From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Apr 01 2011 12:19 AM

An overturned semi closes the exit ramp from I-75 to Gratiot Avenue early Thursday morning. Crews have been on the scene of the rollover for hours trying to get the rig upright. MIKE BROOKBANK/DFP

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Mar 30 2011 6:40 PM

“1976” is a tune about the fabled Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych. The song is by a band called the Baseball Project, a national band made of some alternative rockers, most notably Peter Buck of R.E.M.

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Mar 30 2011 6:40 PM

Grand Rapids pastor has sparked controversy for his book, which says he isn’t so sure hell exists.

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Mar 30 2011 6:40 PM

A large gathering outside the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Midtown Wednesday, in support of striking DSO musicians. MIKE BROOKBANK / Detroit Free Press Digital Host

From: Detroit Free Press on Tue, Mar 29 2011 5:22 PM

Detroit Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez reviews “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters" on the Nintendo Wii. The game lets you play all 18 holes at Augusta or just nine, or even the famous par-three course. ALEXANDRA BAHOU/DFP

From: Detroit Free Press on Mon, Mar 28 2011 12:54 PM

About 80 kids attended the MudpuppyPalooza at Belle Isle Nature Zoo on Sunday, March 27. The kids colored pictures of mud puppies and learned about the aquatic salamander. ALEXANDRA BAHOU/Detroit Free Press.

From: Detroit Free Press on Mon, Mar 28 2011 12:54 PM

Brother Al Mascia brings warmth to the streets of Detroit by way of his bicycle with carts full of hot coffee, hot chocolate, hand warmers, gloves, hats and scarves and even a snack for the underserved. MANDI WRIGHT/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Mar 25 2011 5:37 AM

The Consulate General of Japan’s Detroit office has been flooded with well wishes for the people of that devastated country. A condolence book is available to sign until Friday. / MIKE BROOKBANK/DFP

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Mar 23 2011 11:35 PM

Crews started tearing apart a portion of the old Cass Tech High School in Detroit Wednesday. The first phase of demolition will last 10 weeks, with the main building scheduled to come down this summer. / MIKE BROOKBANK/DFP

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Mar 23 2011 11:35 PM

A look at what to expect on your Wednesday morning commute. Temperatures above freezing are keeping problems to a minimum. Here’s what the early morning commute looked like on I-75. /MIKE BROOKBANK/DFP

From: Detroit Free Press on Tue, Mar 22 2011 5:47 PM

Mayor Dave Bing holds a press conference on the reported Census numbers.

From: Detroit Free Press on Mon, Mar 21 2011 4:18 PM

From walkers, runners, bikers and fishermen, Detroit’s riverfront was bustling with activity Thursday as folks welcomed our first taste of Spring-like weather. MIKE BROOKBANK/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Mon, Mar 21 2011 4:18 PM

While some students on the campus of the University of Michigan may skip classes to watch their Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament, others turn to technology to stay connected. MIKE BROOKBANK/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Sun, Mar 20 2011 3:57 PM

Community & a bond helped the small town of Fennville, MI get through the death of Wes Leonard, the star high school basketball player. The team still played in the playoffs & lost but are still winners in what became a national story,rERIC SEALS/DFP

From: Detroit Free Press on Fri, Mar 18 2011 1:51 PM

Michigan Wolverines practice for NCAA Tournament. The Michigan men’s basketball team's open practice in Charlotte for their NCAA basketball tournament game against Tennessee.

From: Detroit Free Press on Wed, Mar 16 2011 9:06 AM

This is the 911 call from Waterford Township Police in the apparent suicide death of Shanda Lou Yenglin. Excerpts have been removed to protect personal information.

From: Detroit Free Press on Tue, Mar 15 2011 7:33 AM

Oakland University will play Texas in the NCAA tournament. The game will tip off at 12:15 p.m. Friday in Tulsa, Okla. The Grizzlies say they are ready to play. ALEXANDRA BAHOU/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Sun, Mar 13 2011 4:38 AM

A handful of people waited in line outside the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit Saturday for tickets to see Charlie Sheen live on stage. Sheen’s "My Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour" opens in the Motor City April 2. MIKE BROOKBANK/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Sat, Mar 12 2011 3:32 AM

As a journalist you always need to be prepared for breaking news, or a story that you just come across unexpectedly. The latter happened to me Friday while talking to Detroiters about the relentless winter weather. MIKE BROOKBANK/Detroit Free Press

From: Detroit Free Press on Sat, Mar 12 2011 3:32 AM

Shoveling, scraping, salting, sliding, repeat. The same endless routine playing itself out again in Metro Detroit as a storm system dumps more snow across the region. MIKE BROOKBANK/Detroit Free Press Digital Host