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YAKstoriesWITH VIDEOUAW may restart contract talks, alter controversial jobs bankUPDATED AT 1:29 P.M. -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger today said the union will suspend the jobs bank and delay the 2010 payment into a retiree health-care trust. UAW members grudgingly support some concessionsUAW members summoned to an emergency meeting today at the Renaissance Center said they would likely vote in favor of a package of concessions to help Detroit’s Big Three automakers. Mom who abandoned son denied return homeUPDATED AT 1:43 P.M. -- An Oakland County judge denied a request by the Southfield woman who abandoned her teenage son in Nebraska to return home and be reunited with her family. GM, Chrysler's plea: Aid to survive monthGeneral Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC warned Tuesday they could collapse without federal aid before the end of the month, as they joined with Ford Motor Co. to urge $34 billion in loans and to press lawmakers to resolve a standoff threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs. Obama: New plans have depthPresident-elect Barack Obama declined today to weigh in on the Detroit automakers' request for $34 billion in loans, saying the plans appeared "more serious" than their first pitch. NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOGLions' Dan Orlovsky still out for Sunday; Stanton probably will sit, tooLions quarterback Dan Orlovsky won't be able to play Sunday against Minnesota, and quarterback Drew Stanton likely won't be able to, either.
Inkster woman to be held without bond in case about fatal blazeAn Inkster woman was held for court without bond today after a police detective testified she admitted that jealousy over the loss of her 71-year-old boyfriend led her to set a fire that killed his new girlfriend. All I want for Christmas: cleaner airA doctor makes final plea in parody for Michigan smoking banEven though the House and Senate have each voted, it’s (a smoking ban) still no cinch. The chamber can’t seem to agree on a final version, Lawrence Tech offers 50% discount to displaced workersLawrence Technological University is offering tuition discounts of 50% to displaced workers to help get Michigan’s economy moving again. THE OFFBEAT WITH KRISTA JAHNKEMSU faces No. 1, but Big Ten is all about the FoursThe Offbeat knows -- and guesses Tom Izzo does, too -- that top-ranked North Carolina will be difficult to topple. And, yes, conference teams don't fare too well in their annual ACC challenges. But the Big Ten has seen its share of Final Fours. Wagoner will drive Volt to Senate hearingWASHINGTON — General Motors Corp. will press a Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid prototype into service Thursday on Capitol Hill, where GM Chairman Rick Wagoner will use a prototype to emphasize the company’s technology. Analyst: GM plan likely to win converts in CongressWASHINGTON — A Wall Street analyst said Wednesday that General Motors Corp.’s survival plan submitted to Congress will likely get a “significantly improved reception,” and that the $18-billion request is “potentially just enough” to get GM through a recession. INTERACTIVE GRAPHICU.S. automotive jobs 101The automotive industry directly employs more than 43,000 workers, on average, in every state. Check out our interactive map to find out where they are and what they're doing. FREE PRESS EDITORIALHey, America: It's a loanCan we get something straight between Detroit and the rest of America? What the auto industry is seeking is a loan, L-O-A-N, as in something you borrow and then pay back -- with interest. MORNING AUTO REPORTOpinions come in 7’s: Worst car accessories, ways to rescue DetroitThe best of today's automotive news, reviews and commentary -- as well as the cool and weird -- from Freep.com and other Web sites. Check back for updates throughout the morning. TOM WALSHAutomakers need a decisionCongress will unleash a Christmas nightmare in Detroit if they allow GM and Chrysler to fail. These are nerve-racking times. The city anxiously awaits the nation's verdict. Find the perfect homegrown treat with our mail-order gift guideWant to send some Michigan flavor to loved ones who live out of state this holiday season? From Coney Island hot dog kits to Sanders hot fudge sauce, our mail-order gift list includes items to suit just about any taste. NICHOLE M. CHRISTIANLawrence Tech steps up; who'll be next?Lawrence Technological University's offer of a 50% price break in tuition for displaced workers gets my good-news-of-the-day award. SPOTLIGHT ON...Mercy swimming and diving teamThe Farmington Hills Mercy girls swimming and diving team won its second straight MHSAA Division 2 state championship on Nov. 22. Candidates spar on ethics, residence, ability to leadThe session featured businessman Dave Bing, Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. and Freman Hendrix, deputy mayor under former Mayor Dennis Archer. MSU, UNC hope this won't be only Ford Field tripThe Spartans have known for a year that they would have one guaranteed trip to Ford Field during this season and that they would play one of the top teams in the nation there. They hope there will be a return visit to Detroit in a few months -- with the possibility of a rematch.
