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MI Senate rejects gov.'s plan to appoint directors

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Senate has rejected Gov. Jennifer Granholm's order letting her appoint two department directors now named by commissions.   Thursday's vote by the Republican-controlled Senate was along party lines. It's... Full story

Michigan State Police Move In New Headquarters Early Next Year

Under a different budget bill approved by a legislative committee Wednesday, state troopers could soon move into their controversial new headquarters in Lansing.  Lawmakers say the state will buy the building after a one dollar lease in the... Full story

A Grassy Hill in MSU, is a 16,000 Year Old Sand Dune

Researchers on the campus of MSU have made quite the find. What looks like a grassy hill, they say is an undisturbed 16,000 year old sand dune right there on campus between demonstration hall and Munn Ice Arena. Researchers say it's far from the... Full story

Car Accident Sends Man Behind Bars

An accident in Jackson County sends one person to the hospital and another behind bars.  Officials tell us they were called to Michigan Ave. and Gibbs Rd. in Parma Township for a three vehicle accident Tuesday and arrived to find the driver of... Full story

Mich. State Government Has 4th Unpaid Furlough Day

Most state of Michigan government offices are closed as workers take an unpaid furlough day. Friday marks the fourth of the state's six furlough days scheduled for most employees. State government will run much like it does on a public holiday.... Full story

Brain Study Seeks Tools For Making Cars Safer

The federal government is funding a study that seeks ways to reduce traumatic brain injuries that are one of themost serious outcomes of car crashes. Wayne State University professor Dr. John Cavanaugh is heading the research project for the... Full story

Police Find Head Stolen From `Children' Sculpture

Police say they've recovered a girl's head stolen from a popular sculpture in downtown Brighton. "The Children" sculpture is on display in the Detroit suburb, about 36 miles west-northwest of Detroit. An accompanying boy's head was stolen from the... Full story

Phelps' Endorsement Deals Stay Afloat For Now

Speedo And Omega Haven't Said Goodbye To Swimming Sensation

Michael Phelps doesn't seem to be in much hot water with his sponsors after being photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe. From apparel company Speedo to luxury Swiss watchmaker Omega, several sponsors are standing by the 23-year-old swimming... Full story

Murder Trial To Begin For Jewelry Store Owner's Death

Jury Selection To Begin Tuesday

A 39-year-old west Michigan man is expected to go on trial this week in the slayings of a Grand Haven jewelry store owner and a customer. Jury selection is to start Tuesday in Ottawa County circuit court. Dimitri Anderson of Muskegon Heights and... Full story

Flags Half Staff

Its' a solemn day all across America as we pause to remember the lives lost and the heros who were born on Sept. 11th, 2001. All across Michigan flags have been lowered to half staff. Governor Jennifer Granholm has ordered that flags be... Full story

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