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Mich. unemployment falls .6% in April

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:10 GMT

Michigan says that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate is down 0.6 percentage points statewide and in most major labor markets.

Wolf hunt referendum to go on ballot

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:43:44 GMT

A referendum on wolf hunting will be placed on the November 2014 ballot, but the outcome of the vote could be meaningless.

MSP may expand air patrols statewide

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:33:43 GMT

The controversial Michigan State Police helicopter patrols over the Grand Rapids metro area that recently ended may have been part of a statewide plan to beef up air patrols.

1.1M in MI plan Memorial Day travel

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:48:51 GMT

AAA Michigan says about 1.1 million residents of the state will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

DeHaan analyzes Memorial Day gas prices

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:32:28 GMT

GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan predicts what kind of prices may be at gas stations this holiday weekend.

Report: MI day care emergency plans lag

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:07:22 GMT

A national study shows Michigan lags behind other states when it comes to emergency preparedness requirements at child care centers, but the state assures parents that children are safe.

Sen.: No Medicaid expansion in budget

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:50:54 GMT

The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder are nearing agreements on the state budget targets that will likely not include a proposed expansion of government health insurance for low-income adults.

Tougher sentences under elder abuse law

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:28:02 GMT

Judges in Michigan can impose tougher sentences on criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens and the mentally ill under a new state law.

Mich. Dems lay out auto insurance bills

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:02 GMT

Detroit's Democratic state House Caucus is laying out an effort to change Michigan's auto insurance policies.

Don't get caught having Buckle-phobia

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:46:28 GMT

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) has launched its latest seat belt enforcement campaign, for leading up to the Memorial Day weekend.

Here are Saturday's Powerball numbers

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:06:35 GMT

Here are the Powerball numbers drawn on May 18, 2013.

Powerball jackpot soars to $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:45 GMT

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

MI looks to develop foreign food trade

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:37:38 GMT

Where some people see danger in a rapidly growing world population, Michigan's agriculture leaders see a business opportunity.

New NWS warnings describe storm threat

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:41 GMT

Starting this severe weather season, warnings from the National Weather Service will be more specific and provide a better idea of how serious the threat really is.

No Powerball winner; MI ticket wins $1M

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:24:20 GMT

So you didn't win Wednesday's $360 million Powerball jackpot? Make that you and everyone else.

Mich. unemployment rate dips to 8.4%

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:49:21 GMT

The state says Michigan's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April as the number of people working rose while the number of jobless people fell.

MI economy still recovering; housing up

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:36:43 GMT

Economists say Michigan's economy is turning around for the fourth straight year in part because the housing sector is on the mend.

State: $483 million more than expected

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:45:56 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers have hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected when working to finalize Michigan's next budget.

Powerball jackpot balloons to $360M

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:05:17 GMT

After weeks of rolling without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has once again ballooned in time for its Wednesday drawing, an estimated $360 million jackpot considered the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history.

No hearing yet for breast density bill

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:04:24 GMT

One West Michigan woman has taken her quest to make sure women are aware of their breast's density to the state capitol.

Gov. signs bills for vets licenses, IDs

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:53:19 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to allow Michigan veterans to get a special designation on their driver's license or state ID card.

Mich. may get $382M more than expected

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:19 GMT

Michigan could get $382 million more in revenue than projected four months ago.

Competitive summer job market for teens

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:16 GMT

The state says the labor market will be very competitive this summer for people ages 16 to 19.

Mich. may get $542M more than expected

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:50:19 GMT

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

Expert: Protecting plants from freeze

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:20:14 GMT

The hard freeze for most of West Michigan Monday morning is putting some plant life at risk -- but there are some things gardeners can do to protect their investments.

Gov.: Returning fugitive not a priority

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:31:05 GMT

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says a request by Arkansas to return a 63-year-old fugitive isn't his "highest priority."

USS Ford final hull piece installed

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:50:15 GMT

The final piece of the USS Gerald R. Ford's hull has been installed.

Gov OKs bill that could allow wolf hunt

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:59:37 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill that could lead to the first wolf hunting season in Michigan since the predator was placed on the endangered species list in 1974.

Choose Michigan's new ice cream flavor

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:41 GMT

It is time to submit entries for Pure Michigan’s next official ice cream flavor.

Grants for vets going into foreclosure

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:23:06 GMT

Michigan military service members and veterans struggling to keep their homes because of the mortgage foreclosure crisis could be eligible for financial assistance from the state.