LANSING (AP) — The Michigan State Police is recalling 55 state troopers who had been laid off this summer to save money. The state police director, Col. » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan appeals court ordered a man removed from the state’s sex-offender registry Wednesday, saying it was cruel punishment for a young ‘‘Romeo’’ who had a consensual... » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — Authorities said a man was caught smuggling nearly 90 pounds of Ecstasy across the Michigan-Ontario border, then cooperated with agents to pinch the men waiting for the delivery. » Full Story

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A man who pleaded no contest to nine felonies in a Detroit-area hit-and-run crash that left one person dead is headed to prison. » Full Story

DETROIT (AP) — A lawyer who has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit said tens of thousands of foreclosures in Wayne County are unlawful because sheriffs did not follow state law when they conducte... » Full Story

LANSING (AP) — State social workers struggling with mounting welfare, food stamp and Medicaid caseloads said Wednesday they fear for their lives after being assaulted or threatened by recipients... » Full Story

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mic. » Full Story

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Voters in Kalamazoo have approved a measure banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or identit. » Full Story

LANSING (AP) — Michigan’s governor warned Tuesday of a possible 20 percent cut in state spending next year, a draconian step after billions in cuts since 2003 have already dented police and fire... » Full Story

MARYSVILLE, Mich. » Full Story