Future stars test NASCAR’s 2016 rules package at MIS
BROOKLYN, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2015) — NASCAR tested its 2016 base package that will be used during the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season at Michigan International Speedway on Tuesday, enlisting the help of three future superstars.
Clergy abuse trial underway against Duluth diocese
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A clergy sex abuse trial is underway against the Diocese of Duluth in what attorneys say is the first under Minnesota’s 2013 law temporarily lifting the statute of limitation on such claims.
Police release name of man killed in Detroit church shooting
DETROIT (AP) – Police on Tuesday released the name of a man who they say was shot and killed by a pastor during a confrontation in a Detroit storefront church.
Vatican denies report pope has small, curable brain tumor
VATICAN CITY (AP) – The Vatican is denying a report in an Italian newspaper that Pope Francis has a small, curable brain tumor.
UN chief urges calm amid Palestinian-Israeli violence
JERUSALEM (AP) – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for calm during a surprise visit to Jerusalem ahead of meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
Maison’s trial date pushed back to 2016
(PORT HURON) — The Port Huron couple charged in the death of a 5-year old Mackenzie Maison will face a jury trial next year. Andrew and Hilery Maison, Mackenzie’s father and stepmother, now have a trial date
Jim Smithson
Jim Smithson, age 74 of Cass City, passed away on Monday, October 19. Services will be held Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Our Lady Consolata Parish, St. Pancratius Catholic Church. Visitation at the Kranz
Rose Wagester
Rose Wagester, age 83 of Deckerville, passed away on Tuesday, October 20. Services will be held Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky where visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4-8 p.m.
GM overcomes huge recall costs to post healthy 3Q profit
DETROIT (AP) – General Motors’ third-quarter profit fell slightly, but the company rode strong North American sales to overcome $1.5 billion in costs from its deadly ignition switch recall. The Detroit automaker’s net income dropped 1.4 percent
Coke beats 3Q profit forecasts
ATLANTA (AP) – Coca-Cola Co. (KO) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $1.45 billion. The Atlanta-based company said it had profit of 33 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, came to 51
Bob Barker treated for cut, scrape after a sidewalk fall
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Bob Barker is resting at home after taking a fall on a Los Angeles street. Barker’s longtime friend and publicist, Henri Bollinger, said the former “The Price is Right” host suffered a cut
Suit settled over car used in ‘Back to the Future’ films
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – In time for “Back to the Future” day, the widow of the automaker whose famous car was used in the movie has settled a lawsuit over the use of his name. John DeLorean’s
Gomez, Underwood to perform at American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Selena Gomez, Carrie Underwood and 5 Seconds of Summer will be performing at the American Music Awards. Dick clark productions announced Wednesday that the pop acts will each take the stage at the
Chicago City Council to vote on proposed Lucas Museum
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago City Council is to vote on plans for a museum on the Lake Michigan shore that will be financed by filmmaker George Lucas. The “Star Wars” director is planning a 300,000-square-foot narrative
Paul McCartney delivers private show to Philly trucking gala
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – “Baby you can drive my truck.” Yeah, you heard right. Paul McCartney gave a private performance in Philadelphia last weekend during the American Trucking Association’s Management Conference and Exhibition. McCartney changed the lyrics to
GOLF: Tiger Woods “Long and tedious recovery” following back surgery
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Tiger Woods has not started rehabilitation for a second back surgery he had a month ago, and says he faces another “tedious and long” process that suggests it might be awhile before he
Royals and Mets on the verge of advancing to Fall Classic
TORONTO (AP) – The Kansas City Royals are one victory away from returning to the World Series. Ben Zobrist tagged R.A. Dickey for a two-run homer in a four-run first inning, Alex Rios went deep leading off
Big Ten coaches irked by online bashing of Michigan punter
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz banned his players from Twitter once he realized the potential pitfalls of social media. Some of his Big Ten colleagues might start thinking that Ferentz is on to
Harbaugh ponders what might have been done before fumble
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he would love to have the opportunity to see how other plays might have worked at the end of the Michigan State game. Harbaugh acknowledged Tuesday on
Emergency manager reverses King’s Detroit title game forfeit
DETROIT (AP) – Undefeated King High will play for the Detroit Public School League Division 1 title after the football team initially was told it forfeited the game following an on-field fight after a semifinal win. Emergency
Lions officially put Zenner on injured reserve
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions officially put running back Zach Zenner on injured reserve Tuesday. Coach Jim Caldwell said Monday the move was coming – Zenner was hospitalized with broken ribs and a partially
New bicycle loops, repair stations make debut in Pontiac
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) – New bicycle loops, repair stations and signs are part of an effort to make the Pontiac area more accessible to bicyclists. Improvements recently were made in downtown Pontiac to help riders get to
MDOT announces the completion of the I-94/I-69 interchange project
(PORT HURON) — A gathering will be held next week to mark the completion of a 2-year project to reconstruct the I-94/I-69 interchange in St. Clair County.
House approves Representative Lauwers bill aiding agricultural drivers
(AREA) — The Michigan House has approved legislation introduced by State Representative Dan Lauwers enabling agricultural drivers to renew their seasonal commercial driver’s licenses at the start of the planting season.
Melvin man injured in single-vehicle crash
(ELMER TOWNSHIP) — A 30-year-old Melvin man was injured in a single vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Sanilac County’s Elmer Township.
June NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at MIS named FireKeepers Casino 400
BROOKLYN, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2015) – Michigan International Speedway officials are proud to partner with FireKeepers Casino, another Michigan-based company, to bring fans the FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 12.