Detroit News

Flags fly in front of General Motors world headquarters at the Renaissance Center on June 1, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan.

How to fix Detroit schools? The system is not broken. It's the people who are the problem.

Detroit -- Shortly after Police Chief James Barren gave a press conference Friday lauding the work of his officers, he got a surprise message: He was fired.

Both directions of the freeway reopened Thursday afternoon in southwest Detroit, right on time for July 4 holiday traffic, ushering out a nearly 17-month shutdown that forced people onto often slow-moving detours using I-94. Drivers were thrilled.

Technicians plan to retest the water supply at the Madison Heights police department.

Sam Riddle appearing on Fox 2's "Let it Rip" on June 19. Political consultant Sam Riddle talked to Paul W. Smith on WJR AM-760 this morning and discussed a series of issues, including Michigan Gov.

The main limo service at Metro Airport is shutting down at midnight tonight. Checker Sedan is closing down because of the tough economic conditions.

Rochester Hills residents are being told they don't need to boil water after the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department completed a water main repair this morning that extended into Shelby Township, according to a news release from the city.

A hopeful Kristin Beaver recently told friends that if she won a $25,000 Kresge Artist Fellowship, she thought it might change her life.

Search and rescue crews have been crisscrossing Lake Erie off Monroe by boat and plane since Thursday night, in search of four missing fishermen.

Detroit -- Surrounded by dozens of firefighters on Detroit's east side, the Detroit Police Department today announced they arrested Darian Dove, 40, a suspect in the arson that resulted in the death of firefighter Walt Harris.

The mayor of Detroit is firing the city's police chief, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

A Texas man who killed a suburban Detroit couple has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release.

A Yemeni jetliner with more than 150 people aboard has crashed in the Indian Ocean off the island nation of Comoros, aviation officials in Yemen said Tuesday.

Detroit -- Mayor Dave Bing on Thursday enlisted federal authorities and everyday citizens in a community fight against youth violence like Tuesday's bus stop rampage that wounded seven near Cody Ninth Grade Academy.

Jamel Turner, the suspect in the Cody High School shootings Tuesday, was released from police custody Thursday evening.

A Warren man who spent 12 years in prison for raping his ex-girlfriend and was later acquitted can't sue her for accusing him.

Dates support 'Black Gives Way To Blue' Alice In Chains have unveiled details of a headlining tour of the US and Canada, kicking off September 24 in Washington D.C. . The band are currently gearing up for the release of their brand new album a Black Gives Way To Bluea which will be released on September 29.

Pope Benedict XVI has presented a thin, scarf-like vestment to Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron and others during a ceremony at St.

Flags fly in front of General Motors world headquarters at the Renaissance Center on June 1, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan.