American International Auto Show.

The "Detroit Free Press" reports roughly ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

Michigan manager law under siege as Detroit review begins

By Karen Pierog

(Reuters) - A Michigan law giving the state more power over cash-strapped cities is under attack with nine local governments either under ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

Snyder, Bing Talk Transit

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder and Mayor Dave Bing head to Washington to talk transit with the feds. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

Detroit Financial Review Begins This Week

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The state of Michigan is slated on Tuesday to start a review of the finances of the city of Detroit.

The move ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

First Hutaree Member Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charge

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Hutaree militia member Joshua Clough pleads guilty to using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

Clough is ...

Sun, December 04, 2011

Avalanche snap Red Wings' streak

(Reuters) - Colorado's TJ Galiardi scored the game-winner in the third period to snap Detroit's seven-game winning streak as the Avalanche handed the ...

Fri, December 02, 2011

Detroit could face $400 million penalty in takeover scenario

(Reuters) - Detroit could face a penalty of $400 million if the city's finances are taken over by the state of Michigan, according to ...

Fri, December 02, 2011

Parishes to Close in Detroit, Local Catholics in Outrage

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit Catholic Archbishop Allen Vigneron released Thursday a plan to reduce the number of parishes in Detroit by merging some and completely ...

Fri, December 02, 2011

Michigan starts review of Detroit's finances

By Karen Pierog

(Reuters) - Michigan said on Friday it will begin a preliminary review of cash-strapped Detroit's finances in a process that could ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Governor to Appoint Emergency Manager for Detroit

LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder is expected to take the first step toward appointing an emergency financial manager for the city of Detroit as early ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

Tigers Sign Ramon Santiago to 2-Year-Deal

DETROIT (WKZO) -- One of the more clutch hitters in the Tigers post-season lineup in 2011 was Ramon Santiago.  The super-sub will now return to ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Detroit City Council Preparing for State Takeover

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The Detroit City Council is preparing for what is looking like a looming state takeover of the city's finances and operations ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Magazine Detroit Ranks Second Saddest City in U.S.

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit ranks as America's second saddest city, following St. Petersburg, Florida, according to Men's Health Magazine.  The data used to ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

Defense Contractor Employees Allegedly Smoked Pot at Work

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Several employees of a Detroit-area military defense contractor are accused of smoking marijuana during breaks.Tower Defense and Aerospace company officials say ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

VIDEO: Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril on the 27-15 loss to Green Bay

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Defensive star Ndomakong Suh was ejected from the Lions 27-15 loss to the Green Bay Packers Thursday for kicking an opponent on ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

VIDEO: Detroit Lions Running Back Kevin Smith on his ankle injury against Packers

DETROIT (WKZO) --  Detroit Lions Running Back Kevin Smith appeared to be finding his way to another great game Sunday before his day was ended ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

Wings douse Flames as Detroit gets into holiday mood

By Steve Keating

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Red Wings kicked off what Motor City sports fans hope will be a happy Thanksgiving holiday by ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Laird returns to Detroit Tigers

(Reuters) - Former Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird is returning to the American League team as a back-up to All-Star Alex Avila, the Tigers said ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Detroit to cut 1,000 city worker positions by late Feb: mayor

(Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said on Friday that 1,000 city worker positions, or about 9 percent of the total, would be cut ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Detroit to cut 1,000 city worker positions by late Feb: mayor

(Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said on Friday that 1,000 city worker positions, or about 9 percent of the total, would be cut ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Detroit mayor calls for wage cuts, corporate tax increase

By Ned Randolph

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing warned on Wednesday the city could run out of cash by April and called for ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Aretha Franklin Cleans Her Closet

DETROIT (WKZO) -- In what is predicted to be the most popular garage sale of the weekend, Aretha Franklin is clearing out her clutter.  The ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Kilpatrick, Others Face More Charges

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his father Bernard Kilpatrick, former city contractor Bobby Ferguson and former Detroit water department director Victor Mercado ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Detroit Tops Lung Cancer Mortality List

DETROIT (WKZO) -- New data shows that Detroit has the nation's highest mortality rate from non-small cell lung cancer.

Researchers says the differences in ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Detroit-Windsor Bridge Vote Fails

LANSING (WKZO) -- A bill that would allow for a new public bridge to Canada was voted down by the Senate Economic Development Committee Thursday ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

Wall Street Movement Spreads to Michigan Cities

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The 'Occupy' movement that began on Wall Street is popping up in several Michigan cities.  The grassroots movement has spread to cities ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

Bertuzzi, Lidstrom Score as Detroit Red Wings beat Ottawa Senators 5-3 in Season Opener

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) -- Much of the success of the 2011-2012 season for the Detroit Red Wings will depend on the health and success of ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

South Korea's Lee in U.S. to talk trade, North Korea strategy

By Paul Eckert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is in Washington this week for a visit aimed at consummating a hard-fought free ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

Verlander and Wilson open Detroit-Texas series

By Larry Fine

(Reuters) - On paper, the Texas Rangers look to have some advantages in their American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Detroit ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Forbes: Metro Detroit Most Dangerous Area In U.S.

DETROIT (WKZO) -- According to Forbes, Metro Detroit is the most violent prone area in the United States.  They based their finding on the FBI ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

VIDEO: Detroit Tigers Pitcher Rick Porcello After First Career Postseason Start

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) -- Tigers Starting Pitcher Rick Porcello came up with the loss in Game 4 after pitching 6 innings. He allowed 4 earned ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

VIDEO: Detroit Tigers Pitcher Doug Fister After Game 4 Loss

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) -- After the Tigers 10-1 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the ALDS, Tigers Pitcher Doug Fister spoke ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Detroit police officer charged in shooting of girl

DETROIT (Reuters) - A Detroit police officer was charged with involuntary manslaughter and careless discharge of a firearm on Tuesday over the 2010 shooting of ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

VIDEO: Detroit Tigers 3rd Baseman Brandon Inge on Game 3 Tigers Win

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) -- Detroit Tigers 3rd baseman Brandon Inge came through in a big way Monday night going 2-for-4 out of the 9 spot ...

Sun, October 02, 2011

Analysis: Chrysler labor talks test Detroit's new reality

By Deepa Seetharaman and Silvia Aloisi

DETROIT/MILAN (Reuters) - When contract talks between Chrysler Group LLC and the United Auto Workers union opened in ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

Cano powers Yankees to 9-3 win over Tigers in opener

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Robinson Cano crushed a grand slam home run to lift the New York Yankees to a 9-3 rout ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

Detroit Piston Wallace in drunk driving, weapons arrest

DETROIT (Reuters) - Police have charged Detroit Piston Ben Wallace, a four-time NBA defensive player of the year, with drunk driving and unlawful handgun possession ...

Tue, September 20, 2011

Glasses on Harwell Statue Taken

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The statue of the late Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell at Comerica Park is missing a piece.  Someone pried off the glasses on ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Detroit Bridge Owners Spend Nearly Five-Million on Advertising

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A new report shows that the Maroun family, owner of the Ambassador Bridge, has spent nearly five-million dollars since March on an ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Flint Tops FBI's Most Violent City List

FLINT (WKZO) -- The city of Flint tops the FBI's most violent city in the nation list for 2010.  FBI statistics show that Flint ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

Kwame Kilpatrick Says He's Not Guilty of Corruption

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says he is not guilty of any of the dozens of federal charges levied against him.

In ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Detroit Sept 11 airline passengers no threat: FBI

DETROIT (Reuters) - Three airline passengers questioned after their "suspicious activity" prompted a military fighter jet escort into the Detroit airport on the anniversary of ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Three passengers detained in Detroit after flight from Denver

DETROIT (Reuters) - Three passengers aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Detroit were taken off the airplane and interviewed by federal law enforcement ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Plan to pull 18th century cannon from Detroit River delayed

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit police postponed plans to raise what is believed to be an 18th century cannon from the Detroit River on Wednesday after ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Court bars former Detroit mayor from pocketing memoir profits

DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be barred from profiting from the sale of his memoirs, a court ruled on Tuesday, until ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

West Ottawa Wins in Downriver Detroit to Kick Off New Football Season

ECORSE, MI (WHTC News) - West Ottawa kicked off a new high school football season along the Lakeshore by defeating Ecorse in downriver Detroit last ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

Monday Night Football Appearance for Lions Sells Out

DETROIT (WKZO) -- The Monday Night Football game for the Detroit Lions on October 10 has already sold out.  The team says all the tickets ...

Sat, August 20, 2011

Tigers, Lions Pull Off Detroit Double on Cleveland

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Max Scherzer scattered five hits over seven innings of pitching, while Austin Jackson, Alex Avila and Jhonny Peralta all slugged homers ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Indians beat White Sox ahead of key Detroit series

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Cleveland Indians kept the pressure on American League East leaders Detroit on Thursday, moving to within 1.5 games with a ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Judge: Kilpatrick Book Profits to Escrow Account

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Groner is again saying any proceeds earned by former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from his book ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

UAW's King hopes for mid-September Detroit talks wrap

By Bernie Woodall

DETROIT (Reuters) - United Auto Workers President Bob King told union officials in a closed-door meeting he hopes to wrap up contract ...

Mon, August 08, 2011

Judge to Rule on Kilpatrick Repayment of Prison Costs

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Judge David Groner will rule on whether proceeds from former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's book can be used to repay the ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Former Detroit mayor Kilpatrick released from prison

DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was released from a Michigan state prison on Tuesday after serving about 14 months for violating the ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Detroit school teachers to take 10 percent wage cut

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit public school teachers will take a 10 percent wage cut and pay more for health care in what the school system ...

Wed, July 27, 2011

Detroit Tigers lose a close one in Chicago

Chicago, IL (WKZO)--  A two run home run from Alejandro De Aza was all it took for the Chicago White Sox to beat the ...

