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Bing surprises police force, replaces chief Barren with Evans

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:37:00 EST

Police officers and city officials expressed shock to learn that Mayor Dave Bing had fired James Barren as police chief after less than a year on the job.

Veterans honored at Northville parade

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:37:00 EST

Revelers crammed the streets of downtown Northville Saturday morning, as the 131st edition of the Northville Fourth of July Parade wove its way through town. The parade featured marching bands, elected officials, classic cars and an appearance by the Detroit Tigers mascot Paws. The crowd's greatest cheers, however, went to veterans, whom many thought Independence Day celebrations were made for.

Charge in firefighter's death

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:42:00 EST

Surrounded by dozens of firefighters on Detroit's east side, the Detroit Police Department on Friday announced Darian Dove, 40, was charged in the arson that resulted in the death of firefighter Walter Harris.

Mayor: Rehab center puts Warren residents at risk

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST

Administrators of a new residence for recovering addicts and sex offenders say they are eager to help their clients reintegrate into society, but the city fears the facility may harm its image and put the safety of residents at risk.

FBI probes ties between Detroit's LaGrasso Bros., union

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:37:00 EST

FBI agents have searched the offices of a Detroit produce company, looking for evidence of illegal kickbacks paid to Teamsters officials, according to records filed in federal court.

Oakland University negotiators still at table

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST

Faculty negotiations at Oakland University are beginning to heat up as the professors' Aug. 14 contract is set to expire. And if history is any indication, negotiations will likely come down to the last minute, possibly narrowly averting a professor strike hours before students begin fall classes, similar to the last contract talks in 2006.

Livingston briefs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST

Brighton, Countywide.

Oakland briefs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST

Countywide, Countywide, Royal Oak.

Macomb briefs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST

Mount Clemens, Clinton Township, Shelby Township.

Wayne briefs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST

Grosse Pointe, Livonia, Romulus.