Questions raised about Detroit's response to fires City officials and residents on Wednesday were searching for answers -- and trying to assess blame -- in the wake of wind-swept fires that destroyed entire city blocks.
Deputies fight sheriffs for fund A statewide fund to pay for training corrections officers has been used by county sheriffs as a "slush fund" for expenses such as travel, weight-lifting equipment and private club dues, a deputies group says.
2 students detained in shooting near Mumford High School Detroit police have detained two Mumford students suspected in Tuesday's shootings. A 14-year-old girl grazed by a bullet was released from the hospital while a 16-year-old boy shot in the buttocks remained hospitalized.
West Bloomfield man may face life in wife's death Ellery Bennett, 47, a former pharmaceutical drug salesman, was ordered Wednesday to stand trial for first-degree premeditated murder in the Aug. 18 stabbing death of his wife, Lisa, 46, in their home south of Pontiac Trail.
Rock-a-bye wallaby: Detroit Zoo coddles orphan A baby wallaby at the Detroit Zoo has been an eye-opening, educational experience for 10 members of the staff who are working around the clock to keep the little joey named Coral alive.
Kilpatrick's friend Ferguson indicted on 8 fraud charges Bobby Ferguson, a controversial contractor and friend of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, was indicted Wednesday on eight federal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, mail fraud and money laundering.
Taylor mourns officer's death Taylor -- For the second time in less than two months, Taylor police are mourning the death of a fellow officer. Flags were lowered Wednesday to half staff at the department to honor Lt. Dan Kromer, 54, an auxiliary officer who died after a car struck him on Interstate 94.
Bing ready for 'pushback' on Detroit land use plan Detroit -- Mayor Dave Bing says he's prepared for "pushback" as he plans to reshape Detroit, but insists he has no plans for a "land grab or giveaway."
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SmartFinds Internet Marketing CEO Melih Oztalay Featured Speaker at Mobile Monday Michigan SmartFinds Internet Marketing CEO, Melih Oztalay, featured at the Michigan Chapter of International Mobile Organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan at SPARK talking about Geo-Marketing, Mobile Marketing and Local Business Marketing.
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Software vendor MobileIron announced the release of version 3.0 of its Virtual Smartphone Platform today, giving IT shops the ability to integrate mobile management with other enterprise-based systems.
In a precedent-setting decision, a federal appellate court this week ruled that judges have the option of asking prosecutors to obtain a warrant before they are allowed to access to an persons cell phone location data.
The Russian government has agreed to pick up an equity stake in an Indian mobile operator in which Sistema holds a 74 percent stake, the Russian company said on Wednesday.
Arm Holdings has taken the wraps off its next major chip design, promising a five-fold increase in performance that the company hopes will take it beyond smartphones and into new types of equipment such as high-performance routers and servers.
Appleannounced last week that more than one million users signed up forPing in the service's first 48 hours of availability. Ping, as apparently a million of you already know, is the music-focused social network built intoiTunes 10, which the company released just last week.
The spectrum shortage is forcing mobile operators to experiment more with pricing models, new technologies and partnerships, executives speaking at the Mobile Future Forward event in Seattle said Wednesday.
If you own an iPhone 4 and find that you burn too quickly through its battery despite the 16 percent capacity bump, you have a new battery expansion option from an old favorite. Mophie has announced the Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4.
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Michigan proposal would allow roadside drug tests A proposal would allow Michigan police to use new, portable drug testing kits when they suspect a motorist is under the influence of substances other than alcohol.
Deadline for Conyers to report to prison is Friday Unless an appeals court intervenes, former Detroit councilwoman Monica Conyers is due to report to a federal prison Friday to begin serving a sentence for corruption.
Rep. John Dingell: I intend to win Democratic Congressman John Dingell says he intends to keep his seat as Representative of Michigan's 15th District in the November election.
West Michigan businesses want some state changes A new study released today outlines things the Michigan Economic Development Corporation should do to help the state compete for jobs in a global economy.
News roundup: Thursday, September 9th In today's news headlines, the White House appoints a new "Asian Carp Czar" and welfare numbers in the state increase.
Asian Carp Czar appointed The White House has named former Indiana environmental chief John Goss to coordinate the federal response to the threat posed by invasive Asian carp to the Great Lakes.
Detroit fires a "natural disaster" Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Fire Commissioner James Mack defended the city's actions as wind-fueled fires swept across the city Tuesday.