Mon, July 04, 2011

Detroit's dilemma: How to share gains with UAW

By Bernie Woodall

DETROIT (Reuters) - Over the past two years, Ford Motor Co has roared back from the brink of failure, won accolades for ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Detroit-Area Congressman McCotter to Run for President

WASHINGTON (Metro Source) - Congressman Thad McCotter is running for President. The suburban Detroit Republican will file the paperwork today to run for the Republican ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Judge Rules Pure Detroit Can Sell "Imported from Detroit" Shirts

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - Chrysler has lost a legal battle to prevent T-shirt company Pure Detroit from selling shirts with the slogan "Imported from ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick paroled

DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was granted parole on Friday and will be released from state prison in late July, a state ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

Good Samaritan Ticketed By Detroit Police

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - A wheelchair-bound amputee trying to cross Jefferson Avenue in Detroit last Friday got help but not from two police officers ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

Quicken Loans Looking at Ways to Move Workers to Detroit

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - Quicken Loans is the latest company to consider offering financial incentives to get its employees to move into the city ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Detroit to Inaugurate New School Improvement System

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - A new statewide school system is going to operate Michigan's lowest performing five percent of schools. One of the ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Murder Charge for Man Accused of Running Down Detroit Policeman

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - A New York man is charged with murder, accused of fatally running down a Detroit Policeman. Officer Charles Armour died ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Kershaw Blanks Detroit, Tigers Lose 4-0 To Dodgers

Los Angeles, CA – (WKZO)  After struggling through the beginning of June, Clayton Kershaw has finally found his stride. Kershaw pitched his 2^nd shutout ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Michigan to take over Detroit's worst schools

By Deepa Seetharaman

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's poorest-performing schools will be placed in the hands of a new statewide authority next year, the latest ...

Sat, June 18, 2011

Hundreds Gather to Remember Fallen Detroit Police Officer

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - Hundreds gathered on Friday to pay their final respects to a fallen Detroit Police officer. Charles Armour died last Sunday ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

2012 Detroit Auto Show Changes

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - The North American International Auto Show in Detroit will have more space and new vehicle introductions in 2012. Cobo Center ...

Thu, June 09, 2011

Detroit taxes to remain despite population fall

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law on Thursday legislation that will let Detroit

avoid financial catastrophe by allowing the city to ...

Thu, June 09, 2011

Romney to Campaign in Livonia, Detroit

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - Michigan native and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is continuing his presidential campaign swing through Michigan today. Romney meets voters ...

Thu, June 09, 2011

New DPS Emergency Manager Says Problems are Worse than Expected

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - The new emergency manager of the Detroit Public Schools is admitting problems in the district are "larger than I thought ...

Wed, June 08, 2011

Fake Eviction Notices Posted in Area of Proposed Detroit Bridge

(Detroit, MI)  --  A conservative group says it put fake eviction notices on homes in the area of a proposed second bridge linking Detroit with ...

Wed, June 08, 2011

State Senate Approves Detroit Taxes

(Lansing, MI)  --  The Michigan Senate approves legislation that allows the city of Detroit to continue charging a utility tax and an income tax that ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

Detroit Eyed as Test for New Auto Insurance

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - State Senator Virgil Smith is planning to push for a test site for a new kind of auto insurance limiting ...

Fri, June 03, 2011

Kid Rock Plans Comerica Park Concert

Thu, June 02, 2011

Second Detroit-Windsor Bridge Hot Topic on Mackinac Island

(Mackinac Island, MI)  --  A second bridge linking Detroit to Windsor is a hot topic at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Island meeting. The ...

Tue, May 31, 2011

Detroit Regional Chamber Kicks Off Policy Conference

(Mackinac Island, MI)  --  The Detroit Regional Chamber's 2011 policy conference begins tomorrow on Mackinac Island. The annual event brings government and business leaders ...

Mon, May 30, 2011

Statute of Former Detroit Mayor Back in Michigan

(Lansing, MI)  --   A statue of former Detroit mayor and U.S. Senator Zachariah Chandler has returned to Michigan after being in the U.S ...

Mon, May 30, 2011

Snyder Set to Lead Detroit Chamber's Mackinac Conference

(Detroit, MI)  --  Governor Snyder plans an upbeat message at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Mackinac Island policy conference this week. The ...

Sat, May 28, 2011

Evidence Left Unguarded

DETROIT -- It gives the term ‘criminal negligence’ a whole new meaning. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is calling for a State Police investigation into ...

Fri, May 27, 2011

Let Detroit Go Bankrupt

UNDATED (WKZO) --  Hot on the heels of the announcement that Chrysler has paid back it’s bailout loans in full, the Democratic party has ...

Thu, May 26, 2011

Detroit Philanthropist Gives Millions to Lawrence Tech

(Southfield, MI)  --  Real estate developer and philanthropist A. Alfred Taubman says he is pledging 11 million dollars to Lawrence Technological University. The funds will ...

Thu, May 26, 2011

Detroit Defenseman Brian Rafalski Announced His Retirement Wednesday

Red Wing’s defenseman Brian Rafalski, as expected, called it a career yesterday after 11 seasons in the N-H-L. After beginning his pro career ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

Detroit-Area Lawmaker Considering Run for White House

(Washington, DC)  --  Livonia Congressman Thaddeus McCotter is exploring a run for the Republican presidential nomination. He told "Politico" he'll make his decision sometime ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

Metro Detroit 12th Deadliest for Pedestrians

(Detroit, MI) -- Metro Detroit has been ranked the 12^th most dangerous area in the United States for pedestrians. According to a report by ...

Tue, May 24, 2011

Detroit, Flint "Most Dangerous" Cities

LANSING, Mich (WLMI) The FBI says Flint and Detroit remain the two most dangerous cities in the country.  Crime statistics show Flint is at ...

Mon, May 23, 2011

Detroit Ended Its Five Game Losing Streak Sunday Afternoon

The Tiger’s hitting still hasn’t come around but Rick Porcello made sure Detroit didn’t have to produce much offense, pitching one-hit ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Detroit Teen Killed in Allegan Co. Crash

MARTIN, MI (WHTC News) - The argument against the widespread installation of high-tension cables along Michigan highways got a little stronger last night in a ...

Mon, May 16, 2011

One Year Since Seven-Year-Old Shot And Killed in Detroit

DETROIT -- A year after seven-year-old Aiyana Jones was killed during a police raid of a Detroit home, there are still no arrests or charges ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

Momentum of No-No Back in Detroit

Sat, May 07, 2011

Senator Meets with Residents at Detroit-Area Gas Station

(Southfield, MI)  --  U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow talked about gas prices on Friday morning at a station in suburban Southfield. The Lansing Democrat, seeking ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Detroit police hunt gang of "Mad Hatter" thieves

DETROIT (Reuters) - Police in Detroit are looking for a gang of middle-aged to elderly women, dubbed the "Mad Hatters," who are believed to be ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Detroit police hunt gang of "Mad Hatter" thieves

DETROIT (Reuters) - Police in Detroit are looking for a gang of middle-aged to elderly women, dubbed the "Mad Hatters," who are believed to be ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Detroit Beat The Yankees 6-To-3 Yesterday Afternoon

Brennan Boesch homered and had 3 RBI’s yesterday afternoon to lead Detroit to a 6-to-3 win over the Yankees. That’s three in-a-row ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Detroit-Area Marine

(Lansing, MI)  -- Flags are lowered across Michigan today to honor U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Dominic J. Ciaramitaro. The 19-year-old from South Lyon was ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

Former GM V-P Named EMF Of Detroit Schools

Former General Motors vice president Roy Roberts has been named the new emergency financial manager of the Detroit Public Schools.  In making the announcement ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

Mayor Bing Presents Deficit Reduction Plan to Detroit City Council

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's deficit reduction plan would turn a 155 million-dollar budget gap into an 89 million-dollar surplus for the ...

Tue, May 03, 2011

Detroit automakers post solid April sales gains

By Bernie Woodall and Ben Klayman

DETROIT (Reuters) - GM, Ford and Chrysler showed much faster sales growth rates in April than Toyota and most ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

2010 Census Data Confirms Detroit Exodus

(Detroit, MI) -- Data released from the 2010 Census confirms a dramatic loss of population for the city of Detroit.  At one time Detroit was ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Gunman Steals Detroit Church's Donations

(Detroit, MI)  --  A man is wanted for stealing about 500 dollars in cash donations during Sunday services at an east side Detroit church. The ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

12 Arrested For Smuggling Drugs Into Detroit

A dozen people are under arrest and charged with smuggling pot and cocaine into Detroit through checked luggage arriving at Metro Airport.  Federal officials ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Most School Districts Reviewed for Emergency Manager in Metro Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  Most of the school districts Governor Rick Snyder is considering turning over to an Emergency Manager are in Metropolitan Detroit. Any district ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Detroit Lions Select Auburns Nick Fairley in 1st Round

NEW YORK --  The Detroit Lions have selected Nick Fairley as the 13th pick in the NFL drafts 1st round.  More to come.

Thu, April 28, 2011

Feds arrest 12 in Detroit airport drug smuggling probe

DETROIT (Reuters) - Federal authorities arrested 12 people on Thursday, including 10 current or former Delta Air Lines baggage handlers, in an internal probe of ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Geithner Speaks In Detroit

DETROIT, Mich (WLMI) Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is in Michigan today for a forum at the Detroit Economic Club.  Geithner will talk about the ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Treasury Secretary Geithner Speaks in Detroit

(Washington, DC)  --  Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will be in Detroit today for a forum at the Detroit Economic Club. Geithner will be talking about ...

Wed, April 27, 2011

Homicides Up in Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  While overall crime is down in the city of Detroit, the number of non-fatal shootings and homicides has jumped. The numbers were ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

Kingsford Man Indicted for Plotting to Blow Up Detroit Federal Building

(Detroit, MI)  --  A 42-year-old Upper Peninsula man has been indicted on three counts by a federal grand jury for allegedly plotting to blow up ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

Statue of Former Detroit Mayor to Move From DC to Lansing

(Washington, DC)  --  A statue of a former Detroit Mayor and post Civil War U.S. Senator is moving from Washington, DC to Lansing. In ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Robert Bobb Expects to be Replaced Soon in Detroit Schools

(Lansing, MI)  --  The emergency financial manager for the Detroit Public Schools does not expect to hold the job much longer. Robert Bobb told the ...

