Detroit police precincts host Halloween festivities »

Detroit Police Department precincts offered carnival games and plenty of treats – all of which were donated by local businesses.

2 bodies pulled from burned Calhoun County apartments »

Firefighters have pulled two bodies from the rubble of a 12-unit building at an apartment complex near Battle Creek.

Peters visits homes; Raczkowski camp makes calls »

In the hotly contested 9th Congressional race, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, attended services at churches in Pontiac today and did a little retail politicking, going door-to-door in Birmingham.

Snyder repeats message in outstate Michigan »

A relaxed and confident Rick Snyder led a contingent of Republicans on a tour of outstate Michigan today, riding the Nerdmobile on a final push to what they hope will be a resounding GOP victory in Tuesday’s election.

Candidate files police report on Macomb County prosecutor over message »

A complaint has been filed against Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, who left a profane message for a man who is running against his brother for Macomb County commissioner.

Bernero to Detroit churches: I’m on your side »

Trailing his Republican opponent in money and in the polls, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero scrambled for votes at eight Detroit churches today, urging parishioners that, despite polls showing him trailing Republican Rick Snyder by nearly 20 point, they could turn the tide.

Obama adviser decries anti-Islam sentiments »

Speaking to about 400 people in Livonia, President Barack Obama’s envoy to the Muslim world said there is a “disturbing rise in anti-Islamic sentiment” that may be caused in part by the poor economy.

Little Caesars to unveil twist on old deal »

Firing a double-barreled blast in the pizza value wars, Little Caesars will combine its two best-known promotions — Pizza Pizza and Hot-N-Ready — in a new product to be unveiled Monday. Dubbed Pizza! Pizza! Pantastic, the deal is two square pizzas — one pepperoni and one Ultimate Supreme — in a rectangular box for $9.99.

Slow night is a relief for Angels’ Night volunteers »

Angels’ Night volunteer Kim Butler was glad that there was little action throughout the city as she drove Detroit’s streets Saturday night with her father and another family member, a flashing yellow light blinking on the roof of their pickup.

In recession, nonprofit still shaping lives »

Ford Motor Co. reporting the biggest third-quarter profit in its 107-year history was great news for the hometown company.


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