2 dead in crash with wrong-way driver
Apr 16th, 2014 - Local News
PLAINWELL, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say two people are dead following a crash involving a wrong-way driver on an Allegan County roadway after sheriff's deputies tried to stop the motorist.
The crash happened around midnight Tuesday on U.S. 131 near Plainwell, about 35 miles south of Grand Rapids.
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2 dead in crash with wrong-way driver
Apr 16th, 2014 - Local News
PLAINWELL, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say two people are dead following a crash involving a wrong-way driver on an Allegan County roadway after sheriff's deputies tried to stop the motorist.
The cr...
Convicted murderer of Michigan state trooper on life support
Apr 15th, 2014 - Local News
Mlive -- Eric John Knysz, the convicted murderer of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, has attempted suicide and is “on a ventilator at this time,” First Lt. Chris McIntire of t...
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Snyder signs legislation to speed up adoptions
Apr 16th, 2014 - State News
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation designed to speed up adoptions.
One bill shortens to three months from six months the time needed for finalizing the adoption of a ch...
Flooding threatens homes along Michigan rivers
Apr 15th, 2014 - State News
— Flood warnings are in effect along rivers in a wide swath of Michigan's Lower Peninsula as rising water from heavy rain and snow melt-off threatens some homes.
The National Weather Service repo...
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GM to ask bankruptcy court for lawsuit protection
Apr 16th, 2014 - National News
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors plans to ask a federal bankruptcy judge to shield the company from legal claims for conduct that happened before its 2009 bankruptcy.
The automaker's strategy is in ...
Tributes planned to mark Boston Marathon bombing
Apr 15th, 2014 - National News
— Between 2:30 and 3 o'clock this afternoon, a flag-raising ceremony and a moment of silence will be held at the finish line of the Boston Marathon to mark the one-year anniversary of the explosions...
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Nearly 300 missing in SKorean ferry sinking
Apr 16th, 2014 - International News
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two people are confirmed dead, but officials in South Korea fear the death toll could get much higher following the sinking of a ferry off the southern coast.
Nearly 300...
Israeli families gather for ritual Passover meal
Apr 15th, 2014 - International News
JERUSALEM (AP) — Families across Israel have gathered for Passover meals commemorating the liberation of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt as described in Scripture. In Judaism, it's called ...
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MI & MSU players headed for draft
Apr 16th, 2014 - Sports News
(AP) — Michigan State forward Branden Dawson is staying for his senior season.
The school announced Dawson's decision Tuesday.
He averaged a career-high 11.2 points last season. The 6-foot-6 ...
Phelps back in the pool
Apr 15th, 2014 - Sports News
— US swimmer Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement and will take part in an event in Mesa, Ariz., on April 24-26, with an eye on possibly competing in the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The last time th...
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Potential Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Apr 8th, 2014 - Health News
LONDON (AP) — Doctors in London researching spinal cord injuries say they've had success using an experimental treatment on four patients now.
They've gotten them to stand and move their legs by ...
Updating Nutrition Labels
Jan 24th, 2014 - Health News
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nutrition facts label on the back of food packages is getting a makeover.
The Food and Drug Administration says knowledge about nutrition has evolved since the early 19...