Tue, April 19, 2011

Detroit Pension Boards File Suit Against Emergency Manager Law

(Detroit, MI)  --  The Detroit General Retirement System and the city's Police and Fire Retirement System have filed a lawsuit over the state's ...

Mon, April 18, 2011

Franken Attends Democratic Dinner in Detroit

(Detroit, MI) -- U.S. Senator Al Franken was the keynote speaker at a Democratic fundraiser in Detroit on Saturday. The Minnesota Democrat and former ...

Sat, April 16, 2011

Casinos Oppose Detroit Tax Hike

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit's three casinos have issued a joint statement opposing Mayor Dave Bing's plan to increase their taxes. Bing is proposing ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Detroit sends layoff notices to all public teachers

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The emergency manager appointed to put Detroit's troubled public school system on a firmer financial footing said on Thursday he was ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

Agents raid medical marijuana offices near Detroit

DETROIT (Reuters) - Federal agents executed search warrants at several Detroit area locations on Tuesday including a medical marijuana facility owned by a businessman who ...

Tue, April 12, 2011

Agents raid medical marijuana offices near Detroit

DETROIT (Reuters) - Federal agents executed search warrants at several Detroit area locations on Tuesday including a medical marijuana facility owned by a businessman who ...

Tue, April 12, 2011

Fear of state takeover hangs over Detroit budget

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit must cut $200 million in spending or face a takeover by the state of Michigan, Mayor Dave Bing said on Tuesday ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

NBA's Detroit Pistons Sold

DETROIT -- Billionaire Tom Gores is expected to be announced as the new owner of the Detroit Pistons.  The NBA has to give final approval ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Detroit’s Middle Relief Failed Twice Last Night And The Orioles Beat The Tigers 9-To-5

The Tiger’s middle relief issues were exposed last night at Baltimore, where the Orioles used a five-run seventh inning to rally past Detroit ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Tiger Catcher Alex Avila Had A Career-High Five Rbi’s To Power Detroit To A 7-To-3 Win Last Night

Alex Avila went 3-for-4 with a home run and five RBI’s last night to power the Tigers to a 7-3 win at Baltimore ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Next Batman Film to Take Place in Pittsburgh, Not Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  The next movie in the Batman series will be filmed in Pittsburgh, not Detroit. There were rumors swirling earlier this year that ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Detroit Based TV Show Vacates Highland Park Studio

(Highland Park, MI) -- With the future of the show "Detroit 1-8-7" up in the air, ABC is vacating the studio space in Highland Park ...

Fri, April 01, 2011

Detroit’s Huge Loss Wednesday Night Brought An Extra Hard Practice For The Red Wings Yesterday

The Red Wings got some welcome news yesterday to help soothe some of the sting from Wednesday’s woeful 10-to-3 beat down by the ...

Thu, March 31, 2011

Detroit Schools Could Close Up to 59 Schools; Bobb’s Successor Named?

(Detroit, MI)  --  As many as 59 schools and buildings could be closed this fall in the Detroit Public Schools under the district's reorganization ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Segregation in Metro Detroit Drops

(Detroit, MI)  --  The Metro Detroit area no longer tops the list of most-segregated regions in the country. Due to a steady movement of African-Americans ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Ex-Red Wing Marian Hossa Struck Back Last Night At Detroit, Scoring The Winning Goal In Overtime

Marian Hossa scored a power-play goal 51 seconds into overtime last night to give Chicago a 3-to-2 win over the Red Wings at Joe ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Detroit’s Strong Suit In Spring Training Has Been Pitching But Not Yesterday

Max Scherzer is penciled in as Detroit’s starting pitcher Sunday against the Yankees and also for the team’s home opener against the ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Detroit Was Idle Last Night. The Pistons Play At Indiana Tomorrow Night

The Pistons had another night off. They end their 3 day break tomorrow night with a game at Indiana. Last night’s half dozen ...

Mon, March 28, 2011

Miguel Cabrera Had A Home Run And A Double With Four RBI’S As Detroit Defeated Houston

Miguel Cabrera hit his fourth spring training home run and also had a double and four rbi’s as the Tigers beat the Astros ...

Sat, March 26, 2011

WATCH LIVE: Kalamazoo Central vs. Detroit Southeastern in Class A State Basketball Final

EAST LANSING -- The 24-3 Kalamazoo Central Maroon Giants look for their second win over Detroit Southeastern this season when they tip-off today at 4PM ...

Fri, March 25, 2011

Detroit’s Casinos in Jeopardy?

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit's three casinos may be in jeopardy. According to the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act of 1997, Detroit must have ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

Detroit off ten biggest U.S. cities, replaced by San Jose

By Jonathan Allen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The city of Detroit, which has suffered decline as its automakers struggled through economic hardship, has dropped out ...

Thu, March 24, 2011

WATCH LIVE: Schoolcraft vs. Detroit Consortium in HS Basketball Semi-Finals

EAST LANSING -- (WKZO) Schoolcraft looks for a shot at the 2011 Class C Boys Basketball title when they take on Detroit Consortium at 1PM ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

Bomb undiscovered for weeks at Detroit fed building: union chief

DETROIT (Reuters) - A package found by a security guard at a federal office building in Detroit sat three weeks before someone thought to screen ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

Lakeshore Gains While Michigan, Detroit Loses in Census

WASHINGTON (WHTC News) - Michigan may have lost about 50 thousand residents over the past 10 years, but the Lakeshore showed population growth over the ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

Detroit Tiger Manager Jim Leyland Is Solidifying His Opening Day Lineup

Will Rhymes will be the starting second baseman when the Tigers open the season against the Yankees. Detroit Manager Jim Leyland announced the decision ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Detroit population drops to lowest level in 100 years

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's population dropped 25 percent over the last decade to its lowest level in a century, according to Census figures released ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Detroit population drops to lowest level in 100 years

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's population dropped 25 percent over the last decade to its lowest level in a century, according to U.S. Census ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Detroit Population Expected To Drop Below 800,000

When U.S. Census figures for are released later this week, Detroit's population is expected to show a decline to under 800-thousand people ...

Mon, March 21, 2011

ABC Mum on Renewal of "Detroit 1-8-7"

(Detroit, MI)  --  ABC is keeping mum on whether the first-ever prime-time television series filmed in the Detroit area will be renewed for a second ...

Sat, March 19, 2011

Detroit EFM Bobb Benefits Immediately from New State Law

(Detroit, MI) -- The first effects of the state’s new Emergency Financial Manager bill signed into law by Governor Snyder on Thursday came a ...

Sat, March 19, 2011

New USS Detroit Coming

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced yesterday that his department will christen a Freedom-class littoral combat ship the USS Detroit. The ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Detroit’s Official Opening Day Roster Won’t Include Carlos Guillen Or Joel Zumaya

Carlos Guillen and Joel Zumaya will begin the regular season at the Tigertown complex in Lakeland. The Tigers announced yesterday that both will require ...

Mon, March 07, 2011

Poll Shows Michiganders Believe Detroit Is Key For State's Success

(Detroit, MI)  --  Rebuilding Michigan will require a healthy Detroit.  That's the finding of a new poll conducted for the "Detroit Free Press" and ...

Wed, March 02, 2011

Report Shows Signs Of Life In Detroit’s Tech Sector

(Detroit, MI)  --  Positive trends are being seen within Detroit's technical sector.  According to the monthly Dice Report, Metro Detroit was the country's ...

Tue, March 01, 2011

Detroit's Howard marks new deal by usurping Kings

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Detroit goaltender Jimmy Howard celebrated a two-year contract extension by earning his league-leading 31st win of the season as the Red ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

Bing Promises Reinvention Of Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says his city is at a crossroads.  In his second State of the City address, Bing promised to ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

Detroit mayor aims to get city finances in order

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing proposed plans on Tuesday to shore up the city's finances and attract jobs but said budget cuts ...

Tue, February 22, 2011

Detroit Mayor To Deliver 'State Of The City' Address

DETROIT, Mich-Detroit Mayor Dave Bing will highlight the successes of the Motor City over the past year during the annual State of the State ...

Mon, February 21, 2011

RoboCop fans campaigning for Detroit statue

Film fans on Facebook.com have rallied to raise the cash to pay tribute to the classic sci-fi movie in the city where it ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

Detroit musicians reject orchestra offer, season ends

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Detroit Symphony Orchestra suspended the remainder of its season after striking musicians rejected management's final contract offer on Saturday.

The ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

Twenty-one Arrested In Detroit On Medicare Fraud Charges

DETROIT (WTVB) - Federal authorities have arrested 21 people in Metro Detroit as part of a nationwide Medicare fraud bust. The Motown defendants are accused ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

Striking Detroit orchestra musicians mull contract offer

DETROIT (Reuters) - Negotiators for striking Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians recommended rejection of a final management contract offer that they said would cut their compensation ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

Detroit Zapped The Lightning Last Night 6-To-2 At Tampa Bay

The Red Wing’s last night had their first meeting against the Lightning with former Detroit great Steve Yzerman as Tampa Bay’s general ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Private Funds Raised for Detroit RoboCop Statue

DETROIT -- It started as a joke on Twitter, but it now looks like a RoboCop statue could be built in Detroit.  Organizers of a ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Detroit to get RoboCop statue with fan funding

DETROIT (Reuters) - From sci-fi cult film, to Twitter phenomenon to Detroit landmark-in-the-making.

Plans for a statue honoring RoboCop, the half-man, half-machine crimefighter of the ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Fate Of Detroit Symphony Orchestra On The Line

(Detroit, MI)  --  Informal contract talks between striking Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians and management continued this weekend in an effort to end the 19-week strike ...

