Monday, November 23, 2009
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New way to fund parks
Bills in the state Legislature would scrap entrance fees to state parks in favor of a voluntary $10 add-on to your annual vehicle registration charge. Do you like this idea?
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Michigan
- Harris, Kampman lost for season with knee injuries - 02:42 PM
- Mich. says flu has killed 54 in state since April - 03:00 PM
- GM sues over millions spent on steering repairs - 02:43 PM
- Hundreds mourn Mich. boy allegedly slain by father - 01:36 PM
- Lions sell out Thanksgiving game versus Packers - 12:49 PM
Mich. junk e-mail king gets prison in penny stock scam
A federal judge on Monday sentenced Michigan's "Spam King" Alan M. Ralsky to four years and three months in prison and ordered him to forfeit $250,000 for his lead role in a massive Internet scheme to pump up the prices of penny stocks. - 11/23/2009
Hundreds mourn slain Highland Park teen
Mourners of all ages gathered this morning at the Second Ebeneezer Baptist Church to pay their last respects to Jamar Pinkney Jr. - 11/23/2009
Chilly Thanksgiving awaits Michigan travelers
An estimated 1.7 million Michiganians will travel this week for Thanksgiving -- about the same amount that AAA of Michigan estimated for last year. If they're leaving by air or road, they should plan to dress warmly if they're staying in Michigan. - 11/23/2009
Alcohol may be factor in MSU student's death
Alcohol may have played a part in the death of a Michigan State University student whose body was found by his roommate Saturday in his fraternity house. - 11/23/2009
Wintry blast coming to Michigan
Taking advantage of a mild spell, some Metro Detroiters spent the weekend bicycling, raking leaves and hauling in recreational vehicles before the holidays. But get ready for a change. - 11/23/2009
Mount Clemens residents warned after muggings
Mount Clemens -- Police are warning Mount Clemens residents to be cautious after a group of men committed three muggings in the downtown area in less than a week. - 11/23/2009
Northville Twp. cops injured when cars collide during chase
Two police officers were injured this morning when their squad cars rammed into each other at the intersection of Haggerty and Six Mile during a high-speed chase. - 11/23/2009
Violence protest planned today outside Rib Rack
Lathrup Village -- About 50 people are expected to gather outside the Rib Rack restaurant calling attention to gun violence nationally. - 11/23/2009
Oakland judge preparing to rule on Silverdome sale
Pontiac -- An Oakland Circuit judge is expected to issue a ruling later today on whether to continue a temporary restraining order against last week's sale of the Pontiac Silverdome to a Canadian development group for $583,000. - 11/23/2009
WSU student rally pushes restoration of scholarships
Hundreds of Wayne State University students rallied on campus Monday to urge state lawmakers to restore their college scholarships. - 11/23/2009
Mich. draws refugees, despite economy
Detroit -- The U.S. government resettled Mazen Alsaqa in Massachusetts in February. Within a month, the Iraqi refugee moved to Michigan. - 11/23/2009
Mich. details goals for water protection
Lansing -- The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has released details of five major goals for its water protection programs. - 11/23/2009
Jury deliberations to begin in second Rib Rack trial
Pontiac -- Jury deliberations are expected to get under way this afternoon in Oakland County Circuit Court after closing arguments wrapped up today in the second murder trial against Jerome Adam Hamilton, 16, of Southfield. - 11/23/2009
Metro/State Briefs
Sheriff to talk at homeland security event
Troy -- Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard will be the guest speaker at today's Michigan Homeland Security Consortium roundtable at 1 p.m. at Automation Alley at 2675 Bellingham in Troy. - 11/23/2009
More reports
- Michigan's king of junk e-mail faces sentencing Monday - 11/23/2009
- Violence protest planned today outside Rib Rack - 11/23/2009
- Former New Haven contract teacher sentenced in sex case - 11/23/2009
- Oakland judge preparing to rule on Silverdome sale - 11/23/2009
- Mount Clemens residents warned after muggings - 11/23/2009
- Westland mayor to open Warren, Newburgh intersection - 11/23/2009
- Troy mayor gets protection order against resident - 11/23/2009
- Sterling Heights council to discuss M-53 noise-dampening wall - 11/23/2009
- Brighton schools chief will discuss budget deficit - 11/23/2009
- Teachers union, Detroit schools agree to 4-day contract extension - 11/22/2009
- Laura Berman: Palin wins by quitting while Granholm can't win for trying - 11/22/2009
- Tom Greenwood: Chilly Thanksgiving awaits Michigan travelers - 11/22/2009
- Detroit Police say they have suspect in 16-year-old slaying - 11/21/2009
- Dearborn shelter tries to find homes for hoarded cats - 11/21/2009
- Asian carp nears Lake Michigan - 11/21/2009
- Three children escape Detroit house fire - 11/21/2009
- Derby girls let good times roll - 11/21/2009
- West Michigan woman, 70, trapped in hay bales for 24 hours - 11/21/2009
- Boy shot in Green Oak Twp. while ringing doorbells as prank - 11/21/2009
- Detroit City Council passes Bing plan; four members attend their last meeting - 11/21/2009
- Joyful crowds pack tree lighting - 11/21/2009
- Warren man tried again for crash - 11/21/2009
- 10-year-old skates to new heights - 11/21/2009
- Wayne County delivers H1N1 vaccine to at-risk groups - 11/21/2009
- Macomb sheriff, prosecutor may face cuts - 11/21/2009
- Court: Grand Traverse prosecutor may pursue Meijer probe - 11/21/2009
- Friends raise funderal funds for slain Highland Park teen - 11/21/2009
- Lincoln Park's historic newspaper building saved from wrecking ball - 11/21/2009
- History treasure trove unearthed - 11/21/2009
- Wayne briefs - 11/21/2009
Behind the grim headlines are the people of Michigan, whose courage, resilience and humor are carrying them through the worst economic times in at least a quarter century. These are their stories. 
