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Taylor cuts 17 firefighters amid budget problems

More than a dozen firefighters in Taylor are losing their jobs as a private company takes over emergency medical services for the area ...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:55:43 GMT

Michigan officials still scrambling over court ruling on financial review teams

A judge has ruled the work of a state-appointed team reviewing the city of Detroit's finances null and void ...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:48:20 GMT

Snyder signs legislation on 'super drunk' cases

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation allowing communities to enforce local ordinances targeting drivers considered "super drunk."

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:01:37 GMT

Detroit narrowing car quality gap with imports

The dependability of cars is continuing to improve, according to a new survey by J.D. Power and Associates and domestic brands, in particular, are narrowing the gap in quality compared to the Japanese automakers.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:11:20 GMT

Michigan reading, math test results improve

State officials say Michigan elementary and middle school students generally improved scores for math and reading in the latest round of standardized test results ...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:56:58 GMT

Postal Service worker convicted of taking bribes

A jury has convicted a U.S. Postal Service employee of corruption in an investigation of bribes and the repair of mail trucks in southeastern Michigan ...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:51:10 GMT

Father of missing hiker returns from Mount Fuji

The father of a Kalamazoo area man missing more than a month on Japan's Mount Fuji says the latest search was unsuccessful ...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:41:32 GMT

Water rates going up for Detroit Water and Sewage Department customers

Get ready to pay more on your water bill every month ...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:08:40 GMT

New guide to toxic chemicals in cars helps consumers avoid 'new car smell'

The Ecology Center released its fourth consumer guide to toxic chemicals in cars Wednesday at...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:07:57 GMT

Detroit Historical Museum to offer free admission for students

A full week of activities to plan in the middle of winter, what's a parent to do? Here is one event you can add to the calendar and admission is free!

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:06:40 GMT

Tips on how to avoid costly phone app traps

Quinner and Whitaker Riehl spend time playing a popular video game with their dad...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:59:52 GMT

Wyoming troopers find 242 lbs. of pot on truck

Wyoming authorities say they've seized 242 pounds of marijuana from a truck hauling cars that was headed to Detroit ...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:13:45 GMT

Hearing on MSU requiring student health coverage Wednesday in Lansing

A meeting is scheduled Wednesday on Michigan State University's student health care policy ... Tell us what you think inside.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:19:58 GMT

Kellogg to buy Pringles; P&G, Diamond end deal

Kellogg has popped up to buy the Pringles chip brand from Procter & Gamble for $2.7 billion after...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:58 GMT

Get ready to pay more for gasoline this summer

As winter's grip starts to wane we start looking toward summer vacation plans. With that comes....

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:03:26 GMT

White House honors Michigan-based Merit Network's CEO

A man who heads up the Michigan-based Merit Network Inc. is...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:51:55 GMT

Pekingese becomes America's top dog at Westminster

The crowd at Madison Square Garden grew louder with every tiny step Malachy took, and he sure...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:28:50 GMT

Snyder plans Iowa trip to meet Chinese delegation

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder plans to go to Iowa for a welcome reception and dinner for...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:23:26 GMT

Early morning fire burns at Madison Heights facility

Several fire departments joined forces to...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:36 GMT

GOP presidential contenders plan Michigan events

Republican presidential contenders are turning more of their attention...

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:31:21 GMT