Friday, November 20, 2009

Wayne Co. brings H1N1 vaccinations to preschoolers

Wayne County began mobilizing its H1N1 vaccination efforts by creating a makeshift traveling doctor's office to administer shots today to several hundred preschoolers. - 11/20/2009

Strip club proposal to land in lap of new Detroit council

The City Council delivered an early holiday present to strippers today, taking no action on proposed rules to require them to wear pasties and keep their distance from patrons. - 11/20/2009

Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says he is committed to

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told a crowd of law enforcement and community and Muslim leaders Thursday that the Justice Department "is again open for business." - 11/20/2009

Handyman testifies against boss in blaze that killed firefighter

Mario Willis, left, was bound over for trial in Wayne County Circuit Court on charges of felony murder and arson of a dwelling that resulted in the death of Detroit firefighter Walt Harris.

Detroit --The man accused of paying a handyman $20 to torch a house in a bungled insurance scam that ended in the death of a city firefighter will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Thursday. - 11/20/2009

Coach pleads guilty to child porn charges

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A former Grosse Pointe South hockey coach faces at least 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to child pornography charges. - 11/20/2009

Ex-Cobo chief gets stiffer sentence

Detroit -- A judge on Thursday sentenced a former director of Cobo Center to 14 months in prison for his role in a City Hall bribery scandal, ignoring pleas from federal prosecutors for greater leniency. - 11/20/2009

Bing talks jobs with mayors of Dearborn, Southfield

Dearborn --The mayors of Detroit, Southfield and Dearborn today said they're working hard to attract new industries and development, and improve education, despite the economy. - 11/20/2009

Comfort, answers elusive in teen's slaying

When the life of a teen whom police said was fatally shot by his father is remembered in a funeral Monday at Second Ebenezer Church, there will be two prevailing themes: healing and finding strength in tragedy. - 11/20/2009

Detroit OKs $250M bond to dig from cash hole

Detroit --The City Council on Friday approved selling $250 million in bonds to help pay down the city's $300 million deficit, despite some concerns that it is a temporary fix. - 11/20/2009

DPS will ask court to make witnesses testify

"This is an affront to the people of Detroit who have demanded answers for too long," DPS' Robert Bobb said of the refusal of witnesses in district real estate deals to comply with his orders.

While some key witnesses have agreed to testify before a hearing into questionable Detroit Public Schools real estate deals, others could face a court order to compel them to appear. - 11/20/2009

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