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Harris, Sims help Michigan beat Houston Baptist

Manny Harris scored 25 points, and DeShawn Sims added 22 to help No. 15 Michigan beat Houston Baptist 77-55 on Friday night. Complete Story...

Toledo routs Eastern Michigan 47-21

DaJuane Collins ran for two touchdowns and Morgan Williams rushed for another to lead Toledo to a 47-21 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday night.

Economists: Mich. will keep losing jobs in 2010

Michigan's economy will improve in 2010, but only in comparison to what has been "one of the most brutal years in a generation," University of Michigan economists said Friday.

Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

The Game has lost a lot of luster.

U-M's Coleman sidesteps football audit questions

University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman did not make herself available to answer questions following a Board of Regents meeting Thursday in which an internal audit of the school's football program practice time was on the agenda.

Rodriguez era at Michigan has been full of blues

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez was handed a blue button with "Beat Ohio State" in maize letters when he was introduced as the new leader of college football's winningest program.

Michigan jobless rate edges down to 15.1 percent

Michigan's unemployment rate dipped slightly to 15.1 percent in October.

Granholm plans to merge tech, management offices

Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm wants to consolidate more state government departments.

Men linked to slain Detroit mosque leader indicted

Eleven people have been indicted in the FBI's investigation of a Detroit mosque leader who was fatally shot nearly three weeks ago.

Michigan football didn't keep logs for players

The University of Michigan released embarassing details of an internal audit Monday that said the beleaguered football program had failed to file monthly forms tracking how much players practice — an issue currently under NCAA investigation.

Sheriff: Michigan man shot wife, sons before self

If Phillip Parsons was having financial or other troubles, he didn't let on to his friend, Russ Whittaker, as they cut trees or talked about high school sports.

AAA Michigan: State gas prices down 9.4 cents

AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 9.4 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.57.

Tolzien-to-Toon combo potent for Wisconsin

Sure, Wisconsin's still a run-first team.

Newspaper: Stimulus brings few private-sector jobs

The federal stimulus funding that has reached Michigan so far has created few private-sector jobs and some recipients of the cash have overstated the number of jobs created or protected, an analysis by the Detroit Free Press shows.

Harris leads No. 15 Michigan to rout

Manny Harris recorded the second triple-double in school history and No. 15 Michigan routed Division II Northern Michigan 97-50 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.

No. 21 Wisconsin beats Michigan 45-24

For long-suffering conference rivals looking to throw some grief back at the once-dominant Michigan Wolverines, now's the time.

Mich. schools chief says laws needed to get grants

Michigan will have to change state law to have any shot at a slice of more than $4 billion set aside by the Obama administration for states that shake up their public school systems, the state's schools chief said Thursday.

LeFevour leads Central Michigan past Toledo 56-28

Dan LeFevour ran for four touchdowns and passed for two more, leading Central Michigan to a 56-28 victory over Toledo on Wednesday night.

Michigan signs NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway's son

Michigan's men's basketball coach John Beilein (BEE'-line) says the son of five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway has signed a letter of intent to play for the Wolverines.

Mich. highlights from Pew study on ailing states

Michigan highlights from the Pew Center on the States report released Wednesday:

Study seeks steady supply for Mich. ethanol plant

Researchers from Michigan State and Michigan Technological universities are seeking to ensure a steady and sustainable supply of material for the state's first wood-based ethanol plant.

Lt. gov. to travel to Mideast to plug Mich. water

Lt. Gov. John Cherry is heading to the Mideast to lure businesses with Michigan's abundant water.

Mich. gov candidates call for new budget methods

GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder said that Michigan needs to lay out its budget for two years at a time and ask citizens what programs they support.

Lawmakers oppose Michigan anti-mining ballot plan

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers representing Michigan's Upper Peninsula is criticizing a possible ballot proposal that would ban some types of mining.

Students, others rally for Michigan school funding

School advocates and Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm are keeping the pressure on Michigan lawmakers to raise more money for education.

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Convicted felon charged with embezzling $750,000 from city
Source: newsherald.com

According to the state Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, which suspended Korejsza's insurance license in July, he should not have had a license at the time he was working in River Rouge because he failed to report two prior felony convictions to the state.

Oprah talk show going off the air - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

CHICAGO–The Oprah Winfrey Show, an iconic broadcast that began as a local Chicago talk show and grew over two decades into the foundation of a media empire worth billions, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey's production company said Thursday night.

New tale of Detroit's Woe: The 80,300-Seat Pontiac Silverdome just sold for $583,000
Source: Christian Science Monitor

Ever want to own a domed football stadium? The question was a plausible one Monday when it was announced that the Pontiac Silverdome — once home to the NFL's Detroit Lions — was sold for $583,000, or about 1 percent of the $55.7 million it took to build in 1975.

Exam schedule delays Twilight Sage: 'New Moon' movies plans for some students.

