Metro and State News for Michigan from detnews.com

Snyder's budget provides more for schools, police and roads

Feb 10, 2012 5:12 am

Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled his second budget Thursday that includes a modest 2.4 percent overall increase and more money for schools, public safety and transportation.

Waterford excavating firm rescues puppy from Detroit drain pipe

Feb 10, 2012 5:07 am

Detroit — Talk about a narrow escape. A probing puppy was safely rescued Thursday after spending more than 12 hours stuck in a drain on the city's west side.

Critics: Education funding is only 'bare minimum'

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

Initial reaction to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget proposal was generally positive — mostly because Michigan is in better financial shape than it was 12 months ago.

Detroit financial review team halts meetings

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

Detroit — The state-appointed team reviewing Detroit's finances has halted its meetings as it awaits a hearing next week on whether its activities violate Michigan's Open M...

Group forms PAC to recall Troy mayor

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

Troy — A grass-roots group has formed a political action committee to raise funds for a planned recall effort against Mayor Janice Daniels.

Stalled train blocks off east side Detroit neighborhood

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

Detroit — Edith Floyd feared the day her east side neighborhood would be cut off. Sandwiched between several railroads and a closed eastbound McNichols Road east of Van Dyke, Floyd and other...

Ficano faces state probe of Medicaid spending by county

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

Detroit — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is investigating Wayne County for Medicaid fraud, adding another layer to the probe of Executive Robert Ficano's administration.

Michigan's recovery school district needs $24M from donors by fall

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

The state's Education Achievement Authority will need $24.7 million for start-up costs that include administrative salaries, technology for students and classrooms, and paying for a summer academy for...

Briefs: Coyote spotted; area schools placed on alert

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

A police officer on patrol spotted a coyote Wednesday night on Tyrone near Bournemouth. The animal was last seen running into Salter Park. As a precaution, the schools in the area were placed on alert...

In today's e-Edition of The Detroit News

Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am

Christine Beatty, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's chief of staff, is paying $500 a month toward $100,000 in restitution while he is paying $160 toward $1 million. #1