Fri, February 11, 2011

Detroit Pistons and Gores extend talks on sale

DETROIT (Reuters) - The family that owns the Detroit Pistons has extended by two weeks its exclusive talks to sell the basketball team to Los ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

Fans rally to raise money for RoboCop statue in Detroit

DETROIT (Reuters) - Like RoboCop himself in the cult classic movie, plans for a statue of the mechanized crime fighter in Detroit may not be ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

Former Detroit Defensive Lineman Shaun Rogers Has Been Dumped By The Cleveland Browns

Ex-Lion’s defensive lineman Shaun Rogers was one of five players released Wednesday by the Cleveland Browns. Rogers recorded only 17 tackles and two ...

Wed, February 09, 2011

The Pistons Stayed With The Spurs For Much Of The Game Before San Antonio Put Detroit Away

Detroit played San Antonio tough last night but in the end, the visiting Spurs improved their league best record to 43-and-8 by beating the ...

Tue, February 08, 2011

Mayor Bing Details Plan To Entice Detroit Police To Move Back To The City

(Detroit, MI)  --  Mayor Dave Bing released the details to an incentive program meant to tempt Detroit police officers to reside in the city.   "Project ...

Mon, February 07, 2011

Detroit mayor says no plans for RoboCop statue

DETROIT (Reuters) - Philadelphia has its Rocky statue, but do not look for Detroit to celebrate its connection to RoboCop any time soon.

Detroit Mayor ...

Thu, February 03, 2011

Study Shows Detroit Government Is Most Expensive Nationwide

(Detroit, MI)  --  A Pew Charitable Trust survey of the largest cities nationwide shows that the Detroit City Council is the most expensive in the ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

The Squad Captained By Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom Won Yesterday’s NHL All-Star Game

Team Lidstrom nipped Team Staal 11-to 10 in the 58th NHL All-Star game yesterday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Even though Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom ...

Fri, January 28, 2011

Robert Bobb Calls For Privatizing Maintenance In Detroit Schools

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb is privatizing the district's maintenance operations.  Bobb said 75 million dollars will be ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

State offers help for Detroit's unclaimed dead

DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan has offered funding to help speed burials for 185 unclaimed bodies in the morgue that serves Detroit.

Maura Corrigan, the newly ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

Detroit’s Rally Against The Nuggets Was Snuffed Out

Former Piston Chauncey Billups scored a game-high 26 point for Denver as the Nuggets knocked off Detroit 109-100 last night at The Palace. Will ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

4 Detroit Police Officers Shot, Gunman Dead

DETROIT, Mich (WLMI)  Gunfire erupts at a Detroit police station, injuring four officers and leaving the gunman dead.  It happened around 4-30 yesterday afternoon ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Detroit Police Station Shooting

(Detroit, MI) -- More information is expected to be released today in connection with a shooting at a Detroit police station that injured four-officers. The ...

Sun, January 23, 2011

Gunman wounds 4 officers in Detroit police station

DETROIT (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire inside a Detroit police station on Sunday, wounding four police officers, including a commander, before the attacker was ...

Fri, January 21, 2011

Detroit Police Arrest Serial Rape Suspect

DETROIT, Mich (WLMI)  Detroit police have arrested a man in connection with a series of rapes that has terrorized the city since early January ...

Mon, January 17, 2011

Detroit Auto Show Attendance on the Rise

DETROIT -- Attendance is up at this year's North American International Auto Show.  New figures show opening day numbers increased about 3.5-percent, while ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Detroit Says No To Stray Dogs Show

DETROIT -- Detroit officials are saying no to a reality show that would feature stray dogs in the city.  The Discovery Channel reportedly was interested ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Thieves make BMW hottest car at Detroit auto show

DETROIT (Reuters) - When carmakers like BMW say they hope people find their next car at auto shows like the one in Detroit this week ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Detroit City Council Addresses Mayor's Lawsuit

(Detroit, MI) -- The Detroit City Council has responded to Mayor Dave Bing's lawsuit over public television. Yesterday, the council defended its takeover of ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Strike May Be Nearing An End

(Detroit, MI) -- The Detroit Symphony Orchestra strike may be nearing an end. The DSO made a new conditional offer to striking musicians yesterdayday that ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

Governor Snyder Meets With Automakers At Detroit Show

(Detroit, MI)  --  Governor Snyder spent part of yesterday pressing the flesh with auto industry executives at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

Plan Emerges To Close Half Of Detroit Schools

(Detroit, MI)  --  The emergency financial manager of the Detroit Public Schools wants to close half of the buildings in the district and greatly increase ...

Tue, January 11, 2011

City Of Detroit Submits Audit To State On Time

(Detroit, MI)  --  The city of Detroit has submitted its annual audit to the state on time, for the first time in 13 years. Yesterday ...

Mon, January 10, 2011

Not guilty pleas in Detroit corruption case

DETROIT (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday entered not guilty pleas to racketeering, extortion, and a slew of other charges on behalf of imprisoned ...

Mon, January 10, 2011

Batman Coming To Detroit?

(Detroit, MI) -- The City of Detroit may be the next setting for a third "Batman" movie. Several news outlets are reporting that the third ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

Special Report: How Ford became Detroit's last man standing

By Bernie Woodall and Kevin Krolicki

DETROIT (Reuters) - Bill Ford Jr. just can't let the good times roll.

In late December, Ford, 53 ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

Detroit Lion Focus Of Investigation

(Plymouth, MI)  --  Plymouth police are investigating a woman's claims of inappropriate sexual conduct by a Detroit Lions player.  On Monday night, five Detroit ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

Detroit's Murder Rate Down 15-Percent

(Detroit, MI)  --  The murder rate in Detroit fell by 15.4 percent in 2010.  Police Chief Ralph Godbee Junior said the unofficial total for ...

Thu, December 30, 2010

Former Detroit Tiger GM Bill Lajoie Dies

(Detroit, MI)  --  Former Detroit Tigers General Manager Bill Lajoie has died. Lajoie joined the Tigers in 1974 and later served as General Manager from ...

Wed, December 29, 2010

Former Detroit Tiger GM Bill Lajoie Dies

DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tiger General Manager Bill Lajoie has died.  Lajoie joined the Tigers in 1974 and later served as General Manager from 1984 ...

Fri, December 24, 2010

Detroit's Mayor Will Emcee Snyder Inauguration

(Lansing, MI)  --  Detroit's Democratic Mayor will play a big part in the inauguration of the state's newly elected Republican Governor. Dave Bing ...

Thu, December 23, 2010

Funeral Held In Detroit For Border Patrol Agent Killed On Duty

(Detroit, MI)  --  Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano called slain Border Patrol agent Brian Terry a hero at his funeral in Detroit yesterday.  The 40-year-old ...

Mon, December 20, 2010

Detroit Can Say Goodbye To The Longest Road Losing Streak In N-F-L History

It’s finally history, the Lions ended their record breaking road losing streak yesterday with a win at Tampa Bay. Dave Rayner kicked a ...

Mon, December 20, 2010

Detroit Area Woman Still Missing from South Haven Rehab

SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC News) - A woman who slipped away from a substance abuse meeting in South Haven last Wednesday is still missing. Natalie ...

Sat, December 18, 2010

Police Searching For Missing Professor In Detroit

(Detroit, MI) -- Police are looking for a missing Wayne State University professor, who was last seen by co-workers on Monday. English Professor Kathryne Lindberg ...

Sat, December 18, 2010

The Pistons Collapsed Against The Clippers Who Crushed Detroit 109-To-88 At The Palace

The Pistons never had the lead last night and trailed by 28 heading into the fourth quarter on their way to being crushed by ...

Fri, December 17, 2010

Detroit Got Some Help For Its Injury-Riddled Secondary By Claiming Ex-Lion Defensive Back Eric King Off Waivers

Ex-Detroit defensive back Eric King should be some help for the Lion’s injury riddled secondary. King yesterday was claimed off waivers from the ...

Fri, December 17, 2010

Detroit Plays The Defending Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks Tonight

The Central Division leading Red Wings take on the Blackhawks tonight in Chicago, where in the second game of the season, Detroit beat the ...

Fri, December 17, 2010

U.S. Patent And Trade Office Setting Up In Detroit

(Washington, DC)  --  For the first time ever, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is going to open up a satellite office outside of ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

Ex-Detroit Mayor Faces 38 Count Indictment

DETROIT, Mich (WQTX)  A 38-count indictment is filed against imprisoned ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.  Federal prosecutors in Detroit announced the long list of corruption ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

New Charges Filed In Detroit

DETROIT (WKZO) -- They were piling on new charges in Detroit yesterday on a couple of notorious figures. Federal prosecutors have slapped 8 new charges ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Packers stunned by Detroit

The Detroit Lions put a damper on the Packers playoff chances with a 7-3 victory at Ford Field Sunday.   The Midwest was buried by ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

A Trio Of Lion’s Losing Streaks Came To An End Yesterday When Detroit Beat The Packers 7-TO-3

Detroit’s defense dominated Green Bay and the Lions had just enough offense to upset the Packers 7-to-3 yesterday at Ford Field. The win ...

Sun, December 12, 2010

Vikes-Giants Game in Detroit Mon., Admission To Be Free

(Detroit, MI)  --  People in the Motor City will be able to attend Monday's New York Giants-Minnesota Vikings game at Ford Field for free ...

Sun, December 12, 2010

VIDEO: Metrodome Roof Collapses, Vikings-Giants Game Moved to Detroit

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WTAQ) - The roof at the Minneapolis Metrodome has collapsed under the weight of heavy snow.

The damage to the stadium, operated by ...

Sun, December 12, 2010

Roof collapse forces Vikings-Giants move to Detroit

DETROIT (Reuters) - The New York Giants-Minnesota Vikings NFL game will be played in Detroit on Monday after a huge snow storm caused the Minneapolis ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

Detroit To Offer Incentives To Encourage Residents To Move

(Detroit, MI)  --  The city of Detroit will soon be offering incentives to encourage people to move downtown.  Mayor Dave Bing says the incentives will ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

Western Michigan Was Able To Turn Back A Late Rally By Detroit Mercy

Western Michigan held on for a 71-to-69 win over Detroit Mercy last night at University Arena in Kalamazoo. The Broncos had a nine point ...

