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Dow plans to use Kuwait payment to pay off debt
May 25, 2013 MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — The Dow Chemical Co. said Friday that it plans to use part of its recent payment from Petrochemical Industries Co. of Kuwait to pay off up to $2 billion in debt this year. more »»
Art collection at risk amid Detroit’s woes
May 25, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Institute of Arts’ collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection, officials said. more »»
Officer won’t be charged in killing
May 25, 2013 KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The Kalamazoo County prosecutor’s office said it won’t charge the Kalamazoo police sergeant who fatally shot an unarmed 34-year-old man in a hotel lobb. more »»
Bond granted in cyberstalking case
May 25, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — A 21-year-old New York man has been released after a month in custody on cyberstalking charges filed in Detroit. Adam Savader of Great Neck, N.. more »»
Troubled district teachers unpaid
May 25, 2013 BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. more »»
Congress Dems support Schauer
May 25, 2013 LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Democratic members of Michigan’s congressional delegation are throwing their support behind Mark Schauer for governor. more »»
Girl shot before prom in Saginaw
May 25, 2013 SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — A 17-year-old girl fatally shot in a parking lot before a prom was a sophomore at Saginaw High School, an official said Friday. more »»
Report: New state school district overstated power
May 25, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — The state district set up to turn around Michigan’s lowest-performing schools overstated its authority in a bid to win a $35.4 million federal grant, according to a published report. more »» 
Michigan reveals program to prevent school violence
May 22, 2013 By ALANNA DURKINAssociated PressLANSING — Michigan’s attorney general laid out a proposal Tuesday aimed at preventing violence in schools by creating a confidential tipline for... more »»
Driver who uses medical marijuana wins appeal
May 22, 2013 LANSING (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that medical marijuana users aren’t automatically breaking the law if they’re caught driving after using the dru. more »»
Proposal to block abortion insurance
May 22, 2013 LANSING (AP) — Michigan’s election board is expected to consider a petition form for a proposal that would prohibit Michigan health insurance plans for covering elective abortions unless individuals... more »»
Buena Vista recalls more workers
May 22, 2013 BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district is recalling more employees who were laid off when the district shut down for about two weeks.MLive. more »»
Elder abuse law gets some teeth
May 22, 2013 LANSING (AP) — Judges in Michigan can impose tougher sentences on criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens and the mentally ill under a new state law. Gov. more »»
Hathaway sentencing next week
May 22, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — An attorney for a former Michigan Supreme Court justice said community service would be an appropriate sentence for a scandal that forced her out of office. more »»
10 geography experts compete
May 22, 2013 By BEN NUCKOLSAssociated PressWASHINGTON — Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek as they... more »»
Effort to keep kids out of foster care
May 21, 2013 LANSING (AP) — The Michigan Department of Human Services plans a pilot project in three counties designed to keep children out of foster care and cut costs. more »»
Grand Rapids ‘copter patrols noisy
May 21, 2013 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. more »»
Snyder officials plan mobile office
May 21, 2013 LANSING (AP) — Officials from Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration are planning to travel across the state this week to take suggestions and answer questions from Michigan residents. more »»
Testing at ex-park near cancer cluster
May 21, 2013 FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — Whirlpool Corp. began soil and water testing Monday at a former park in a northern Ohio area where cancer has sickened dozens of children for more than a decade. more »»
Venture capital conference back in Mich.
May 21, 2013 YPSILANTI, Mich. more »» |
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