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Twister-devastated residents bracing for many more hours of searches

May 21st, 2013 - National News

— It's been a long night in the tornado-blasted suburbs of Oklahoma City and residents are bracing for a long day as well, digging through the rubble and hoping not to add to a death toll that's at ...

Palisades water tank repairs take to early summer

May 21st, 2013 - State News

— It could be early summer before repairs are completed at a nuclear power plant in Michigan that has been idled nine times since 2011.

Operators of the idled Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in so...

Grand Rapids helicopter patrols prompt complaints

May 21st, 2013 - Local News

— State police helicopter patrols over Grand Rapids as part of an effort to curb violent crime in the city and surrounding communities are prompting complaints from area residents.

Noise from the f...

More attacks in Iraq; 7 killed

May 21st, 2013 - International News

— Officials say new attacks in Iraq have killed seven people and wounded dozens.

Police say a suicide blast at a checkpoint and militants who opened fire at Iraqi troops have killed three soldier...

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

May 21st, 2013 - Sports News

— Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Black...

Officials to kick of Michigan seat belt campaign

May 20th, 2013 - State News

Law enforcement officials across Michigan will be enforcing federally funded safety belt enforcement zones through the coming Memorial Day travel weekend.

Safety belt enforcement is to be the topi...

Motorists in MI paying a bit more at the pump

May 20th, 2013 - Local News

— AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have risen about 10 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.88 per gallon.

The auto club says Monday the average is about 13 cents per ga...

NKorea fires 5th projectile into waters

May 20th, 2013 - International News

— South Korea says North Korea has fired a short-range projectile into its own eastern waters — for the fifth time in three days.

Pyongyang regularly conducts short-range missile tests. Analyst...

Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera

May 20th, 2013 - Sports News

— David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.

Murphy's ...

Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead

May 20th, 2013 - National News

SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.

Authorities say a 79-year-old man died Su...

George W. Bush event raises $400,000 for school

May 16th, 2013 - Local News

— An event featuring President George W. Bush has raised $400,000 to support the West Michigan Aviation Academy.

Bush spoke Wednesday to a crowd of roughly 900 during the second annual Leaders of...

Power bills to rise for Consumers Energy customers

May 16th, 2013 - State News

— The average electric customer of Consumers Energy will start paying $1.67 more per month.

The $89 million rate increase was approved Wednesday by state regulators. It's less than a $110 million...

At least 6 dead in Texas tornadoes

May 16th, 2013 - National News

— Parts of North Texas have been slammed by tornadoes with at least six people killed.

The spring tornado outbreak destroyed or damaged dozens of homes and injured dozens of people. Officials say...

Deadly explosion in Afghan capital

May 16th, 2013 - International News

— NATO says two of its service members and four civilian contractors were killed when a suicide car bomber struck a convoy belonging to the military alliance in the Afghan capital today.

At least...

Blackhawks edge Red Wings 4-1 in series opener

May 16th, 2013 - Sports News

— Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff serie...

Pres. George W. Bush comes to Grand Rapids

May 15th, 2013 - Local News

The West Michigan Aviation Academy is preparing for a special Gala tonight that will take place in a hangar at the Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. The featured speaker for this year's fun...

Law enforcement agencies observing police week

May 15th, 2013 - State News

— Law enforcement agencies statewide are holding events to mark National Police Week.

Ceremonies planned for Wednesday include the Port Huron Department of Public Safety, which will honor its pol...

Captain locked out as plane cockpit door jams

May 15th, 2013 - International News

— Air India says the cockpit door of one of its planes got jammed during a flight while the captain was using the toilet, forcing an unscheduled landing by the co-pilot in central India.

An airl...

House panel set to OK cut in food stamps

May 15th, 2013 - National News

— The House Agriculture Committee is set today to consider small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program in an effort to appease conservatives who say the food aid has become too expensiv...

Cabrera homers in Detroit's 6-2 win over Astros

May 15th, 2013 - Sports News

— Miguel Cabrera homered, Doug Fister pitched seven impressive innings and Andy Dirks gave the Tigers a lift for a second straight night in Detroit's 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. ...

Mich. projected to get $542M more than expected

May 14th, 2013 - State News

— Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.

That's according to a report Monday from the nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency. It's good news for lawmakers and...

George W. Bush to speak at Michigan fundraiser

May 14th, 2013 - Local News

— President George W. Bush is the featured speaker at a fundraiser this week for the West Michigan Aviation Academy.

Organizers say the event in Grand Rapids begins Wednesday afternoon and inclu...

