Michigan News

Gov. Rick Snyder: Michigan budget plan contains 'good things' but 'more work' needs to be done

2013-05-21T23:09:18Z

The budget framework includes more money for roads and schools, but no Medicaid expansion.

Man shot in rear while walking through Grand Rapids neighborhood

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

The man was at the intersection of Fisk Road and Underwood Avenue SE at about 6:50 p.m. when he was caught in the crossfire of two groups shooting at each other across the street. His injuries were non life-threatening.

Michigan Supreme Court: Medical marijuana patients have some protections from being charged with DUI

2013-05-21T22:38:13Z

The ruling came in a case involving a man stopped for speeding in 2010 in Grand Traverse County.

Second woman accused of fraudently raising funds to send Jessica Heeringa's son to Chuck E. Cheese

2013-05-21T22:14:53Z

He said Joanne Vaughan, a 56-year-old Fruitport resident, and the second woman, whose name was not released on Tuesday, May 21, were attempting to raise money to send Heeringa's 3-year-old son to Chuck E. Cheese. Boone said both women have denied the allegations.

Palisades Nuclear Power Plant will remain closed until 'early summer' to replace bottom of leaking tank

2013-05-21T21:45:15Z

'Entergy's choice on the SIRWT is to either repair an aging component that is heading towards if not already within the wearout zone or to replace it with a brand spanking new tank that inherently has a relatively high chance of failure, too,' said David Lochbaum, director of the Union of Concerned Scientists' nuclear safety project.

Dam collapse: $6.3M lawsuit claims botched Traverse City project worsened April flooding

2013-05-21T21:25:55Z

Brown Bridge Dam removal in October sent Boardman River waters into 66 northern Michigan properties.

Letter to the editor: Apple, cherry grower complains Senators voting for more government involvement

2013-05-21T21:14:44Z

Every two and four years in this state we are subjected to candidates running for office. They spend millions to tell us what we want to hear: they'll cut taxes, reduce regulations and reform government. All, empty promises when it...

Michigan lawmakers aim to add 'common sense' limits on new fireworks law by July 4th holiday

2013-05-21T20:42:19Z

Lawmakers looking to update the Michigan's explosive new fireworks law by the Fourth of July holiday got off to a quick start on Tuesday.

National disaster relief group working with Saginaw homeowners to combat flood effects

2013-05-21T19:40:27Z

Little more than a month ago, Saginaw resident Jenna Littlejohns was in the middle of renovating her childhood home when the floodwater arrived.

How much should Michigan officials earn? Panel approves boost for judges, not for lawmakers

2013-05-21T19:40:22Z

Michigan justices currently earn $164,610, but the three percent raise would bump their salary to approximately $169,548. It would also mean a pay raise for lower-court judges, whose salaries are based on those earned at the Supreme Court level.

Little Caesars Pizza Bowl organizers open to playing outside; Detroit Lions bowl interest confirmed

2013-05-21T19:34:14Z

DETROIT, MI - Little Caesars Pizza Bowl CEO George Perles, a former Michigan State coach, doesn't want to see the game go away. In fact, this Detroit native told MLive Detroit he would be open to having the game played outside if Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, no longer becomes an option. "Maybe," said Perles, when asked about the game's chances of being outside. "They do it in New York!"

Rising from financial turmoil: Kalamazoo and Muskegon's tough cuts prove successful formula

2013-05-21T19:29:06Z

Muskegon and Kalamazoo are two local governments that have made difficult cutbacks to stabilize their financial outlooks – results reflected in better rankings in a new assessment of local government finances.

Financially stressed cities hear little sympathy from State Capitol

2013-05-21T19:22:53Z

Michigan cities expecting a helping hand from Lansing as they dig out of years of fiscal turmoil might want to look elsewhere. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder stated as much last month at a Michigan Municipal League conference, when he said: “We all have this problem.” Will last week’s announcement of big revenue boost for the state change the discussion?

Michigan State's Morrill Hall fire investigation closed, cause undetermined

2013-05-21T19:06:29Z

Authorities were unable to determine the cause of the blaze that burned through the 113-year-old bulding's roof last week.

More money for roads, K-12 education included in Michigan budget targets

2013-05-21T18:46:13Z

Michigan lawmakers hope to have completed budget votes by the end of next week.

U.S. Senate polls: Gary Peters ahead in general election vote; Mike Rogers leading pack of potential GOP candidates

2013-05-21T18:36:11Z

"It's really early," said pollster Bernie Porn. "Both Peters and Rogers are unknown by similar numbers and their favorable numbers are comparable."

Michigan's fiscal ratings: Ranking the healthiest and most-troubled communities in the state

2013-05-21T18:12:24Z

Bridge rounds up, in graphic form, the best and worst from Munetrix’s analysis of local government finances.

Woman charged with killing boyfriend hit him two or three times with hammer, man told police in March

2013-05-21T18:02:00Z

He said she was high on crack cocaine, had started to argue and fight with him and would not leave when he told her to go, he reported to a Blackman-Leoni Township public safety officer on March 8.

Poll: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder running even with Democrat Mark Schauer in potential 2014 matchup

2013-05-21T17:36:40Z

Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder is running dead even with potential Democratic challenger Mark Schauer, according to the results of a new statewide poll.

Forgotten Harvest aides Oklahoma tornado victims; Detroit organization is nation's largest food rescue

2013-05-21T17:10:45Z

DETROIT, MI - Victims of a deadly tornado in Oklahoma are expected to receive assistance from Forgotten Harvest, America's largest food rescue based in Metro Detroit. The organization posted on its Twitter page Tuesday that it was going to start accepting donations of non-perishable food items at 4 p.m. Donations are to be made at an Art Van Furniture store; cash donations can be made by calling (888) 332-7140.

Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders leaves Oklahoma, reflects on tornado tragedy

2013-05-21T16:45:24Z

DETROIT, MI - Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders appears to be one of the lucky ones. He left Oklahoma, according to his Twitter page, and returned to his home in Metro Detroit unscathed from the tornado tragedy.