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Mourners pay respects to teen shooting victim

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

Mourners of all ages are gathering this morning at the Second Ebeneezer Baptist Church to pay their last respects to shooting victim Jamar Pinkney Jr. In a somber parade, adults and teenagers took their seats to say goodbye to the 15-year-old who was allegedly murdered last week by his father as he knelt in a vacant field in Highland Park.

Northville Township chase leaves two officers injured

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:27:00 EST

Northville Township -- Two Northville Township officers involved in a high speed chase were injured this morning when their squad cars rammed into each other at the intersection of Haggerty and Six Mile Road.

Wintry blast coming to Michigan

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:52:00 EST

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.

Chilly Thanksgiving awaits Michigan travelers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

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.

Detroit drug bust nets 20 pounds of marijuana

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:02:00 EST

Detroit -- An investigative stop helped Detroit police seize nearly 20 pounds of marijuana that was already packaged for sale.

AAA Michigan: State gas prices up 4.1 cents

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST

Dearborn -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up 4.1 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.61.

Detroit, Flint among study's most dangerous cities

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:52:00 EST

Camden, N.J -- A national study ranks Detroit and Flint among the five most dangerous cities in 2008.

Area road work to continue

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:57:00 EST

Metro Detroit -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the following road projects for this week:

Southfield Road repairs shift southbound traffic

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST

Southfield -- The city announced lane closures of Southfield Road, south of Lincoln, where a water main break over the weekend shut the southbound through lanes.

Sparks fly at mobile science center

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Redford Township --For Thurston High School freshmen, a field trip to the National Science Center was a short jaunt across the parking lot, where an 18-wheel Mobile Discovery Center was stationed Thursday and Friday.