DETROIT 89, S.A. 77Wallace gets T-ed, hits threesAfter being called for an offensive foul midway through the third quarter and the Pistons trailing by four points, Rasheed Wallace decided to release his inner 'Sheed against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. PISTONS CORNERMore playing time OK with Rasheed WallaceFor all the concern over Rasheed Wallace's increased minutes, there is at least one person who isn't that concerned. That would be Wallace. While the concern is that the heavy minutes could lead to tired 34-year-old legs, Wallace said at Tuesday's shoot-around that he felt fine. Report: Obama invited to watch Winter Classic at WrigleyThere might be a very famous face in the crowd when the Red Wings play the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1 at Chicago's Wrigley Field. PERRY FARRELL'S BLOGWatch out, GP North girls will only get betterTeams may not have as easy a time as they think feasting on Grosse Pointe North girls basketball team while all-state forward Ariel Braker continues to recover from knee surgery. MIKE WENDLAND's 12 Days of Tech Gift IdeasMike's 4 smartphone picks for 2008In Day 2 of Mike's 12 Days of Christmas Tech Gifts that will run through Dec. 17, he offers up his four favorite smartphones for those looking to upgrade their mobile device this holiday season. Mike's top pick? Apple's iPhone. U.S. Steel idles Ecorse facilityA lack of customer demand and a faltering economy has prompted U.S. Steel to temporarily suspend operations at its Great Lakes Works in Ecorse and two other mills. U-M basketball trying to build Big Dance résuméJohn Beilein said he never considered it. During Saturday's heart-stopping win over Savannah State, the U-M basketball coach said he never considered what a loss would do to the Wolverines' NCAA tournament chances.
Did Kilpatrick violate his plea deal?Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick may have violated his plea deal by fighting the revocation of his law license and wants a judge to settle the issue. RECRUITINGMichigan offers Inkster WR/DB Cameron GordonInkster may have lost the Division 3 state championship to East Grand Rapids, but any doubts about the talent of the Vikings wide receiver/safety Cameron Gordon were laid to rest.
JAMIE SAMUELSEN'S BLOGNothing fishy about finalizing Furrey's seasonWhat do the Lions stand to gain by dumping Furrey for the rest of the season? I’m not familiar with his contract, so I have no idea if he stands to get some bonus if he were to play in a certain number of games or make a certain number of catches. JON PAUL MOROSI'S BLOGTigers not interested in Khalil Greene, interested in Gerald LairdAn industry official familiar with talks between the clubs told the Free Press on Tuesday that Detroit is not interested in trading for Greene, San Diego’s starter at the position since 2004.
WINGS CORNERTomas Holmstrom wants to play, but trainer has yet to give OKRed Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom, who has missed the past seven games with a back injury, will not play Thursday against visiting Vancouver. "He ain't playing Thursday," coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday after practice at Joe Louis Arena.
