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Muskegon County state lawmakers offer mixed reaction to Snyder's budget proposal

State Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, and State Rep. Holly Hughes, R-White River Township, each said they supported the overall concept of the proposed budget unveiled this week for...

Mitt Romney to make Grand Rapids stop Wednesday, is expected in Detroit Thursday

Public Policy Polling shows Rick Santorum ahead of Romney in Michigan.

Michigan State University student from Wyoming remembered for acting talents, dedication

The Ingham County Health Department is investigating the cause of her death as a bacterial infection, possibly meningitis.

Maine GOP chairman say Romney wins caucuses

Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, providing his campaign with a much-needed boost after three straight losses earlier this week.

Anti-abortion proposals await votes in Michigan

Rallied by the approval last fall of a state law banning so-called "partial birth" abortion, Michigan abortion opponents are pushing for more in 2012 — from a...

Flint's GM assembly plant featured last night on Rock Center with Brian Williams

The city of Flint was highlighted Friday on Rock Center with Brian Williams on NBC. The segment centered on the addition of a third shift and 750 jobs at General Motor's...

UPDATE: Campaign says Mitt Romney will not be in Kalamazoo on Wednesday

The Associated Press originally reported that Romney would hold an event in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids on Wednesday.

Has Michigan's faltering economy undermined the state's academic achievement? (Julie Mack blog)

The same week Education Trust - Midwest released a report that suggests Michigan is falling behind in academic achievement compared to other states, the New York Times is...

Looking ahead to 2014: Who will run against Gov. Rick Snyder? (Tim Skubick column)

See who political columnist Tim Skubick believes may run as the Democratic nominee.

Michigan announces newest state park near Alpena

Rockport State Park is north of Alpena and includes a deep-water protected harbor, 300-acre limestone quarry, sinkholes and a variety of vegetative cover.

Rick Santorum's surge means new strategy for Mitt Romney

Staggered by Rick Santorum's surge, Mitt Romney is trying to reset his presidential campaign by defining himself as a strict conservative.

This week's top 5: Couple charged with sexually abusing their baby

A look at the most read news stories on MLive from the past week.

Deer advisory team to hold inaugural meeting

A deer advisory team for Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula will hold its inaugural meeting in Grayling in Crawford County.

A surge of warm air and brutal wind chills

from:Grand Rapids Weather Examiner

A surge of warm air and brutal wind chills top the list of Michigan weather events on this day in history. From the National Weather Service archives here are the Michigan weather...

Catholic hospital system Mercy Health Partners pleased with birth control compromise

Some Catholic bishops called the compromise "a step in the right direction," but indicated they were not satisfied the issue had been resolved.

Broncos, Bulldogs extend lead

from:Western Michigan Broncos Examiner

Ferris State and Western Michigan used Friday night to distance themselves from a log-jam atop the CCHA standings. The Bulldogs powered their way to a 3-0 win at Notre Dame while...

Mega Millions winning numbers for Feb. 10; jackpot increases to $51 million

Nine tickets matched 5 numbers and won $250,000. None were purchased in Michigan.

Tonight's Powerball jackpot increases to $325 million (Michigan lottery audio)

Tonight's Powerball jackpot is the ninth largest lottery jackpot in the United States.

Lake effect snow continues

from:Grand Rapids Weather Examiner

Behind the arctic cold front that swept across the state on Friday a strong northwest wind will bring lake effect snow showers to the lakeshore on Saturday. The Grand Rapids...

Over 20 crashes reported between 5:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday; roads are expected to get worse

Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., officers in the Jackson County area have responded to 21 crashes, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

Besham Sugrim's wife says her husband is guilty; shares jail letters

“He said he killed Gibson in the van. He told me he stabbed her to death and that he bleached the van out and dumped her body,” Bernadette Sugrim testified on Friday.

Flushing Township expects state, county help after axing police department

Township Supervisor Terry Peck said he met with the remaining officers today. They turned over their uniforms and badges.

I-75 reopened; 129 other accidents in Saginaw County but no serious injuries

I-75 has been reopened after a crash involving at least 65 vehicles, but minor accidents are still occurring.

See what West Michigan had to say about snow, bad roads on Twitter

See what others are saying about tonight's snowfall.

'Audacious' criminal who faked suicide, fled to Burma finally has judgment day

He faked his suicide before leaving the country, federal prosecutors said.

Michigan author Jeffrey Zaslow dies in car crash in northern Michigan

Zaslow wrote bestsellers "The Last Lecture" and "The Girls from Ames."

School closures part of plan to cut $5 million from Muskegon Public Schools budget

Preliminary budget numbers show that if no changes are made, the district would spend roughly $60 million next year and take in $55 million.

The money's already earmarked: Additional $4 million for agriculture in proposed state budget

The plans for the money were based on priorities expressed during summit meetings across the state.

Facebook photo of Boy Scouts posing outside Gays liquor store causes leader to resign

Cory Conroy stepped down from his position as committee chairman for Hanover-Horton Troop 134, said Brad Bowersox, council executive for the Great Sauk Council of Boy Scouts of...

Kent County homeowner advocate is cheered by $26 billion foreclosure settlement, awaits details

“Not only does it provide relief for homeowners who need relief, it also demonstrates that there are repercussions for not doing what you’re supposed to be...

President Barack Obama endorses Rep. John Conyers for 24th term in congress

President Barack Obama is endorsing U.S. Rep. John Conyers in the Detroit Democrat's bid for a twenty-fourth term.

Obama's change in birth control mandate praised by some; bishop reserving judgment

The change is a "first step in reopening the conversation," the bishop says.

Intelligence Committee chair: China-based cyber attacks against U.S. companies are getting 'exponentially' worse

Cyber warfare the country's biggest threat, says Mike Rogers, R-Brighton

Debbie Stabenow raises more than $150K on Hoekstra ad

Donors have poured more than $150,000 into Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow's campaign in response to the controversial ad.

Jeremy Griffin learns his fate for distracted-driving death of Corey McNett

Corey Francis McNett died almost exactly a year ago. Just three days short of the anniversary of the 19-year-old’s death, Jeremy Lee Griffin learned his punishment for...

Arctic air sweeping into Michigan

from:Grand Rapids Weather Examiner

An arctic cold front swept across the state on Friday bringing a return to winter weather. The Grand Rapids National Weather Service has extended the Winter Weather Advisory for...

Live coverage: Construction crane collapses onto buildings at Kent County Jail in Grand Rapids (photos, video)

Follow complete coverage of today's events in this live blog.

'Robbie' Hornof pleads in Muskegon County attempted murder of Lola Hornof

Robert William "Robbie" Hornof can expect to serve a much longer minimum prison term for trying to murder his wife, Lola Hornof, now that he stands convicted in Muskegon...

Norton Shores man could get prison time for indecent exposure incident outside Muskegon County Jail

Police said he was caught masturbating in his tan Cadillac while parked outside the Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice building, 990 Terrace, so his inmate girlfriend and other...

Report: Toyota, Chrysler, GM atop list of least expensive vehicles to insure in 2012

The national averages of the top 20 least expensive vehicles to insure range from the Toyota Sienna LE at $1,111 to the GMC Canyon and Ford Escape at $1,167. The averages are...

MSU student dies, health department investigates possibility of illness that leads to meningitis

The university said in a release that the student, 19, was taken from the Synder-Phillips dormitory to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing late Thursday evening and died a few hours later.

Record cold, warm air and blizzard conditions

from:Grand Rapids Weather Examiner

Record cold, warm air and blizzard conditions top the list of Michigan weather events on this day in history. From the National Weather Service archives here are the Michigan...