Tue, December 07, 2010

Detroit Coach Jim Schwartz Sounded Upbeat Yesterday At His Weekly News Conference

Lion’s coach Jim Schwartz said yesterday that part of Detroit’s past problems lied in the fact that the team gave up on ...

Mon, December 06, 2010

The Four Day Winter Meetings Start Today And It’s Nearly A Sure Bet Tiger’s General Manager Dave Dombrowski Will Be Working Hard To Put Together Some Type Of Blockbuster Deal For Detroit

Tiger’s general manager Dave Dombrowski probably is eyeing some type of blockbuster deal this week for Detroit as the four day major league ...

Sat, December 04, 2010

Orlando Handed Detroit Its Fourth Straight Loss

The Pistons last night lost for the second time this week to Orlando as the short-handed Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter for ...

Sat, December 04, 2010

Drew Stanton Has One More Day Until His Second Career Start At Quarterback For Detroit

The Lions hope Drew Stanton and his ability to scramble and throw on the run will give the Bears some problems tomorrow when Chicago ...

Fri, December 03, 2010

Plans For Second Detroit-Windsor Bridge Die In State Senate

(Lansing, MI)  --  The state Senate has killed a plan to build a second bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Canada.  Governor Granholm had lobbied Senate ...

Thu, December 02, 2010

Detroit Coach Jim Schwartz Made It Official Naming Ex-Spartan Standout Drew Stanton The Starter At Quarterback

Lion’s coach Jim Schwartz made it official on Wednesday, naming Drew Stanton his starting quarterback for Sunday’s home game against the Bears ...

Fri, November 26, 2010

Bucks Try To End Losing Streak in Detroit

Auburn Hills, Mich (WSAU) The Milwaukee Bucks will play the Detroit Pistons tonight and general manager John Hammonds says the big question is whether ...

Fri, November 26, 2010

Bucks At Detroit Tonight

Auburn Hills, MI. (WHBL-Learfield) - The Milwaukee Bucks will play the Detroit Pistons tonight in Auburn Hills Michigan. And general manager John Hammond says the ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Detroit, Flint In Top Five Most Crime-Ridden Cities; Lansing 80th

(Undated)  --  Detroit and Flint are ranked third and fourth, respectively, in the worst crime-ridden cities in the country.  The rankings come from publisher CQ ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

AUDIO: Detroit Tigers President David Dombrowski and Joaquin Benoit Part 1

The Detroit Tigers formally announced Friday the signing of free agent relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit. The two sides agreed to a 3 year $16 ...

Sat, November 13, 2010

Detroit NAACP Branch Suspended

(Detroit, MI) -- The Detroit Branch NAACP has been suspended for failing to pay 46-thousand dollars to the group's national headquarters. Detroit Branch President ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

Time Runs Out In Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  "Time" Magazine's year-long reporting project in Detroit has come to a close with a final article in the publication and an ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

Detroit Symphony Silent

DETROIT (WKZO) - The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is canceling its concerts through November 28th because of a strike by its musicians that began a month ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

AUDIO: Detroit Tigers President David Dombrowski and Shortstop Jhonny Peralta

The Detroit Tigers announced on Monday that they have resigned shortstop Jhonny Peralta to a 2-year contract, with a club option for 2013. The ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

Job Postings Up In Michigan, Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  More employers in Michigan are looking for workers, according to the Monster Worldwide.  Job postings in Metro Detroit were up 55-percent in ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

Detroit Blew A Ten Point Fourth Quarter Lead As The Jets Rallied For A Overtime

It was painful loss for the Lions yesterday at Ford Field as they let a ten point fourth quarter lead over the Jets slip ...

Fri, November 05, 2010

New Detroit-Windsor Bridge Tabled

(Lansing, MI)  --  A proposal for a new bridge spanning the Detroit river has been tabled by lawmakers in Lansing.  State Senate Majority Leader Mike ...

Tue, October 26, 2010

Oregon Town Wants To Rename Itself 'Detroit Lakes'

DETROIT -- You might wonder what is indeed in a name, but for voters in a small Oregon vacation town, a name means quite a ...

Mon, October 25, 2010

Al-Qaeda Leader Calls For Attack On Detroit

DETROIT (WKZO) - A senior al-Qaeda leader is calling for Muslims living in metro Detroit to commit terrorist attacks in the U.S. In a ...

Mon, October 25, 2010

Detroit Bed Bug Infestation Is Nation's Third Worst

(Detroit, MI)  --  One of the nation's largest pest control company's says Detroit's bed bug infestation is among the worst in the ...

Sun, October 24, 2010

Snyder Gets Detroit "Free Press" Endorsement

(Detroit, MI)  --  The Detroit "Free Press" says Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder offers the best hope for culture change in Lansing.  The newspaper ...

Sun, October 24, 2010

Al-Qaida Message Encourages Muslims To Attack Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  A senior al-Qaida leader is calling for Muslims living in metro Detroit to commit terrorist attacks in the U.S.  In a ...

Fri, October 22, 2010

Detroit Places Second On Where Americans Least Want To Live

(Undated)  --  A newly released Harris survey finds Detroit is second on a list of cities Americans say they'd least like to live in ...

Thu, October 21, 2010

Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford Yesterday Showed Off His Rested Up Throwing Shoulder As Detroit Held Its First Workout During Bye Week

The Lions yesterday held their first workout of their bye week and quarterback Matthew Stafford was practicing, saying he’s getting close to 100 ...

Tue, October 19, 2010

Lion’s Linebacker Zach Follett Is Doing Better And Was Scheduled To Be Back In Detroit Yesterday

Lion’s coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that linebacker Zach Follett is doing better and both M-R-I and CAT scan tests came back with ...

Wed, October 13, 2010

Detroit Red Wings smothered by Avalanche fightback

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Colorado Avalanche erased a two-goal deficit before handing the Detroit Red Wings a first loss of the season when Brandon Yip ...

Fri, October 08, 2010

Detroit Man Delays Surgery To Watch The Big Game

DETROIT -- The Michigan/Michigan State game is always a big deal but there may be more at stake this year than just state bragging ...

Fri, October 08, 2010

Bernero, Snyder Address Detroit Economic Club

(Detroit, MI)  --  Michigan's gubernatorial choices showed contrasting styles in speaking to the Detroit Economic Club yesterday.  Democrat Virgil Bernero, the mayor of Lansing ...

Thu, October 07, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor Loses Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals says it won't hear an appeal from former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick who is in prison for violating ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Mike Ilitch In Talks To Buy Detroit Pistons

(Detroit, MI)  --  The Pistons confirmed yesterday Mike Ilitch, who already owns the Red Wings and the Tigers, is seeking to buy the NBA franchise ...

Tue, October 05, 2010

Ilitch in talks to buy Detroit Pistons: reports

DETROIT (Reuters) - The owner of the Little Caesars Pizza chain and Detroit's baseball and ice hockey teams has opened negotiations to buy the ...

Tue, October 05, 2010

Detroit’s 0-And-4 Start Isn’t Dimming The Outlook On The Rest Of The Season

Lion’s Coach Jim Schartz said at his weekly news conference on Monday that he and the team remain upbeat about the season ahead ...

Tue, October 05, 2010

Detroit's Chief Operating Officer Retiring After Six Months On Job

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit's chief operating officer is leaving his post after just six months on the job.  Mayor Dave Bing released a statement ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

Detroit Autoworkers Fired After Drinking During Lunch

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Thirteen workers at a Chrysler plant in Detroit have been fired and two other employees have been suspended for a month without ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

Detroit Symphony Musicians May Be Looking At Pay Cuts

DETROIT -- The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is one of the best in the country, but the music could come to an abrupt end next week ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

It Was S-O-L For Detroit Yesterday At Minnesota…The Same Old Lions

The Lions did yesterday what they seem to do best, score first, then fall behind with turnovers and allowing big plays but then rally ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

The Question For The Lions Is Will They Help Brett Favre Play Like The Quarterback Who Has Never Lost A Home Game Against Detroit

The Lions are intent on making Brett Favre feel older Sunday at Minnesota rather than helping the Viking’s quarterback get back that old ...

Thu, September 23, 2010

Detroit Backup Quarterback Shaun Hill Will Make His Second Straight Start Sunday

Lion’s coach Jim Schwartz let the media know after Detroit’s practice yesterday that the team’s number one quarterback is getting better ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

Amid gloom, Detroit glistens as Hollywood locale

By David Bailey

DETROIT (Reuters) - An unmarked Detroit police car makes a screeching stop outside a downtown bus terminal and the homicide detective dashes ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

'Detroit 187' Debuts On ABC

A city councilman will host a focus group and viewing party for the debut of the network television crime drama "Detroit 1-8-7." Councilman Andre ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

Promising "Detroit 1-8-7" uncertain of tone

By Erik Pedersen

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - ABC's intriguing but unfocused new drama about an urban homicide squad wants it both ways, in ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

VIDEO: Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz press conference after loss to Eagles 09/19/10

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz addressed the media following a 35-32 loss to Philadelphia, dropping his team to a 0-2 start.

Thu, September 16, 2010

The West Division Leading Rangers Beat Detroit Last Night 11-To-7

For the second straight night, Detroit pitching was roughed up in Texas for 11 runs with the Rangers beating the Tigers last night 11-to-7 ...

Fri, September 10, 2010

There Could Be A Plea Deal In Detroit "Underwear Bomber" Case

Lawyers for the Nigerian charged with trying to blow up a plane near Detroit on Christmas say they've talked to prosecutors about resolving ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

Detroit Mayor Calls Fires "Natural Disaster"

(Detroit, MI)  --  Calling Tuesday night's fires in Detroit, quote, "a natural disaster," Detroit Mayor Dave Bing praised the efforts of Detroit firefighters who ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

Lion’s Running Back Kevin Smith Could Be In-Active For Detroit’s Season Opener

Lion’s coach Jim Schwartz hinted Wednesday that running back Kevin Smith, who is recovering from major knee surgery, might not be active for ...