BIG TEN/ACC CHALLENGEMichigan State-North Carolina scouting report, predictionFree Press sports writer Shannon Shelton previews tonight's Michigan State-North Carolina game: Point guard
Michigan imprisoned in murder case seeks clemencyLANSING -- Advocates said a Michigan man has been imprisoned nearly 20 years for a murder he didn’t commit at age 15. Union wants prison microwaves gone after attackLANSING – Union officials are seeking to have microwave ovens removed from state prisons following a weekend assault in which a prisoner allegedly heated a mixture of Vaseline and water and threw it in the face of an officer. A chat with Christ Child journalistsFreep.com held a live chat earlier today with two journalists who worked on the Free Press' Christ Child House project, an in-depth look at a group home for boys on Detroit's west side. Fed describes deeper economic declineWASHINGTON — The country’s economic picture has darkened further as Americans hunkered down heading into the holidays, forcing retailers to ring up fewer sales and factories to cut back on production. White House gives Congress leadThe White House today said it would wait on Congress to take the lead on a rescue plan for the failing domestic auto industry but suggested it might be amenable to a proposal costing more than the $25 billion initially envisioned to help the Detroit companies. Auburn Hills sees 2 armed robberies this weekThere has been one armed robbery and one attempted armed robbery in Auburn Hills since Monday, though police have said the incidents aren’t likely connected. Yellow expected to bring cheer to '09NEW YORK — Enough gloom and doom: There’s a prediction from a leading color source that cheerful and sunny yellow will be the influential color of 2009. Central Michigan's Antonio Brown heads all-MAC football teamSophomore receiver Antonio Brown tops a list of nine Central Michigan players named to the 2008 Mid-American Conference football team Candice Miller's daughter arraigned on drunken driving chargesThe daughter of U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, R-Harrison Township, was arraigned Tuesday in St. Clair Shores on charges of drunken driving, resisting arrest and fleeing and eluding police. Thanksgiving road fatalities up by one over '07There was one additional traffic fatality during this year’s Thanksgiving period compared with 2007, the state announced today. LIONS' NEXT OPPONENTSuspensions leave Vikings scrambling on defenseThe suspensions of Pat and Kevin Williams leave a gaping hole in the middle of the Vikings defensive line. That might be good news to the 0-12 Lions, who will be seeking their first victory of the year Sunday at home against Minnesota. Teen to face charges in Lathrup Village fatal shootingA Southfield teenager, accused of fatally shooting a pregnant Waterford Township woman in October, is to be in court this morning. Notre Dame official: Weis will stay another seasonCharlie Weis will return for a fifth season as Notre Dame’s football coach despite posting his second straight disappointing season. A person familiar with the decision says the university will make the official announcement later today. MATT HELMSThankfully, he livedMy little brother and a friend did something really stupid and ended up seriously hurt. It could have been so much worse. 49 states, including Michigan, get F's for college costsAn independent report on American higher education flunks all but one state when it comes to affordability -- an embarrassing verdict that is unlikely to improve as the economy contracts. Michigan gets high marks on bicycle friendlinessMichigan ranks in the top tier of states for bicycle friendliness, the Michigan Department of Transportation says. Video: First pitch 'not our finest hour'WASHINGTON — The head of General Motors says bankruptcy isn’t a viable option for struggling U.S. automakers, maintaining that a retooling plan being presented to Congress this week will save the industry. No Mega Millions winner; pot grows to $146MATLANTA — The jackpot in the multistate Mega Millions lottery drawing grew to $146 million for Friday’s drawing. Third members of Vikings' defensive line might sit out vs. LionsThe Williams wall isn’t the only part of Minnesota’s front four that might be missing this week. Auditors fault policing of bailout fundsLawmakers want the Treasury to do a better job of insisting that banking institutions sharing in the $700 billion bailout comply with limits Congress imposed on executive salaries and use the money for its intended purposes. Investors take dark economic news in strideNEW YORK — Wall Street absorbed another stream of bad economic news today, turning higher in afternoon trading as investors shuttled between pessimism about a protracted recession and hopes that the nation might start to see some relief soon. MSU'S NEXT OPPONENTNorth Carolina's Bobby Frasor happy to be healthyFor nearly a year, Bobby Frasor’s name was mentioned in North Carolina basketball conversations dealing mostly with comical endeavors or physical stunts. Obama picks Richardson for CommercePresident-elect Barack Obama has selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be secretary of commerce in his new administration. View past headlines:See headlines from Freep.com for the last seven days. For articles older than that, check out our online archives.  
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