A few principals admitted they had not heard about "New Moon" or the "Twilight" series. "I try to keep up with what students are interested in," Rockford High School Principal Dan Zang said, "but I have not heard one word about this."

Blueberry Grower Shunned Over Child Labor Charges
Source: Associated Press

Wal-Mart and two other top retailers said Friday they are suspending business with a large southwestern Michigan blueberry grower after investigators found children as young as 6 working in the grower's fields.

Did Michigan lose out in the Terrorist Prison Lobbie to Illinois?

If Illinois gets to house and incarcerate the prisoners from the terrorist camp at GITMO, will this be seen as a political win or a loss for the Governor and the people of the State of Michigan.

This is not a Drill, California will be 20 Billon in the hole in less than 100 days!!!!
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"Unless something changes, it (the state's budget situation) will get worse every year. There is no end in sight, even in a recovery. It is a structural problem," he said.

5 Year Old With Cancer Wants Christmas Cards
Source: NBC

SOUTH LYON, Mich.—There is a very unique bond growing between Ohio and Michigan, and it's all about a 5-year-old boy who has cancer. Noah Biorkman is in the final stages of his two-and-a-half year battle with cancer.

New Council Members Head To Meeting
Source: ClickOnDetroit.com

DETROIT -- Newly elected Detroit City Council president Charles Pugh and several other incoming candidates made their way to the City Council Chambers Wednesday, although their terms will not officially begin for a few months.

Huron River Restoration in Ann Arbor
Source: Examiner

The Ann Arbor city council knows how important a legitimate, fair, and broad balanced process it is to remove Argo Dam enabling the city to progress forwards in 2010. Investing in Blue Infrastructure results in huge dividends.

Barn Burns In Monitor Township
Source: News Impact - MLive.com

Barn burns down from fire in Monitor Township.

'No Public-Funding for Abortion'
Source: FOXNews.com

Video: Controversy over public funding for abortion

Mich. Democrat: Pelosi 'not happy with me'
Source: thehill.com

Rep. Bart Stupak said Speaker Pelosi is not pleased with his effort to change abortion-related provisions in the healthcare bill being crafted by the House.

Memorandum on Medical Marijuana enforcement
Source: blogs.usdoj.gov

This is the memorandum given to United States attorneys concerning the changes concerning medical marijuana enforcement.

New signage marks Heritage Water trail from Holly to Fenton | Flint News - - MLive.com
Source: News Impact - MLive.com

Canoe in Color paddling tour of the Heritage Water Trail along the top of the Shiawassee River from Holly to Fenton.

Shiawassee River - State Heritage Water Trail
Source: www.playak.com

Shiawassee River - State Heritage Water Trail - Michigan N 42° 47.172 W 083° 37.565 17T E 285205 N 4740417 --Start of the Top of the Shiawassee River State Heritage Water Trail in Holly, Michigan --Waymark Code: WM7CJB  The launch site for the Top of the Shiawassee River  …

'Robin Hood' banker jailed over $340,000 theft
Source: msnbc.com

A Michigan bank manager who insists she gave the $340,000 she stole over eight years to needy customers was sentenced Tuesday to a year and a day in prison.

Bodies of Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Back in US
Source: AOL

(October 6) - The flag-draped coffins of five U.S. soldiers killed during a weekend onslaught against a U.S. military outpost in Afghanistan arrived Tuesday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, the military said.

Three U.S. Banks Close, Bringing Failure Toll This Year to 98 -
Source: Bloomberg.com

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Banks in Minnesota, Michigan and Colorado were shut by regulators, bringing this year's toll of U.S. failures to 98 amid the worst financial crisis in more than seven decades.

State to mom: Stop baby-sitting neighbors' kids
Source: Yahoo! News

IRVING TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Each day before the school bus comes to pick up the neighborhood's children, Lisa Snyder did a favor for three of her fellow moms, welcoming their children into her home for about an hour before they left for school.

Mich. stares down 2nd govt. shutdown in 3 years
Source: Yahoo! News

By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN, Associated Press Writer Kathy Barks Hoffman, Associated Press Writer – Sat Sep 26, 5:54 pm ET

Children's Health Magazine : Parents : The 100 Best (and Worst) Places to Raise a Family
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Hate to have to admit this, but putting Detroit in 100th place is something I agree with. I would not raise children there not only because of the crime situation, but also the overall "Michiganly" attitude that some people have.

Michigan 38, Notre Dame 34: The beginning of the end for Weis? | College Sports Hotline
Source: blogs.mercurynews.com

Wouldn't it be fitting if the Michigan loss was, in fact, the beginning of the end of Charlie Weis' tenure in South Bend?

Judge: Teen too pregnant for jail
Source: The Detroit Free Press

In a wise and compassionate move, a Michigan judge will allow a pregnant teenager to give birth to her baby before she must turn herself in and begin a jail sentence.

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