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Rodriguez says Michigan is undaunted by challenge

Rich Rodriguez has to lead Michigan to an upset at Wisconsin or in the Big House against rival Ohio State to earn bowl eligibility — and perhaps patience from fed-up fans. Complete Story...

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.

Panel rejects Mich. gov's plan to name directors

A Michigan Senate committee has voted to reject Gov. Jennifer Granholm's order letting her appoint two department directors now named by commissions.

Students say Michigan AD shoved them at stadium

Michigan athletic director Bill Martin pushed a student and grabbed the wind breaker of another student during two football games, according to a department of public safety report.

Talent agency acquires Michigan-focused competitor

A talent management agency with offices in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles has acquired a Michigan-focused competitor and plans to expand its film division following the deal.

Michigan's Rodriguez gets emotional after 5th loss

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez was handed a victory cigar after each of his four wins in September.

Purdue wins at Michigan 38-36, 1st time since 1966

Joey Elliott did what no Purdue quarterback since Bob Griese had done at Michigan Stadium.

Mich. regulator wants more info on proposed mine

Michigan's chief environmental regulator wants more information about a rocky outcrop in Marquette County that could affect plans for a nickel and copper mine.

Mich. House taps 2010 stimulus funding for schools

The Michigan House voted to tap federal stimulus money set aside for next year to soften a cut in school funding now, but it's unlikely the move is going to win the support of the state Senate.

Detroit, Michigan watch as Ohio OKs Toledo casino

Ohio voters have given their blessing to the opening of casinos in Toledo and three other cities, and that has Michigan officials and gambling interests paying close attention.

Mich. agriculture commissioner Byrum steps down

James Byrum has resigned from the Michigan Commission of Agriculture.

Woodson says it's hard to watch Michigan football

Charles Woodson says "it's hard to watch" Michigan play football.

Mich. looks at worst-case 20 percent budget cuts

Michigan's governor warned Tuesday of a possible 20 percent cut in state spending next year, a draconian step after billions in cuts since 2003 have already dented police and fire services, pushed schools toward insolvency and reduced oversight of prison inmates.

Consumers Energy ordered to partially refund money

Consumers Energy has been ordered to give electric customers a partial refund six months after Michigan's second-biggest utility was allowed to increase power bills.

2 Canadians linked to Detroit imam granted bail

A judge on Friday granted bail for two Canadian men who face extradition to the U.S. on charges linked to the slain leader of a radical Detroit-area Islamic group.

Illinois turns tables on Michigan, 38-13

Michigan receiver Roy Roundtree cradled the ball and sprinted for the end zone.

Former walk-on set BC scoring record in 31-10 win

Former walk-on kicker Steve Aponavicius became Boston College's all-time scoring leader in the Eagles' 31-10 win over Central Michigan on Saturday.

Kent State knocks off Western Michigan 26-14

Spencer Keith threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns to lead Kent State to a 26-14 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.

Funeral for Detroit mosque leader draws hundreds

Hundreds of people offered hushed prayers Saturday at the funeral for a slain Detroit mosque leader while authorities across the border in Canada made the final two arrests in a criminal case that is stirring some anger in the Muslim community.

Muslim leaders gather for Detroit imam's funeral

Muslim leaders are preparing for the funeral of a Detroit imam who was fatally shot by federal agents after authorities say he resisted arrest and fired his weapon.

Michigan's top stimulus cash recipients

State agencies are the top recipients of federal stimulus cash in Michigan, according to the Recovery Act Web site. Some Michigan-based automakers and universities also are high on the list. A breakdown of the Top 10 as of Sept. 30:

Report: Stimulus saves, creates 22,500 Mich. jobs

The federal government said Friday that recipients of federal stimulus money in Michigan so far have reported saving or creating about 22,500 jobs — the ninth most among the states.

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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
Source:

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?

'Black Flight' the New 'White Flight' in Detroit?
Source: News Impact - MLive.com

After decades of "white flight," African Americans are now leaving Detroit at a higher rate than their white neighbors, according to estimates released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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.

Putting the 'park' in 'parking'
Source: wzzm13.com

(WZZM) - If you were looking for a parking spot downtown Grand Rapids today, you probably noticed some of those spots were transformed into small parks.

Your house in new Movie?
Source: WOODTV

As the Film Industry continues to build in West Michigan, we'll see more options like this from a press release from TicTock Studios, as they get set to begin the production of "What's Wrong With Virginia". Details from press release:

Christian evangelists target Dearborn's large Islamic population
Source: The Detroit Free Press

Standing amid a crowd of Muslims at June's 2009 Arab International Festival in Dearborn, the Rev. George Saieg declared: "I've been commanded as a Christian to reach out to these people."

Teens charged in school bus beating
Source: msnbc.com

Two teenage boys were charged with assault in the beating of a 10-year-old that was recorded by a school bus surveillance camera.

Recovery Act Announcement: DOE Delivers More than $354 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in 22 States
Source: apps1.eere.energy.gov

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $354 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 22 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities.

Free college tuition plan would tap lottery, casinos
Source: detnews.com

Michigan's qualifying high school grads can get free college tuition through a proposed plan that draws on the state's lotteries, casinos and donations, state Rep. Fred Durhal Jr. said today.

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