Wed, September 08, 2010

Detroit Ranked Most Stressed

(Detroit, MI)  --  A new study of the country's 50 largest metro areas ranks Detroit as the most stressful place to live and work ...

Wed, September 08, 2010

Detroit Opens The Season Sunday At Chicago

Will different mean a better defense for Detroit this season? We’ll find out starting Sunday in Chicago, where the Lions will have just ...

Tue, August 31, 2010

AUDIO: Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler

First-year Detroit Lions tight end talks with Sean Patrick of 1660TheFan.com about Restoring the Roar, playing for coaching great Mike Shanahan, his favorite ...

Tue, August 31, 2010

Detroit Takes On The First Place Twins Tonight

It’s probably a now or never series for the Tigers starting tonight at first place Minnesota where Detroit has won just once in ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

WATCH: Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell at Eastern Market in Detroit

Imagine an open-air year-round fruit and vegetable Market that seems to go on forever. The Eastern Market in Detroit was packed with people during ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

Detroit Gained A Split Of Its 4 Game Series At Toronto

Ryan Raburn hit two home runs and drove in four as the Tigers hammered the Blue Jays 10-4 at Toronto yesterday afternoon to gain ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

Detroit Mayor Bing Endorses Bernero for Governor

DETROIT -- Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has endorsed Virg Bernero for governor.  Bing released a statement announcing his endorsement, saying he believes Bernero possesses, quote ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

Kalamazoo Farmers Market Researching at Eastern Market in Detroit

KALAMAZOO -- Sometimes the old ideas are still the best. Detroit has had a year round farmers market operating for 160 years, and this weekend ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

Detroit Mayor Backs Bernero In Gov's Race

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has received the backing of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing in the race for Michigan governor. Bing said Wednesday that he ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

Detroit’s Five-Game Winning Streak Came To An End Yesterday

The Detroit bullpen blew a solid start by Armando Galarraga and the Tigers had their 5-game winning streak snapped with a 4-to-3, twelve inning ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

Detroit Postal Workers Protest Five-Day Delivery Plans

(Detroit, MI)  --  It's estimated about three-thousand postal workers hit the streets in downtown Detroit Tuesday to protest plans by the U.S. Postal ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Pistons Reserve Center Kwame Brown Is Leaving Detroit After Two Seasons

Center Kwame Brown is leaving the Pistons after two seasons to play with the Charlotte Bobcats. Brown, a former number one overall draft selection ...

Fri, August 20, 2010

Detroit Makes Forbes List Of "Stressful Cities

(Detroit, MI) -- Detroit is one of the most stressful cities in America, according to a list compiled by "Forbes" magazine.  Detroit ranked tenth most ...

Fri, August 20, 2010

Detroit’s Newly Acquired Defensive Lineman Lawrence Jackson Arrived At the Lion’s Training Camp In Allen Park Yesterday

The Lions yesterday welcomed in their new defensive lineman Lawrence Jackson, the third year player and former first round draft pick of Seattle, which ...

Fri, August 20, 2010

Flint-Native Billionaire Tom Gores Is Reportedly The Front Runner To Purchase The Detroit Pistons

Sources have told the Detroit News that Flint-native Tom Gores has emerged as the front runner to become the new owner of the Detroit ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

Eminem Hosts Rap Battle In Detroit

Eminem is hosting a freestyle rap battle in Detroit. The event is called "Red Bull EmSee: The Road to 8 Mile National Finals" and ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

The Yankees Beat Detroit 9-To-5 in New York.

In a game that got chippy with hit batsmen, brush back pitches and the ejection of Detroit manager Jim Leyland, the Yankees took down ...

Wed, August 18, 2010

Last Night The Yankees Beat Detroit 6-To-2 In New York

Justin Verlander wasn’t able to recover from a rocky beginning last night against the Yankees, who went on to defeat Detroit 6-to-2 in ...

Sat, August 14, 2010

Detroit Plays Its Pre-Season Opener Taking On The Steelers In Pittsburgh

Lion’s prized rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is expected to put his strength and quickness on display tonight as Detroit begins pre-season play ...

Sat, August 14, 2010

Magic Johnson Is Interested In Buying Into A Group That Might End Up Being The New Owners Of The Detroit Pistons

Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen highlighted the 2010 class inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame last night. Malone and Pippen were both members ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Detroit Building Collapses; 8 Firefighters Hurt

Police say eight firefighters have been injured at the scene of an explosion and fire on Detroit's east side. Officer N. Gray says ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Detroit Takes On The White Sox Tonight In Chicago

Detroit’s dwindling hopes of getting back into contention in the American League Central will be put to the test this weekend in Chicago ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Terrico White, Detroit’s Second Round Draft Pick, Has Agreed To Terms

The Pistons have come to terms with second round draft pick Terrico White. It’s a 2-year deal that will pay White the league ...

Tue, August 10, 2010

The Rays Pulled Away In The Ninth To Beat Detroit 6-To-3

Ex-Tiger Matt Joyce last night continued to feast on Detroit pitching to help Tampa Bay to a 6-to-3 victory at Comerica Park in the ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Detroit Snapped Its Four Game Losing Streak Yesterday

The Tigers ended a four-game skid and took the finale of a three-game series against the Angels by winning 9-4 yesterday afternoon at Comerica ...

Sat, August 07, 2010

Chelios takes up office job at Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT (Reuters) - Former NHL defenseman Chris Chelios is returning to the Detroit Red Wings to assist in player development and take up an ambassadorial ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

Detroit’s Slide Continues

Detroit’s decline from contender to pretender in the American League Central continued yesterday afternoon as the Tigers wasted a ninth inning comeback against ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Chicago Beat Detroit 4-To-1 Last Night

Detroit outhit the White Sox last night 10-to-9 but the Tigers stranded 11 runners, helping Chicago post a 4-to-1 victory at Comerica Park. Former ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Ndamukong Suh Showed Up In Detroit And Had His First Training Camp Practice

He reported, weighed-in, and passed his conditioning test with flying colors. Lion’s coach Jim Schwarz was happy to tell that to reporters yesterday ...

Wed, August 04, 2010

Imperioli preparing for Detroit move

The former The Sopranos star ran Studio Dante from a theatre in Manhattan's Chelsea district with his wife, Victoria, and the couple has ...

Tue, August 03, 2010

Detroit To Begin Light Rail Construction In 2011

(Detroit, MI)  --  Shovels are expected in the ground next year on the Woodward Light Rail project in Detroit from the city's downtown out ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Detroit-Based TV Drama Won't Change Name

DETROIT -- Despite concerns from community leaders in Detroit, producers of an ABC police drama set and filmed in the city say they will not ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Detroit Suffered Its Second Straight Walk-Off Loss To The Red Sox

Make it two straight tough back breaking losses for the Tigers at Fenway Park. Saturday night, David Ortiz had a bases-loaded walk off double ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Detroit’s Top Draft Pick Ndamukong Suh Missed The Lion’s First Three Training Camp Practices

The Lions are hoping that their top draft pick and number two selection overall, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, won’t miss many more training ...

Thu, July 29, 2010

Detroit Has Dropped Ten Straight On The Road

Detroit once again let Tampa Bay off the hook and the Rays last night pulled out a 7-to-4 win over the Tigers, who have ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

A Middle Aged Man's Plea to Become a Detroit Tiger

Wed, July 28, 2010

No Action Taken On "Detroit 187" Concerns

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit City Council decided not to take action Tuesday on a resolution criticizing the new ABC drama "Detroit 1-8-7."  Producers of the ...

Tue, July 27, 2010

ESPN Finds Health Violations At Detroit-Area Stadiums

(Undated)  --  ESPN's news program "Outside the Lines" has found several problems with food vendors at three of Detroit's four major league sports ...

Tue, July 27, 2010

No Detroit Grand Prix In 2011

(Detroit, MI)  --  The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix will not be held next year, but the race may return in 2012.  The Grand Prix ...

Sun, July 25, 2010

Detroit's Ordonez breaks ankle, out for eight weeks

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez fractured his right ankle in a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and is ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

Detroit Council Approves New Fire, Police HQ Purchase

(Detroit, MI)  --  A deal has been approved by the Detroit City Council to purchase the old MGM Grand casino near downtown for a new ...

Fri, July 16, 2010

The All-Star Break Ends For Detroit

The Tigers look a avoid a trap in Cleveland where tonight they take on the last place Indians as the two teams resume play ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera Finished Fourth In Last Night’s Home Run Derby

There will be no Home Run Derby crown for Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera, but Cabrera will get the start tonight at first base for ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

Survey Ranks Detroit Among Hardest Places To Find A Job

(Riverside, CA)  --  The city of Detroit remains among the most difficult places in the nation to get a job, even with the economy slumping ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor Archer Endorses Dillon for Governor

DETROIT -- Democratic candidate for governor Andy Dillon picked up an endorsement today from a former mayor of Detroit.  Dennis Archer announced his endorsement of ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

Detroit’s Failure To Sweep Minnesota Drops The Tigers From First Place

The Tigers had their 5 game winning streak snapped yesterday afternoon by the Twins, who avoided a 3-game sweep at Comerica Park by beating ...

Fri, July 09, 2010

Berry Gordy's Former Detroit Mansion On The Market

(Detroit, MI)  --  A mansion once owned by Motown founder Berry Gordy is going on the market in Detroit next week.  The home in the ...

Mon, July 05, 2010

Report: Former Detroit Red Wing Bob Probert Dies

WINDSOR, ONTARIO -- (WKZO) ESPN.COM is reporting that former Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert died Monday after collapsing on a boat on Lake ...

Sat, July 03, 2010

Detroit Has Signed Former Lions Cornerback Dre Bly

Dre Bly is back with the Lions. The 33-year old cornerback agreed to a two year deal with Detroit on Friday. Bly played with ...

Sun, June 27, 2010

Detroit Homicides Down

(Detroit, MI)  --  The number of homicides and nonfatal shootings in Detroit are down, following a national trend.  According to statistics from the city, there ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor Indicted On Federal Fraud, Tax Charges

(Detroit, MI)  --  Already jailed on a probation violation, Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is now facing 19 federal counts of mail fraud, wire fraud ...