Jury will now decide on death penalty for abortion doctor

May 14th, 2013 - National News

— The jury that convicted a Philadelphia abortion doctor of first-degree murder Monday, will return later this month to decide whether he should face the death penalty.

Dr. Kermit Gosnell was con...

Bangladesh honors the dead from building collapse

May 14th, 2013 - International News

— Thousands of mourners have gathered at the wreckage of a Bangladeshi garment factory building to offer prayers for the 1,127 people who died in the structure's collapse.

The mourners raised the...

Dirks hits grand slam, Tigers beat Astros 7-2

May 14th, 2013 - Sports News

— Andy Dirks hit his first career grand slam, part of a six-run fourth inning for the Detroit Tigers in their 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Victor Martinez also homered for...

Man critical from fall at club where 2 died before

May 13th, 2013 - Local News

— Grand Rapids police say a man was critically injured in a fall down a four-story staircase at a night club where two men died in similar accidents.

Police say 36-year-old Kevin R. Obrien of Wyo...

NRC commissioner, congressman to visit nuke plant

May 13th, 2013 - State News

— A Nuclear Regulatory Commission member and a Michigan congressman plan to visit the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, which was taken off line over a repeated water leak problem.

New Orleans-base...

Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

May 13th, 2013 - International News

— Industry analysts and advocates are warning that cancer patients could face high costs for medicine under President Barack Obama's health care law.

To try to keep premiums low, some states are ...

Mexico sets shelters as volcano shakes, spews ash

May 13th, 2013 - International News

— Authorities are setting up shelters in central Mexico as they prepare for a possible big eruption of a volcano near Mexico City.

Seismic activity has increased at the more than 17,000-foot volc...

Detroit Red Wings finish off Ducks 3-2 in Game 7

May 13th, 2013 - Sports News

— Henrik Zetterberg and Valtteri Filppula each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings finished off the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 victory in Game 7 on Sunday night.

Justin Abdelkader s...

House GOP backs expanded Medicaid, with conditions

May 10th, 2013 - State News

— Majority Republicans in the Michigan House are backing an expansion of Medicaid eligibility to more low-income residents, but only if major changes are made to the government health insurance prog...

Efforts to restore rapids to Grand River get boost

May 10th, 2013 - Local News

— The expansion of a program for restoring and improving urban waterways nationwide is expected to boost efforts to restore rapids to the Grand River in Grand Rapids.

The Environmental Protection...

Hackers steal $45 million from ATMS

May 10th, 2013 - National News

— One cybercrime expert says a $45 million heist was on the "high-end" of what can be done by cybercriminals who exploit banking systems connected to the Internet.

The global network of thieves ...

Woman found alive in Bangladesh rubble

May 10th, 2013 - International News

— Bangladesh rescue workers have freed a woman trapped for 17 days in the rubble of a collapsed building.

The rescuers discovered the woman Friday afternoon and ordered an immediate halt to their...

Nationals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2-game sweep

May 10th, 2013 - Sports News

— Ryan Mattheus, Drew Storen and Rafael Soriano combined for shutout relief after Dan Haren nearly squandered a four-run lead, and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Thursday to co...

Officials plan Mich. flooding damage assessments

May 9th, 2013 - Local News

— Officials plan to conduct preliminary damage assessments in parts of West Michigan that were among areas hit hard by recent flooding.

The state police Emergency Management and Homeland Security...

District that can't pay teachers shuts another day

May 9th, 2013 - State News

— A Michigan school district that says it can't afford to pay its teachers is closed for another day as officials plan to declare a financial emergency.

The Buena Vista School District is in Sagi...

US medicine spending shows rare dip in 2012

May 9th, 2013 - National News

— Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first time in more than five decades last year.

A new report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics states the total spent...

Couple missing from Carnival cruise ship

May 9th, 2013 - International News

— Authorities are searching off Australia's east coast for two passengers on a Carnival cruise ship who were believed to have fallen overboard overnight.

The couple, Australian citizens from New ...

OT goal puts Ducks past Wings 3-2

May 9th, 2013 - Sports News

— Nick Bonino scored 1:54 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks moved to the brink of the second round with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Defenseman Ben Lo...

Ex-SC Gov. Sanford thanks God for political resurrection

May 8th, 2013 - National News

— Former Republican South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has thanked God for reviving his political career.

Sanford won back his old congressional seat Tuesday. The seat became vacant when U.S. Sen. ...

