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S.S. Badger services resuming Saturday

Employees from the S.S. Badger say normal services will resume Saturday morning in Ludington.

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    Mare has potentially fatal virus

    Michigan officials say a 17-year-old mare in Mecosta County has tested positive for a virus that can be fatal for horses.

    Photos: Unusual storm clouds, lightning

    Storms that rolled through West Michigan on Tuesday brought with them some unusual cloud formations. Here are some of your photos sent in via ReportIt.

    Mecosta Co.: Animal rescue clean inside

    24 Hour News 8 found Tuesday that a Mecosta County animal rescue center was clean on the inside -- even though it was filthy and full of trash on the outside.

    Petco adoption leads to filthy shelter

    Crush, a 10-month-old pit bull, was under the care of Michigan Friends Rescue Shelter in Morley up until the past weekend. It's possible he was living among

    County settles suit over woman's death

    A county in western Michigan has agreed to pay $99,000 to settle a lawsuit over the death of a woman who was fatally shot by her estranged husband.

    Michigan asks for elk poaching info

    The state is asking people for information about elk poaching in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.

    Double JJ job fair for summer staffers

    The resort in Rothbury is hiring staffers for the front desk, housekeeping, restaurants and bars, maintenance, lifeguards and wranglers.

    Photos: Thunderstorms and hail on May 3

    Thunderstorms moved through West Michigan on May 3, and viewers sent in their photos via ReportIt.

    Boy with autism's dad: 'It's about him'

    11-year-old Bailey Robinson, who has autism and epilepsy, will be allowed to play little league baseball with kids his own age.

    Some areas sustain damage in t-storms

    Some weather alerts in effect in many areas of West Michigan include a flood warning, flash flood watch and a flood advisory.

    Dad says son with autism will play ball

    Billy Shea, the father of 11-year-old Bailey Robinson, told 24 Hour News 8 Wednesday night that his son has been cleared to play baseball once again. 

    Police: 5 minors, booze, drugs in car

    Five people under the age of 21 were arrested after police stopped their speeding vehicle and found alcohol and marijuana inside the vehicle.

    Interview: Baby Kate jury foreman

    Jury Foreman Jacob Lokers was tasked with reading the verdict for Sean Phillips, who was accused of the June 2011 disappearance of his 4-month-old daughter

    Boy with autism fights to play ball

    Bailey Robinson has epilepsy and autism, and his coach said he just doesn't feel it's safe and right for Bailey to play with other boys his age.

    The science in Sean Phillips' shoe dirt

    Dirt and plant life met in a crime scene investigation that ended with the conviction of Sean Phillips for the unlawful imprisonment of his 4-month-old

    Missing in MI event to help crack cases

    There are more than 3,000 missing persons cases listed in Michigan. Police are launching a new initiative to bring the missing home.

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