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Inappropriate teacher texting?

Cheryl Chodun — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:26:12 GMT

A veteran teacher and coach at Jefferson Middle School in Monroe has been suspended with pay and is under investigation by the sheriff's department for allegations he's been sending inappropriate text messages to a student for months.

Teacher accused of student relationship

WXYZ.com Web Staff — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:48:35 GMT

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is investigating allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student.

Gentz due in court this week

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:01:48 GMT

As the investigation into Jane Bashara's murder continues, the major players in the case all seem to be lying low

Getting a 2nd chance at a diploma

Tara Edwards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:29:16 GMT

Darrell Smith used to be a student with failing grade. Now he's looking forward to college, thanks to a new program at a Detroit charter school.

Hutaree Militia trial begins

Tom Wait — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:15:39 GMT

A jury is seated in the case against seven militia members who are accused of plotting to kill law enforcement officers with military-grade guns and explosives they were stockpiling.

DTW passenger had loaded gun in carry-on

WXYZ.com Web Staff — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:13:49 GMT

A passenger flying out of Detroit Metro Airport was arrested Monday after screeners found a loaded handgun in a bag at a security checkpoint.

Police remove ill woman from group home

Dave LewAllen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:04:26 GMT

Family members say a local assisted living facility failed their loved one when she needed medical attention.

Hazing becoming move violent & sexual

Smita Kalokhe — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:36:26 GMT

Some say it’s in good fun, but it seems hazing has gotten out of control these days, and researchers say the attacks are increasingly violent and sexual.

Orchestra Hall to reopen after explosion

WXYZ.com Web Staff — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:07:43 GMT

The Max M. Fisher Music Center will reopen on Tuesday after being closed on Sunday because of underground explosions in the area.

Drivers burned by bogus parking tickets

Scott Lewis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:40:38 GMT

In some cases, when people try to pay, Detroit's parking pay stations won’t accept money - either cash or credit cards. When the parking meter enforcement workers come by, they write tickets even when the pay stations aren’t working. Have you had trouble?