Governor declares State of Disaster for 19 Counties

May 8th, 2013 - State News

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has declared a state of disaster for 19 counties and two cities to support ongoing local efforts to respond to the severe flooding that affected parts of Michigan. The t...

West Michigan church vandalized for 2nd time

May 8th, 2013 - Local News

— A West Michigan church has been vandalized for the second time in recent months.

The Rev. Gregory Hogg says that he learned Tuesday that Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Allegan County'...

Italy cargo ship slams into Genoa port, kills at least 5

May 8th, 2013 - International News

— Rescuers in Italy say they haven't yet accounted for a half-dozen people after a cargo ship slammed into a control tower in the port of Genoa.

At least five people are confirmed dead and author...

NBA, NHL Playoffs

May 8th, 2013 - Sports News

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have evened their Eastern Conference semifinal series at a game apiece by dominating the last 15 minutes of a 105-79 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers. Carmelo...

SUV hits father and son on bicycle

May 7th, 2013 - Local News

Two people were arrested after an SUV struck a bicycle that was pulling a child carrier. The accident took place Monday afternoon just before 4 p.m. on Belding Road in Cannon Township. Police say the...

Boys with fireworks spark brush fire

May 7th, 2013 - State News

— Authorities say two boys playing with fireworks sparked a more than 10-acre brush fire in a rural area of West Michigan.

No injuries were reported following Monday's fire in Muskegon County's D...

Neighbors describe how captive women were discovered

May 7th, 2013 - National News

— A woman who lives across the street from where three women had been held captive in a Cleveland neighborhood says she told one of them, "You're not Amanda Berry.

Amanda Berry is dead." Berry an...

Red Wings beat Ducks 3-2 in Game 4, tie series

May 7th, 2013 - Sports News

— Damien Brunner scored with 4:50 left in overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 series-evening win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.

Pavel Datsyuk scored a second game-tying goal...

Africa is riskiest place to be born, report says

May 7th, 2013 - International News

— A new report says more than 1 million babies die on the day they are born every year.

The 14 countries with the highest rates of first-day deaths are all in Africa. The top five are Somalia, C...

Bicyclist dies in West Michigan crash

May 6th, 2013 - Local News

— Officials say a 55-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in West Michigan.

Jeffrey Looman of Walker was hit Sunday afternoon where the Musketawa Trail mee...

LG Chem to begin Michigan production in July

May 6th, 2013 - State News

— An advanced battery maker plans to launch commercial production of automotive lithium-ion battery cells in southwestern Michigan in July.

LG Chem Michigan Inc. announced plans for its Holland f...

Catholic bishops condemn Irish abortion bill

May 6th, 2013 - International News

— Ireland's Roman Catholic bishops say the public should lobby lawmakers to reject a bill that would allow abortions to save the life of the mother.

The bishops say the bill represents "a dramati...

Senate bill lets states tax Internet purchases

May 6th, 2013 - National News

— Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you.

The Senate is voting on a bill today that would empower states to collect sales taxes for...

Tigers' Verlander holds Astros hitless until 7th

May 6th, 2013 - Sports News

— Justin Verlander held Houston hitless until the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers romped past the Astros 9-0 Sunday for a four-game sweep.

Verlander, who has already pitched two no-hitters ...

Search for Jessica turns up nothing at State Park

May 3rd, 2013 - Local News

Norton Shores Police searched Hoffmaster State park near Muskegon Thursday as they were following up on clues surrounding the disappearance of Jessica Herringa. Officers got a report of gun fire in t...

House panel OKs changes to Mich.'s car insurance

May 3rd, 2013 - State News

— A Michigan legislative panel has approved a bill that would end unlimited lifetime medical care for people seriously injured in car crashes.

Premiums would drop at least $125 in the first year ...

NRA holds convention in Houston

May 3rd, 2013 - National News

The National Rifle Association is gathering in Houston for its annual convention.

Organizers for the powerful gun rights lobby anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party to celebrate the victory an...

US military plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan

May 3rd, 2013 - International News

— The emergencies ministry in Kyrgyzstan (KEER'-gih-stan) says a U.S. military plane has crashed in the country.

Kyrgyzstan hosts a U.S. base that is used for troops transiting into and out of Af...

Red Wings blow 3-goal lead, beat Ducks 5-4 in OT

May 3rd, 2013 - Sports News

— Gustav Nyquist's power-play goal at 1:21 of overtime after the Red Wings blew a three-goal lead in the third period gave Detroit a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks to even their playoff series ...