Wed, June 23, 2010

Former Detroit mayor hit with fresh federal charges

DETROIT (Reuters) - A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on new fraud and tax charges.

The indictment alleges Kilpatrick ...

Mon, June 21, 2010

Bing Declares Today "Ernie Harwell Day" in Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has declared today "Ernie Harwell Day" in the Motor City in honor of the former Detroit Tigers broadcaster ...

Sun, June 20, 2010

PHOTOS: Arizona Diamondbacks at Detroit Tigers

DETROIT, MI -- (WKZO) The Detroit Tigers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park.  WKZO.COM's Sean Patrick photographed the following ...

Sat, June 19, 2010

Detroit Wins Seventh Straight

Brandon Inge tripled in the go-ahead run for the Tigers in the bottom of the eighth inning and Alex Avila added an RBI-single one ...

Mon, June 14, 2010

Ponzi Scheme Shut Down In Detroit

(Lansing, MI)  --  The state's Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation has shut down an alleged Ponzi scheme in Detroit.  OFIR said the one-point-nine-million-dollar ...

Mon, June 14, 2010

Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing On Detroit Area Freeway

(Plymouth Township, MI)  --  A helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing on Interstate-275 in Plymouth Township Sunday afternoon.  According to Michigan State Police ...

Mon, June 14, 2010

UAW Starts Annual Convention In Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  The United Auto Workers 35th Annual Constitutional Convention opens today at Cobo Center.  The union will elect a new leader this week ...

Thu, June 10, 2010

White Sox 15 Detroit 3

The White Sox trampled the Tigers 15-to-3 last night in Chicago and pummeled Detroit starter Rick Porcello for eight runs on eight hits over ...

Wed, June 09, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Sent To Manistee Prison on His Birthday

(Lansing, MI)  --  One-time Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is now housed in a prison one level below maximum security.  Kilpatrick was sent to the Oaks ...

Thu, June 03, 2010

Gingrich: Eliminate All Taxes In Detroit For One Decade

(Mackinac Island, MI)  --  Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich outlined several plans for improving Michigan's economy as the keynote speaker at the ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Petitions Certified For Marijuana Legalization In Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  The legalization of marijuana in the city of Detroit will be on the ballot in November after the Detroit Elections Commission certified ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Detroit Buses Won’t Display Ads

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit’s Regional transit system has refused to carry advertisements that call on Muslims to defect from their religion. The Ads are ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Oakland 4 Detroit 1

The Tigers good play at home this season hit a bump in the road over the Memorial Day weekend as Oakland took three out ...

Sat, May 29, 2010

Oakland 5 Detroit 4

Miguel Cabrera returned to the Detroit lineup last night and smacked three home runs but the Tigers still lost 5-to-4 to Oakland in the ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

Michigan House Passes Bill For Second Detroit-Windsor Bridge

(Lansing, MI)  --  The Michigan House has voted 56-51 to pass legislation that will allow the construction of a new bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

First Lady Visits Detroit Today

(Detroit, MI)  --  First Lady Michelle Obama will be at Wayne State University today to talk about the importance of being a mentor.  She will ...

Tue, May 25, 2010

Detroit Ex-Mayor Kilpatrick Sentenced to Five Years

DETROIT -- Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Groner sentenced former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to a maximum of five years  in jail for violating ...

Tue, May 25, 2010

Former Detroit mayor sentenced to five years in prison

DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced on Tuesday to up to five years in prison for violating the terms of his ...

Tue, May 25, 2010

Mrs. Obama In Detroit

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Barack Obama isn’t the only resident of the White House planning a trip to Michigan in the near future. First Lady ...

Mon, May 24, 2010

Michelle Obama To Be In Detroit Wednesday

(Washington, DC)  --  First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Detroit on Wednesday.  She will hold a student forum at Wayne State University along with ...

Fri, May 21, 2010

Detroit 5 Oakland 2

The Tigers have moved into a first place tie with Minnesota in the American League Central after Detroit won yesterday afternoon at Oakland 5-to-2 ...

Wed, May 19, 2010

Fieger Files Two Lawsuits In Death Of Detroit Girl

(Detroit, MI)  --  Two lawsuits have been filed against the Detroit Police Department related to the shooting death of a seven-year-old girl early Sunday morning ...

Tue, May 18, 2010

Tigers vs. White Sox Rained Out In Detroit

Detroit’s game with the White Sox last night at Comerica Park was rained out and more showers are in the forecast for this ...

Mon, May 17, 2010

Detroit Second Grader Shot In Police Raid

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A Detroit Police officer, searching for a murder suspect, accidentally shot a seven-year-old girl to death early yesterday morning. Assistant Police Chief ...

Fri, May 14, 2010

Detroit Takes Three Out Of Four From New York

The Tigers did something this week to the mighty Yankees that had not happened in eleven years, shutting out the Bronx Bombers twice during ...

Tue, May 11, 2010

Charges In Death Of Detroit Cop Will Be Announced Today

(Detroit, MI)  --  The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says it will announce charges against the accused killer of a Detroit Police officer this morning ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Cleveland 7 Detroit 4

The Tiger’s ten game winning streak over the Indians ended yesterday with Detroit losing 7-to-4 at Cleveland as the teams split the rain ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Minnesota 4 Detroit 3

The Tigers lost to the Twins 4-to-3 last night when Minnesota scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth. With one ...

Tue, May 04, 2010

Detroit Tigers voice Ernie Harwell dies at 92

DETROIT (Reuters) - Longtime Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell died on Tuesday after a year-long battle with cancer, the official Major League Baseball website (mlb ...

Fri, April 30, 2010

New York Yankees 8 Detroit 6

A ninth-inning rally by the Tigers fell a bit short last night and the Yankees got out of Motown taking 2 out of 3 ...

Fri, April 23, 2010

Detroit School Board Asks Governor to Get Involved In Power Struggle

(Detroit, MI)  --  The Detroit School Board wants its power back and is asking Governor Jennifer Granholm to get involved.  The board sent a letter ...

Wed, April 21, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor Found Guilty Of Violating Probation

(Detroit, MI)  --  Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be back in court on May 25th to be sentenced after being found guilty of violating ...

Tue, April 20, 2010

Detroit Hosting Wind Energy Conference This Week

(Detroit, MI)  --  Businesses involved in the wind energy market start two days of meetings at Cobo Center today.  The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association ...

Mon, April 19, 2010

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Speak In Detroit

(Detroit, MI)  --  The three candidates for governor on the Democratic ticket held their first forum with voters Sunday in Detroit.  In front of about ...

Fri, April 16, 2010

CNN: Detroit Among World's Eight Dangerous Cities

(Detroit, MI)  --  A CNN list of the eight most dangerous places in the world includes Baghdad, Beirut, and the city of Detroit.  The list ...

Thu, April 08, 2010

Detroit 4 Columbus 3

Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals 40 seconds apart in the third period for the tie and the lead as the Red Wings last night ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

State Halts Detroit Demolition Plans

(Lansing, MI)  --  The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment has halted plans by the city of Detroit to tear down three-thousand buildings this ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

New Report Says Detroit Needs Big Changes

(Detroit, MI)  --  In order to avoid bankruptcy, a new report says the city of Detroit needs some drastic restructuring.  The nonprofit public policy research ...

Sat, April 03, 2010

Brewers Beat Detroit

Milwaukee, Wi (WSAU) The Brewers pushed across three runs in the second inning and held off the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in pre-season baseball at ...

Tue, March 30, 2010

Detroit 2 Toronto 2 In Nine Innings

Rick Porcello was sharp for the Tigers yesterday against Toronto, tossing five-and-a-third hitless innings against the Blue Jays in a game that ended in ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

New Jersey 118 Detroit 110….

The Pistons are pushing the bar pretty low for a once proud franchise as they dropped their seventh in-a-row last night, losing on the ...

Fri, March 19, 2010

Detroit Tigers 5 Houston 4

Dontrelle Willis stayed in the running for a starting spot with the Tigers, pitching three more scoreless innings yesterday as Detroit beat Houston 5-to-4 ...

Wed, March 17, 2010

Parents Leave Child At Detroit Area Restaurant

WARREN (WKZO) -- Warren Police are seeking abuse and abandonment charges against the mother and father of a three-year-old boy left at a children's ...

Wed, March 17, 2010

Cleveland 113 Detroit 101

The Pistons gave it their best last night against LaBron James and the league leading Cavaliers but Cleveland was too much in the fourth ...

Tue, March 16, 2010

Boston 119 Detroit 93

The short-handed Pistons were pounded last night at Boston 119-to-93 and are now a season high 21 games under .500. And it didn’t ...

Tue, March 16, 2010

Detroit Red Wings 2 Calgary 1

Tomas Holmstrom scored the game-winning goal late in the third period, as Detroit edged the Flames 2-to-1 last night in Calgary. Pavel Datsyuk also ...

Mon, March 15, 2010

Boston back to winning ways with rout of Detroit

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics swept to a confidence-boosting 119-93 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday, quickly returning to form after losing to ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Detroit Red Wings 5 Minnesota 1

Johan Franzen scored twice, including once in a three-goal first period, as Detroit tamed the Minnesota Wild 5-1at Joe Louis Arena. Jimmy Howard made ...

Thu, March 11, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor and Councilwoman In Trouble

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Disgraced Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is free on bond and a decision is expected today on his attorney's bid to have ...

Thu, March 11, 2010

Utah 115 Detroit 104

The Pistons last night guaranteed themselves another losing season when they fell at home to the Utah Jazz 115-to-104. Detroit is now 20 games ...

Thu, March 11, 2010

Detroit Red Wings Hosts Minnesota Tonight…

Jimmy Howard will start in goal tonight for the Red Wings as Detroit takes on the Minnesota Wild at Joe Louis Arena. Meanwhile, the ...

Tue, March 09, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor Released on Bond, Wants Judge Dismissed

DETROIT -- Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been released on ten-thousand dollars bond after being arraigned on a probation violation.  In court, Kilpatrick's ...

