Michigan News

Thousands attend Muskegon Heights Police Chief Clifton Johnson's funeral

2009-11-08T00:55:40Z

Thousands of family and friends gathered at Muskegon Heights Senior High School on Saturday to pay their final respects and to celebrate the life of Muskegon Heights Police Chief Clifton Johnson Sr.

Fort Hood victims had different reasons for enlisting

2009-11-07T23:25:00Z

The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man who quit a furniture company job to join the military about a year ago, a newlywed who had served in Iraq and a woman who had vowed to take on Osama bin Laden after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here is a look at some of the victims.

Holland prosecuting attorney fired after allegedly reducing woman's drunken driving offense in exchange for sex in jury room

2009-11-07T23:19:55Z

A source close to the investigation told The Press that Gabrielse met with the woman defendant at a pre-trial conference and that she had sex with him as part of a plea deal.

iPhones, iPods welcome in CMU intro teacher class

2009-11-07T20:11:53Z

The 650 students taking a first-year education course at Central Michigan University are using iPhones and iPod touches in class, with the professors' blessing.

Sons of slain Sunni Islam leader Luqman Ameen Abdullah speak out at town hall meeting in Detroit

2009-11-07T19:05:41Z

"My father just wanted a crime-free environment," says Jamil Carswell, who was pleased with the turnout in support of Abdullah.

Rep. Dingell takes gavel as House debates health

2009-11-07T18:01:40Z

AP photoRep. John DingellWASHINGTON -- Democrats gave the gavel to the longest-serving House member ever as the chamber began debating legislation overhauling the country's health care system. Rep. John Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, was given the honor of presiding Saturday...

Harrison strip club patron caught using funny money, police say

2009-11-07T17:51:52Z

HARRISON -- A 45-year-old Vassar man visiting a strip club was arrested Friday after police found $2,500 in suspected counterfeit $20 bills in his pockets, Clare County sheriff officials say. Police said they were first notified of the suspected...

Plainfield Township officials allowed firefighter who had sex conviction participate in events with children

2009-11-07T17:33:59Z

Jeff Hawkins has been suspended and is under investigation for allegedly soliciting sex from teen via Facebook.

Detroit Police bust man driving with $60,000 in heroin hidden in kids' activity truck

2009-11-07T15:50:16Z

Inspector Daryl Brown says the drug bust shut down a major point of operations for drug dealing in the city and will hopefully send a message to other criminals.

Decision day for US health care in the House

2009-11-07T15:31:22Z

In the opening moments of debate, Democrats hailed the legislation as a moral and economic imperative. The legislation would extend coverage to nearly 50 million Americans now uninsured and ban insurance company practices such as denial of coverage based on pre-existing medical problems.

Police: US shooting suspect was angry at company

2009-11-07T14:36:31Z

Jason Rodriguez was taken into custody several hours after the shooting Friday at a downtown Orlando office tower, and police say he will be charged with first-degree murder and other crimes.

Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims

2009-11-07T14:04:26Z

A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military base.

Realtors, home buyers pleased by tax credit extension to May 1

2009-11-07T12:14:37Z

WEST MICHIGAN — Realtors and potential homebuyers are celebrating the federal government’s decision to extend tax credits through May 1 to stimulate a housing market still saturated with foreclosures.Many economists say a recovery in the real estate market is key...

Wind energy takes center stage at Cobo: The work week in links

2009-11-07T11:00:02Z

The week of Nov. 1: Gov. Jennifer Granholm pitches Michigan to wind energy companies, the implications of the UAW's rejection of concessions floated by Ford, and the life science industry weighs venture capital investment at a conference in Kalamazoo.

West Michigan senators back bills to restrict new stem cell research rules

2009-11-07T10:43:26Z

A year after the state adopted a proposal to expand embryonic stem cell research, state scientists say the voters' will is being defied by pro-life West Michigan lawmakers.

Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote

2009-11-07T07:31:39Z

Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan and other abortion opponents will be given an opportunity to try and insert tougher restrictions into the legislation during debate on the House floor.

Analysis: 10 percent jobless is Obama's new world

2009-11-07T05:33:09Z

The unemployment number masks the fact that job losses slowed compared to past months — the work force went down by 190,000 in October compared to 219,000 in September.

Police: Harlan Drake admits killing abortion protester

2009-11-07T04:33:19Z

Authorities say Drake didn't like James Pouillon's graphic signs and held a grudge against Mike Fuoss.

Last day at Muskegon Heights' Martin Luther King Elementary for most students; Math & Science Academy remains open

2009-11-07T03:29:45Z

The last day of school came early for students at Muskegon Heights’ Martin Luther King Elementary School. Photo gallery

Local military families shocked by massacre at Fort Hood Army base

2009-11-06T23:30:44Z

It was a long awaited call when Emily Hurley finally heard from her husband, who had been field training at Fort Hood, Texas, Thursday during a shooting massacre there that left 13 people dead.