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After Flint prisoner freed, another admits guilt
After almost 11 years, a Las Vegas man is claiming he helped carry out a string of Flint-area carjackings in 2005.

Detroit Public Schools
Detroit Public Schools

Omar Pouncy talks about his relationship with his lawyer, David L. Moffitt
Omar Pouncy talks about his relationship with his lawyer, David L. Moffitt

Crowds celebrate Cinco de Mayo at parade in Detroit
Holiday marks a Mexican victory, but also touts culture and pride

Man found in ditch after possible hit-and-run, dad seeking answers
William Brand is asking anyone who saw his son Friday night to contact police.

Woman headed to trial in fatal crowbar beating of husband, dog
The 58-year-old Milford woman was bound over for trial following a preliminary exam.

Some lawmakers say some police ill-equipped for overdoses
Medical experts say heroin overdose victims often need assisted breathing because the narcotic can shut down the respiratory system.

Flint firefighters say body found in house after blaze
A man and several children were able to escape from the home.

Deadly asbestos: Workers put in jeopardy, but state won’t get tough
Free Press investigation finds low penalties, dangerous conditions across the state as demolition activity picks up

Flowers Prince got after death I’m giving Wonder now
Prince didn’t see American’s purple mourning, so I’m telling Stevie Wonder now what he means to millions – and me.

Asbestos
Theresa Ely and Rob Smith, both custodians with Dearborn Heights District 7 Schools talk about being exposed to asbestos.

What is MIOSHA roll in asbestos abatement?
Martha Yoder describes MIOSHA’s role in overseeing asbestos abatement projects in Michigan.

Deadly asbestos: Workers in jeopardy
Deadly asbestos: Workers in jeopardy

Body found in ditch in Armada Township
Michigan State Police were working to identify the body, which was found today.

The miracles at Pewamo: 4 first-graders beat the medical odds
Power of prayer, community help heal seriously ill kids in a small town.

Meet Pewamo’s miracle kids
Four kids who overcame serious medical conditions are all now in the same class at St. Joseph Catholic School in Pewamo.

Flint water crisis generates more new bills in Lansing
Lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills in response to the Flint water crisis, including two more last week

Goeff Hansen, a.k.a. ‘Just Goeff’,’ receiving NAACP award for DPS work
Sen. Goeff Hansen lives 4 hours from Detroit, but spearheaded DPS legislation and will receive NAACP award for his work

Schools float bond proposals for safety, security, technology upgrades
Eight metro Detroit school districts are asking voters to approve proposals in Tuesday’s special election

A look at what penalties MIOSHA can levy
Fines can be as large as $70,000 per violation but they are rarely levied

Contractors expose Michigan workers to deadly asbestos
Free Press investigation finds low penalties, dangerous conditions across the state as demolition activity picks up

EPA, DEQ tougher on asbestos than worker safety agency
Federal prosecutors have gotten prison sentences, hefty restitution from companies that remove asbestos improperly

A brief history of asbestos and asbestos regulation
The U.S. and Canada are the only industrial nations not to ban it

How to check asbestos contractors, report violations
Tips for guarding against improper abatement

The adoration Prince got I’m giving Stevie Wonder now
Prince didn’t see American’s purple mourning, so I’m telling Stevie Wonder now what he means to millions – and me.

A few minutes with … a woman battered by baseballs
Last week, you saw the story of a guy who caught five foul balls at Comerica Park. Well, get a load of Diane Daniels.

DPS: No teacher paychecks, summer school after June 30
The district is out of money, needs cash from the state

Bloomberg to U-M grads: Be wary of partisan politics
Michael Bloomberg delivered Saturday’s spring commencement address at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

Bills to raise adult criminal age to 18 advance in Michigan
A bipartisan push to raise Michigan’s age for adult offenders from 17 to 18 received a major lift in the Legislature.

Photos: Penguicon 2016

Who was ‘Buckskin Girl?’ New evidence may hold clues
The cold case of “The Buckskin Girl,” as she became known because of the leather jacket she wore, has suddenly heated up after 35 years.

Penguicon convention full of science fiction fans
Penguicon wraps up Sunday at The Westin Southfield Detroit.

DPS to union: We are out of money at end of June
District tells teachers they will be out of money on June 30 and won’t be able to pay staff

Woman’s body discovered on Grand Rapids college campus
A woman’s body has been found on the campus of a western Michigan community college after a witness reported seeing a man dragging what appeared to be a body near a main building and parking ramp.

Legislature: Don’t try 17-year-old criminals as adults
Seventeen-year-olds can’t vote, drop out of school or buy cigarettes in Michigan. But they’re automatically prosecuted, sentenced and locked up as adults if they commit a crime.

Grand Rapids college offers education to inmates
Inmates are being offered an education from a college in Grand Rapids under an initiative.

Bloomberg to deliver commencement address at U-M
Businessman and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will be sharing his thoughts with students graduating from the University of Michigan.

Charges possible against Algonac parent accused of assaulting umpire
A 44-year-old Clay Township man may face a criminal charge after allegedly attacking an umpire following an Algonac High School softball game.

State could be $28M short to fund Flint
A key adviser to Gov. Rick Snyder concluded an additional $28 million is needed to replace Flint’s lead service lines.