Category — Detroit, Michigan

Cable television food shows are having a love affair with Detroit’s Coney Island hot dogs. One channel is back for a third time trying to decide once and for all which is better — American or Lafayette?

He ran for president once and he may do it again. Mitt Romney says America must change its ways or face a dramatic economic decline. The Michigan native was in town Wednesday as he made a stop on his book tour.

The last of four Detroit-area teens accused of beating a man to death over a small bag of marijuana has been sentenced, getting 15 to 30 years in prison.

A high-ranking aide to Michigan U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick says she was called to appear before a federal grand jury in Detroit.

Sam Riddle is accused of conspiring with Conyers. His first federal bribery trial ended in a hung jury. So, what exactly is Sam Riddle saying about Monica Conyers? Absolutely nothing. His lips are sealed. The man who always has something to say won’t say anything at all.

A man is rescued after falling through the ice on Lake Saint Clair.

FOX 2 tried to speak to Monica Conyers Wednesday night at her Detroit home, and she was not happy to see us.

A Federal Grand Jury wants to talk to a high ranking staffer in U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s office.

Washington — On a day his wife was front and center, Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, stayed in the shadows.

Detroit — Monica Conyers is vowing to fight a 37-month sentence for bribery, but at least one former City Council colleague says she should be thankful she’s not going to prison longer.

It was a “defining moment” or a period for “opportunities,” but no matter how they shaped their messages, mayors of Wayne County’s two largest suburban cities shared a common theme: Change is coming.

Southfield — Video of a bridal shop brouhaha that ended up on YouTube shows only part of the story, according to a defense attorney who says his clients were provoked.

Waterford Township — Kmart loss prevention officer Greg Wainio was still clutching his handcuffs as he fell to his death while trying to stop a vehicle speeding away with two shoplifters inside, according to court testimony Wednesday.

Detroit — Monica Conyers, who plunged her sentencing hearing into controversy Wednesday, has slim hopes of successfully appealing her 37-month prison term, experts say.

Money is the reason Monica Conyers, the former City Council president, is headed for 37 months in a federal prison, convicted of taking bribes from Synagro Technologies Inc. in exchange for her vote. She wanted more of it, her “loot.”

Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and a top aide have been served with grand jury subpoenas requesting testimony in U.S. District Court in Detroit.

Detroit — New rules to make Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Parade safer have some worried the festivities will become Erin Go Blah. This year, those marching in the Corktown parade are banned from passing out candy, beads or balloons. Parade chairman Michael Kelly said the new rules were put in place after city officials expressed safety concerns.

Warren — Lincoln High School students have been dismissed for the day after a fire was ignited this morning at a construction site on campus.

Detroit –Former Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers was sentenced to 37 months in prison today, but not before controversy and confusion erupted when she announced she wanted to withdraw her guilty plea to bribery.

Plenty of us purchase locally made goods to demonstrate our commitment to the state. But the buy-Michigan mindset isn’t just limited to open-air farm markets and Sanders ice cream. We can’t forget the arts.

Detroit — Two sentencings set for Thursday in the City Hall corruption probe have been postponed.

Kevin Antone, 18, was sentenced before Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Edward Servitto Jr. on counts of second-degree murder and armed robbery in the July death of Michael McCarthy.

Livonia — Mayor Jack Kirksey stressed today that Livonia remains a strong community despite declining revenues, plummeting property values and decreases in state funding.

Waterford Township — A Pontiac couple who told police they shoplifted for drug money will go to trial on charges they dragged a K-Mart loss prevention officer to his death with their vehicle.

Washington — A group of Michigan women was honored today with the Congressional Gold Medal for their role in World War II flying missions.

Detroit — A high-ranking aide to U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick says she was called to appear before a federal grand jury in Detroit.

A congresswoman from Detroit has questioned why after years of planning there isn’t “even the genesis” of a commuter rail system linking Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Relatives of an unsatisfied bride-to-be attacked employees of a bridal shop, spitting on and slapping one female employee, placing one man in a headlock and throwing chairs and mannequins around the store before being arrested.

MONROE, Mich. (AP) — A convicted sex offender’s scheduled prison release has been reversed following objections from a Monroe County prosecutor.  

A cash reward is being offered to help catch a hit and run driver. It’s been nearly two years since a sudden accident ended the life of a beloved man. Now, his family is issuing a plea for help.