Corey Williams - AP

DETROIT — A bankruptcy expert who represented Chrysler during its successful restructuring has been chosen to steer Detroit out of the financial abyss that has swallowed the distressed city, which was once one of the nation's most prosperous. Read More

Michigan's governor said Friday that unless Detroit's fortunes suddenly and miraculously improve, he will appoint an emergency manager to take control of the city that was once one of the nation's most prosperous manufacturing centers. Read More

LANSING –– Thousands of pro-labor protesters have swarmed the Michigan Capitol to denounce a Republican effort to approve legislation that would dilute the power of unions. Read More