Tue, March 09, 2010

Atlanta 12 Detroit 4

A day after Jeremy Bonderman got bombed in the first inning of a loss to the Blue Jays, new Tiger’s pitcher Max Scherzer ...

Mon, March 08, 2010

Voting In Detroit And Iraq

DETROIT (WKZO) - They voted in Baghdad and al Kut and KirKuk and in Detroit this weekend. The Embattled nation took one step closer to ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

New York Knicks 128 Detroit 104

The Pistons were knocked around by the Knicks last night in New York 128-to-104. Detroit has dropped 5 in-a-row and clearly missed leading rebounder ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

Vancouver 6 Detroit 3

The Red Wings last night didn’t look like a team fighting for a chance to stay in the hunt for a playoff berth ...

Thu, February 25, 2010

Former Detroit Mayor Back In Court

DETROIT (WKZO) -- Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is having a bad week, and now even efforts by his attorneys to keep him out of ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

FBI raids 3 Japanese auto parts makers near Detroit

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - The FBI raided three Detroit-area Japanese auto parts makers for a sealed federal antitrust investigation, including Toyota Motor Corp affiliate Denso ...

Mon, February 22, 2010

Ex-Detroit Mayor Stays in Legal Hot Water

(Detroit, MI)  --  The FBI reportedly has evidence former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accepted bribes while in office.  The "Detroit Free Press" reports a contractor ...

Fri, February 19, 2010

U.S. Trade Representative Examining South Korea Auto Options In Detroit

(Washington, DC)  --  A free trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea remains stalled over the concerns of the American auto industry.  U ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

MDOT Study Finds Detroit Needs Another Border Crossing

(Lansing, MI)  --  Detroit and Windsor need a new border crossing, according to a study published yesterday by the Michigan Department of Transportation.  The MDOT ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

Orlando 116 Detroit 91

The Pistons were no match last night for Dwight Howard and the Magic as Detroit lost at Orlando 116-to-91. Howard registered a season-high 33 ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

Detroit 108 Minnesota 85

A rare blowout win for the Pistons, who pulled away in the second half to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves last night at the Palace ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

Metro Detroit Native And Knack Singer Doug Fieger Dies

(Woodland Hills, CA)  --  Detroit area native and rock singer Doug Fieger lost a six-year battle with cancer when he died at his California home ...

Fri, February 12, 2010

San Jose 3 Detroit 2 In Overtime Shootout

The Red Wings come up short again in an overtime shootout, losing 3-to-2 to the San Jose Sharks last night at Joe Louis Arena ...

Tue, February 09, 2010

Man Tasered At Detroit Metro Airport By TSA

(Romulus, MI)  --  TSA agents tasered an Ohio man who ran past a security checkpoint at Detroit Metro Airport Monday morning.  Kaylan Policherla had no ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

Anaheim 3 Detroit 1

The Red Wings outshot the Ducks last night 47-to-30 but Detroit ended up losing at Anaheim 3-to-1. Detroit has dropped 8 of its last ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Chrysler in talks to take back Detroit-area plant

By Soyoung Kim and Bernie Woodall

DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler is in talks to take back a Sterling Heights, Michigan, assembly plant that it had ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Organizers Announce Dates For 2011 Detroit Auto Show

(Detroit, MI)  --  The organizers of the North American International Auto Show have announced the dates for the 2011 event.  Officials will invite hundreds of ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

Orlando 91 Detroit 86

Detroit led for much of the second half last night but in the end Orlando pulled out a 91-to-86 win at the Palace. Rodney ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

Penguins Top Detroit In Overtime

The Red Wings lost a 2-to-1 overtime shootout to the Penguins yesterday afternoon in Detroit’s first visit to Pittsburgh since last year’s ...

Wed, January 20, 2010

Detroit-Lansing High Speed Rail Needs More Study

(Lansing, MI)  --  A state legislative task force says a potential high-speed rail between Detroit and Lansing needs more study.  The panel has looked into ...

Tue, January 19, 2010

Detroit Ranks Worst on List of Cities for Small Businesses

DETROIT -- Detroit is dead last on a newly-compiled list of the best places in the country to start up a small business.  Portfolio.com ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Robinson helps Knicks snap Detroit's winning streak

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Knicks snapped the Detroit Pistons' three-game winning streak on Monday when a game-high 27 points from Nate Robinson ...

Sat, January 16, 2010

Detroit Auto Show Begins

(Detroit, MI)  --  The North American International Auto Show began its 9-day run today at Cobo Center in Detroit.  With turmoil surrounding the auto industry ...

Fri, January 15, 2010

Thirteen Detroit-Area Residents Charged In Medicare Fraud

(Washington, DC)  --  Federal authorities have charged 13 Detroit-area residents for an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of more than 14-point-five-million dollars.  The Justice Department ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

Detroit Picked at Random for Christmas Day Terror Attempt

DETROIT -- Detroit was apparently picked at random as the target for a failed terrorist attack on Christmas Day.  The "Detroit Free Press" reports several ...

Tue, January 12, 2010

Pelosi Praises Automakers During Detroit Visit

DETROIT -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised Detroit's automakers during her visit to the North American International Auto Show on Monday.  Pelosi defended the ...

Tue, January 12, 2010

Lawmakers Visit The North American Auto Show In Detroit

DETROIT -- Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and an entourage of other elected and appointed officials visited the North American Auto Show in Detroit ...

Mon, January 11, 2010

After grim year, Detroit attempts a happy face

By Nick Carey

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. auto executives and elected officials at the Detroit auto show on Monday sought to draw a curtain ...

Mon, January 11, 2010

Ford sweeps awards at Detroit Auto Show

By James B. Kelleher

DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co <F.N> swept the 2010 North American Car and Truck Awards at the Detroit auto ...

Mon, January 11, 2010

Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT -- A Congressional delegation will be in Detroit this afternoon for a preview of the North American International Auto Show. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...

Mon, January 11, 2010

Media Previews Begin For Detroit Auto Show

(Detroit, MI)  --  Many eyes of the automotive industry will be on Detroit today as the press previews begin for the North American International Auto ...

Fri, January 08, 2010

New Battery Plant Opens In Detroit

DETROIT -- General Motors has rolled out its first mass-produced car battery made in Michigan, with a certain amount of pomp and ceremony. The Lithium ...

Fri, January 08, 2010

New Battery Plant Opens In Detroit

DETROIT -- General Motors has rolled out its first mass-produced car battery made in Michigan, with a certain amount of pomp and ceremony. The Lithium ...

Fri, January 08, 2010

Congressional Delegation To Visit Detroit Auto Show

(Detroit, MI)  --  A Congressional delegation will be in Detroit on Monday for a preview of the North American International Auto Show.  House Speaker Nancy ...

Thu, January 07, 2010

Barrow Asks Cox To Investigate Detroit Vote

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit mayoral candidate Tom Barrow is asking Michigan's Attorney General to investigate his claims of voter fraud in the November election ...

Wed, January 06, 2010

Obama May Visit Detroit Auto Show

(Detroit, MI)  --  The chairman of the North American International Auto Show believes there's a "good chance" President Obama will visit the show.  While ...

Wed, January 06, 2010

Former Detroit Lion Rogers Arrested Again

(Novi, MI)  --  Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers is expected to be back in court today after reportedly passing out from drinking too ...

Mon, January 04, 2010

ABC picks up "187 Detroit" pilot

By James Hibberd

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - ABC has picked up a crime drama pilot set in Detroit.

Titled "187 Detroit," the pilot marks ...

Sun, January 03, 2010

SLIDESHOW: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions fell 37-23 to the Chicago Bears Sunday at Ford Field. The loss keeps the Lions 2-14 on the season which ...

Tue, December 29, 2009

Detroit scare sparks debate on full-body scanners

By Ben Berkowitz

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Technology exists that might have detected explosives hidden in the underwear of a Nigerian man accused of trying to ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

Dutch plan new airport scanners after Detroit scare

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch airport authorities said on Monday they planned to make new, more sensitive passenger scanners mandatory after a Nigerian man passed through ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

Hearing canceled for Detroit plane bomb suspect

DETROIT (Reuters) - The first federal court hearing for the Nigerian man charged with attempting to blow up a Delta Airlines plane flying to Detroit ...

Sun, December 27, 2009

Second Detroit plane scare draws tough response

By Kevin Krolicki

DETROIT (Reuters) - When the first emergency alert from Detroit's airport went out just before noon on Sunday, it looked oddly ...

Sun, December 27, 2009

Police Arrest 2nd Nigerian In Emergency At Detroit Airport

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Northwest Airlines flight 253 from Amsterdam was involved in an emergency incident on its approach to Detroit on Sunday, CNN reported.

CNN ...

Sun, December 27, 2009

Second Amsterdam-Detroit airplane incident: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Northwest Airlines flight 253 from Amsterdam was involved in an emergency incident on its approach to Detroit on Sunday, CNN reported.

CNN ...

Sat, December 26, 2009

No sign Detroit flight incident in larger plot: U.S.

By Vicki Allen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is no initial evidence that the Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a U.S. passenger ...

Thu, December 24, 2009

Judge Rules Detroit Must Repay Freep For Text Scandal Legal Fees

DETROIT -- The City of Detroit will have to repay the "Detroit Free Press" for its legal fees related to uncovering documents related to the ...

Sun, December 20, 2009

Cardinals beat Detroit, wrap up NFC West title

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Arizona Cardinals clinched the NFC West title and a playoff berth when they beat the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco ...

Fri, November 13, 2009

Luongo loses to Detroit but winning battle for Olympic job

By Steve Keating

DETROIT (Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks netminder Roberto Luongo did not get the win on Thursday but he definitely grabbed the attention of ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

U.S. closes Home Federal Savings in Detroit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank regulators closed Home Federal Savings Bank, of Detroit, on Friday, the 117th U.S. bank to fail this year as deteriorating ...

Sun, October 25, 2009

Tax auction faces scrutiny as Detroit woes mount