Charges filed in fake charity scam
A West Bloomfield man has been charged with establishing fake veterans charities for his own personal financial gain.Neil Thrasher is accused of establishing two fake charities: The Paralyzed American...
View ArticleMorning Sun parent company files for bankruptcy
BY AMANDA HARRISONA Northern Michigan newspaper, the Morning Sun, reports its parent company is filing for bankruptcy for the second time in four years.Published reports say Journal Register Company,...
View ArticlePolice have suspect in Capitol building graffiti incident
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkPolice say they've zeroed-in on the person who defaced the state Capitol building last week with spray paint.Investigators aren't releasing any information...
View ArticleReport: Electricity will cost more if Proposal 3 passes
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe campaigns squaring off against each other over Proposal 3 on the November ballot are arguing the economic merits of renewable energy. Proposal 3 would...
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Michigan study refutes "Poor People Pay No Taxes" claim
Michigan News ConnectionAccording to a new study, voters who've heard that low-income Michiganders don't pay taxes are not hearing the whole story. The report by the Michigan League for Human Services,...
View ArticleForest restoration funding available to Duck Lake Fire landowners
BY AMANDA HARRISONFederal Funding is available for landowners affected by the Duck Lake fire that swept through the UP earlier this summer. Landowners are eligible for funding through the DNR and the...
View ArticleCasperson calls for local control of federal forest land
BY MIKE HORACEMichigan's State Senator for the Upper Peninsula is calling for greater local control of federal forest lands. State Senator Tom Casperson wants the federal government to create a pilot...
View ArticleHoughton Lake Library will host a book signing on Monday
BY CONSUELO MCABOYAs the Detroit Tigers fight for a playoff berth, the Houghton Lake library will host an evening of Tigers baseball talk on Monday. The event is centered around Dr. William Anderson's...
View ArticleSale of State Fairgrounds to Magic Johnson
BY CHRIS MCCARUSThe State of Michigan is set to sell the state fairgrounds to Magic Johnson and two other businessmen, Marvin Beatty and Joel Ferguson.The huge tract of land along Woodward and 8 Mile...
View ArticleAG Schuette says McCotter investigation cost state $27k
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe investigation into former Congressman Thad McCotter's reelection campaign has cost the state 27 thousand dollars.Attorney General Bill Schuette's office...
View ArticleMichigan Civilian Conservation Corps revival plan gets influx of support
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio Network Colleges, universities, and community groups are lining up to support an effort to revive Michigan's Civilian Conservation Corps. Michigan Public Radio's Jake...
View ArticleHearings to begin on Blues reforms
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkHearings will begin this week on an overhaul of Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan. Governor Rick Snyder proposed his plan last week. He hopes the Legislature...
View ArticleMPSC orders "Opt-Out" option for smart meters
Michigan's electric utilities have been directed by a state commission to offer their customers the option to "opt-out" of having a smart meter installed on their home.Smart meters eliminate the need...
View ArticleDNR invites public input on forest plans for Northern Michigan counties
BY CONSUELO MCABOYThe Department of Natural Resources is seeking public involvement with finalizing plans for Northern Michigan forests. To accomplish that, the DNR will host open houses for the...
View ArticleCommunity Eligibility School Lunch Program
BY JESI MUNGUIAFor the first time in years, there's a change this year in a staple to students' school day. School lunches in Michigan are getting an overhaul aimed at making them healthier. Students...
View ArticleRuth Johnson sued over citizenship box on voter forms
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkA coalition of unions, voters, county clerks and civil rights groups is suing Secretary of State Ruth Johnson in federal court. The lawsuit challenges...
View ArticleState could lose $260 million in Medicaid funds with tax shortfall
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkState funding for Medicaid could take a big hit this year. A new tax meant to help pay for the program is coming up very short.State lawmakers created a...
View ArticleAARP releases 2012 voter guide
When the AARP surveyed voters over 50 in Michigan and around the nation, many seniors voiced concern about Medicare and Social Security.In response, the organization has prepared a non-partisan Voter's...
View ArticleUnusual weather is impacting the Great Lakes
BY AMANDA HARRISONThe trend of warm weather this past year has affected everything from crops to forest fires. Now scientists worry about the impacts the warm weather's having on the Great Lakes. Lake...
View ArticleSnyder off on mission to China
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkGovernor Rick Snyder is on his way to China on a mission to build stronger business ties between Michigan and Asia's largest economy. Governor Snyder and...
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