Major winter storm approaches northern Michigan
The first major winter storm of the season is approaching central and northern Michigan. Blizzard conditions are possible, and some locations could see up to 20 inches of snow.From the National Weather...
View ArticleWMU plans to expand foster student support program to entire state
From budgeting time to budgeting money, there's no shortage of challenges for college students. But those issues are magnified for foster youth who don't have the same safety net to fall back on....
View ArticleDeath penalty use declines nationwide
A non-profit clearinghouse for information about capital punishment finds that the use of the death penalty in the U-S continued to decline in 2011. Richard Dieter, executive director of the Death...
View ArticleState receives federal grant to continue student food assistance program
By Laura WeberA pilot project in Grand Rapids and the Saginaw Bay area aims to ensure kids in low-income households have healthy diets during school breaks. Five-thousand families from both areas will...
View ArticleMI Guard soldiers to train military in Liberia
By Rick PlutaTwenty five members of the Michigan National Guard are off to west Africa, where they will help train Liberia's fledgling military force. The nation was established in 1822 by freed U-S...
View ArticleNorthern Michigan vet has solution for chronic pain in older pets
By Amy Robinson Tonight we continue our series "Reaching out in 2012".We're looking at organizations whose new year's resolutions help improve their communities.Tonight; taking care of our older pets....
View ArticleStabenow says feds should offer more risk aid, research to help farmers
By Rick Pluta/Mark BashoreU-S Senator Debbie Stabenow addressed agribusiness leaders Monday at a conference in Lansing. Stabenow chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee and is getting ready to start...
View ArticleHouse GOP agenda filling up
By Laura WeberRepublican leaders at the state Capitol say they have a lot of work they want to get to quickly when lawmakers return from their winter break this week. The G-O-P is expected to continue...
View ArticleInland Seas Educational Program continues to offer learning opportunities for...
By Amy Robinson We're a few days into the new year. Long enough to have taken your resolution out for a test drive. Maybe your commitment was to eat better in the new year or to exercise. Maybe to...
View ArticleFlint man faces spying charges and death penalty in Iran
By Amy Robinson An American who's been sentenced to death by Iran for alleged espionage graduated from high school in Flint.The family of Amir Hekmati said he was visiting family in Iran. They insist...
View ArticleApproaching winter weather prompts safety tips for seniors
By Amanda HarrisonThe sun might be out but snow showers are in the forecast for the upcoming weeks.Shirley Bentsen is the communications director with the State office for Services for the Aging. She...
View ArticleTraverse City dental clinic offers free "smile service" for denture wearers
By Amy Robinson Today we continue our series on doing good in the new year with a story that we're confident will make at least 20 people smile. The Traverse Health Clinic is welcoming 2012 with a...
View ArticleInternational bridge traffic hits nine-year high
International bridge traffic hits nine-year highTraffic on Sault Ste. Marie's International Bridge hit a nine-year high in 2011.The increase in crossings has a lot to do with the strength of the...
View ArticleSnyder: RTW could sidetrack Legislature
By Rick PlutaGovernor Rick Snyder said again Tuesday that he hopes the Legislature does not get caught up in a fierce debate on whether to outlaw compulsory union membership. The governor said it's in...
View ArticleFinancial review team for Detroit meets for first time
By Laura WeberThe nine member review panel appointed by the state to assess Detroit's finances met for the first time in Lansing.Panel members said the outcome of their report affects everyone in the...
View ArticleMichigan migration balances out
For the first time in six years, the number of people moving into and out of Michigan has evened out.Up until last year, the trend had been for people to move out of the state.The figures come from...
View ArticleRichardville talks Senate priorities in 2012
By Laura WeberState Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville said he does not think there is enough support among Republicans in the Senate to approve right-to-work legislation. He said he thinks...
View ArticleMild winter = happy road commissions?
This year's lack of snow is allowing area road commissions to catch up on what are normally summer and autumn chores.Normally in January, road commissions are busy plowing, salting and spreading sand....
View ArticleMild Winter has mixed impacts on wildlife
The mild winter is preventing the D-N-R from carrying out some of its normal winter activities.Normally at this time of year, the D-N-R would be doing den checks to check up on hibernating bears. But...
View ArticleNorthern Michigan Hospital joins McLaren Health Care
By Amanda HarrisonNorthern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey announced yesterday it will be joining forces with McLaren Health Care in Flint. Reezie DeVet is the President and CEO of Northern Michigan...
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