Dow and Ube to open Advanced Electrolyte Technologies
By Amanda HarrisonLong lasting, rechargeable batteries are increasing in demand. Dow Chemical has recently announced it's moving forward with Japanese Ube Industries to begin manufacturing. The two...
View ArticleWildlife photographers bring new book to Midland
By David NicholasFamilies who have shared the stories from the "In the Woods" series know the work of wildlife photographers Carl Sams and Jean Stoick. Carl and Jean will be at Midland's Dow Gardens...
View ArticleMichigan loses third attempt at Race to the Top
By Laura WeberThe state has lost a competition for federal funding for education programs for the third time in three years.The third time was not the charm for the state's application in the federal...
View ArticleSupreme Court dismisses bicyclist lawsuit against mining company
By Rick PlutaThe Michigan Supreme Court has ruled an Upper Peninsula mining company is not legally responsible for maintaining an intersection heavily traveled by its trucks, or for the critical...
View ArticleSchuette shuts down more marijuana dispensaries
By Rick PlutaMichigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has gone to court to shut down a chain of stores where he said employees illegally took money in exchange for marijuana. Schuette said much of the...
View ArticleLawmakers wrap up work for the year with differing opinions on success
By Laura WeberThe state Legislature has wrapped up work for the year. Republican and Democratic lawmakers have different opinions about how successful 2011 was. Senate Majority Leader Randy...
View ArticleWomen's caucus discussing abortion issues at state Capitol
By Laura WeberA group of female state lawmakers have met to discuss ways to encourage more women to run for office. About a quarter of the lawmakers in the state House are women, and there are only...
View ArticleEffort to amend medical marijuana law will continue into 2012
By Amanda HarrisonOpponents of Michigan's medical marijuana law say they've been working to inform the public of its dangers.Attorney General Bill Schuette said he plans to continue efforts to fight...
View ArticleOnline shopping tips can make spending convenient and safe
By Amanda HarrisonOnline shopping is a convenient way to get your holiday shopping done. But giving out personal information online makes you susceptible to identity theft.Sheriff Pete Wallin is the...
View ArticleAARP supports emergency heating help
By David NicholasIn Michigan you can typically count on a white Christmas, but whether or not it would be a warm Christmas for the thousands of seniors and low-income residents came down to the wire....
View ArticleDCH partners with Text4Baby
By Laura WeberThe state Department of Community Health is using technology to help improve the health of infants. The department has partnered with a national program that gives advice to new mothers...
View ArticleBig mail day keeps post offices busy
By Amy Robinson Many people are working on final holiday preparations this week, and so is the post office. Offices around Michigan were doing a brisk business Monday in what was the biggest...
View ArticleBangladesh health lab workers visit Michigan to learn from state operation
By Amanda HarrisonThe public health laboratory in the country of Bangladesh is seeking help from the Michigan Department of Community Health to improve the quality of their facility. Dr. Frances Pouch...
View ArticleCaring Closet continues long history of serving northern Michigan
By Amy Robinson Christmas shopping is well underway, and there's been some positive economic news on things like consumer confidence and housing. Still many people are navigating the holiday season...
View ArticleMedical marijuana law part of a plot to legalize pot
By Rick PlutaMichigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said he believes groups trying to legalize pot are using the state's medical marijuana law to push their cause. Schuette spent much of his first...
View ArticleGov. Snyder signs charter school cap elimination
By Laura WeberGovernor Rick Snyder has signed into law a measure that lifts the limit on how many university-sponsored charter schools are allowed to operate in the state. Opponents of the law say the...
View ArticleFerris State recieves digital storage grant
ByConsuelo McAboy From hard drives crashing to broken C-D's, many people have experienced some form of digital storage media failure. Today, Ferris State University may be well on their way to fixing...
View ArticleHomelessness and poverty on the rise
By Laura WeberPoverty and homelessness rates have been on the rise over the past several years in Michigan. That's according to an annual report on poverty from the Michigan League for Human...
View ArticleDetroit review finds "probable financial stress"
By Rick Pluta Detroit could be closer to a state financial takeover by an emergency manager. Governor Rick Snyder is expected to order an intensive review of the city's books following a preliminary...
View ArticleMackinac Bridge urges safe travel
As the first major winter storm of the season, the Mackinac Bridge is urging travelers to slow down and use extra caution when crossing the span.Bob Sweeney is Secretary and CEO of the Mackinac Bridge....
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