Former Bears tackle Dick Evey dies at 72
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72....

Groups disagree over proposed wetland law changes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- For the second time in recent years, the Michigan Legislature is rewriting environmental laws in ways that critics say would make it easier to develop sensitive wetlands. Business interests say the changes would provide adequate protections while boosting the economy....

Museum art collection at risk amid Detroit's woes
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection, officials said....

Report: New state school district overstated power
DETROIT (AP) -- The state district set up to turn around Michigan's lowest-performing schools overstated its authority in a bid to win a $35.4 million federal grant, according to a published report....

Officials: 150 dogs removed from Mich. facilities
LAKE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection....