Articles tagged with state

Mon, May 21, 2012

"Click It or Ticket" campaign underway

Washington state woman pleads guilty in son's school shooting

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A Washington state woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to weapons charges stemming from her 9-year-old son's accidental shooting ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

PORTAGE (WKZO) -- Portage City Manager Maurice Evans outlined the city’s tentatively approved budget plan for next year at last night’s public hearing ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Empire State Building IPO change may help pay tax

By Ilaina Jonas

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The controller of the Empire State Building has offered investors the opportunity to sell some of their shares ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Clashes rage in Syria, opposition meets abroad

By Erika Solomon

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rebels fought the army in northern Syria on Saturday, activists said, and Syrian dissidents abroad gathered to try to ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Vermont poised to be first state to outlaw fracking

By Jason McLure

(Reuters) - Vermont will be the first state to outlaw a controversial oil and gas drilling method known as fracking when Governor ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

Hungary plans three-year, 15 billion euro IMF deal: state sec

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary is seeking 15 billion euros in international loans over three years to stabilize its economy, a senior government official said on ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

More Penn State child sex abuse accusers: defense

By Dave Warner

(Reuters) - There may be more accusers than originally thought in the Penn State University scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry ...

Fri, May 04, 2012

Michigan State House approves Medical Marijuana reforms

LANSING (WKZO) -- A medical Marijuana reform law has passed the Michigan State House. The bills give law enforcement more access to names on the ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

(Reuters) - The judge overseeing the sexual abuse case against former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky ruled on Thursday that his lawyers were ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

RBS to complete repayment of state loans: source

LONDON (Reuters) - State-backed Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc will say on Friday that it will finish repaying 164 billion pounds ($264 billion) in ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Michigan State Police seize 150,000-dollars in stolen sporting goods

COLDWATER (WKZO) -- Michigan State Police in Coldwater have seized 150-thousand dollars worth of stolen sporting goods.

Troopers arrested a 39-year-old Coldwater man, alleging he ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Insight: Upstarts break BNY, State Street's forex grip

By Tim McLaughlin

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three years ago, John Galanek co-founded FX Transparency LLC to give big investors a more sophisticated view of their ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

Connecticut to become 49th state to sell alcohol on Sunday

By Mary Ellen Godin

HARTFORD, Conn (Reuters) - Connecticut took a major step toward becoming the 49th state to allow Sunday alcohol sales when the ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Report: GVSU adds millions to west Michigan economy

GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO) -- A new report shows Grand Valley State University is having an enormous impact on the surrounding community.

The report shows GVSU ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Kentucky judge orders state to consider single-drug executions

By Steve Robrahn

LOUISVILLE, Ky (Reuters) - A Kentucky judge ordered state officials to consider using a single drug to carry out executions instead of ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

At U.S. State Department, kids get sex scandal primer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Children participating in the State Department's "Take Your Child to Work" day event on Thursday were treated to a discussion of ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Florida judge blocks drug tests for state workers

MIAMI (Reuters) - A federal judge in Miami has tossed out an executive order from Florida Governor Rick Scott requiring drug testing of state employees ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

State House and Senate approve different state budgets.

LANSING (WKZO) -- The Michigan Senate has approved their version of the state budget, including their school aid budget. The House has approved an omnibus ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

State budget could mean more pain for public schools

LANSING/KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- The Michigan Senate may be set to approve next year’s education budget today. It differs from the House version and ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

By Laird Harrison

By Lisa Lambert

(Reuters) - U.S. states' tax revenues have improved greatly, but they remain below the peaks reached before the recession, a report ...

Thu, April 12, 2012

Study: Agriculture, Food Processing Worth 91-Billion to State Economy

EAST LANSING (WKZO) -- A new study from Michigan State University puts the impact on the state's economy from agriculture and food production at ...

Thu, April 12, 2012

Syrian officer killed in roadside bomb attack - state TV

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria accused "terrorists" of planting a roadside bomb that blew up in Aleppo, killing one officer and wounding at least 24 cadets ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

Empire State Building paid $10 million for REIT fees

By Ilaina Jonas

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The plan to form a publicly traded property company with the Empire State Building as the centerpiece cost ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

(Reuters) - The judge overseeing former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial has barred attorneys involved from speaking to ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

HOLLAND (WHTC) - State Police troopers will hop on board Amtrak’s Pere Marquette train Thursday for an enforcement program. It’s Michigan Operation Lifesaver ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

Connecticut Senate votes to repeal death penalty in state

By Mary Ellen Godin

HARTFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - The Connecticut Senate voted on Thursday to repeal the state's death penalty, moving it one step ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

Mississippi bill may force state's only abortion clinic to close

By Robbie Ward

STARKVILLE, Mississippi (Reuters) - The Mississippi state Senate passed a bill on Wednesday to impose new regulations on facilities providing abortions that ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

Michigan State Police Trooper Shot

FLINT (WKZO) -- A Michigan State Police trooper was reportedly shot in Flint while responding to the call of a fight Wednesday morning. Reports indicated ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

Detroit avoids state takeover, more oversight looms

By Bob Carr and John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit avoided a takeover by the state of Michigan on Wednesday after both a review ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

Michigan State University: One Popular College

EAST LANSING(WKZO) -- Maybe it’s the Ag school, maybe it’s the class offerings or the Study Abroad program, maybe it’s the ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

German state finds dioxin in eggs, sees no danger

HAMBURG (Reuters) - German authorities said on Wednesday the highly poisonous chemical dioxin had been discovered above permitted levels in eggs from a German farm ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

China's Wen urges breakup of bank monopoly as growth slows

(Reuters) - China's premier called the country's big banks a monopoly that needed to be broken to get money flowing to cash-starved private ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

China's Wen says bank monopoly must be broken: state media

(Reuters) - China's state banks make money "too easily" and their monopoly on financial services has to be broken if cash-starved private enterprises are ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Teen Who Fell From MSU Window Goes Home

LANSING (WKZO) -- An 18-year-old girl who fell six stories from an MSU dorm window last month has been discharged from the hospital. Alexandra Pew ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Detroit unions to end talks if state plan accepted

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's public employee unions will not negotiate more cost-cutting agreements with the city if it agrees to a state-mandated financial plan ...

Sat, March 31, 2012

Prosecutors say two former Penn State officials lied multiple times

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Penn. (Reuters) - State prosecutors listed a number of instances on Friday in which they said two former Penn State University ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

VIDEO: WMU hosts state championship for National Geographic Bee

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- The National Geographic Bee is being held at the Fetzer Center this afternoon, and at venues in 49 other states as thousands ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

State Legislature Approves Insurance Coverage for Autistic Children

LANSING (WKZO) --On the day that the CDC announced disturbing new numbers on the frequency of Autism in young children, the State Legislature has ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

Governor Signs Bills Sponsored by Two State Lawmakers from Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Bills sponsored by two state lawmakers from the Lakeshore are now law inMichiganafter Governor Snyder’s signature yesterday. One by House ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Sandusky Penn State sex abuse trial delayed

The case has been consolidated with 47 others related to the Lehman collapse. Sending it back to state court may make the discovery process less efficient, Kaplan wrote.

"But the court nonetheless has come to the view that remand of this action is the only course open to it in the present posture of this case," Kaplan wrote.

The lawsuit seeks to recoup the $150 million in fees that Ernst & Young earned as Lehman's auditor from 2001 until its bankruptcy filing in 2008.

Ernst & Young has denied it acted improperly and said that Lehman's accounting complied with national standards. In his ruling, Kaplan noted that whether Ernst & Young complied with national accounting standards was the sole federal-law question in the attorney general's lawsuit.

But Kaplan found that the state "may obtain all the relief it seeks" without reaching the question of whether Ernst & Young violated those standards.

"We are disappointed by the court's ruling, and we are reviewing it," Ernst & Young spokesman Charlie Perkins said in a statement. "We will continue to vigorously defend ourselves in the matter."

A spokesman for the New York Attorney General did not immediately return a request for comment Thursday.

The case is New York v. Ernst & Young LLP, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York No. 11-00384.

(Reporting by Jessica Dye; Editing by Gary Hill)

Thu, March 22, 2012

Penn State coach asks judge to throw out his child abuse case

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Jerry Sandusky's lawyer on Thursday asked a judge to dismiss all 52 child abuse charges against him ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Hispanic Michigander wants apology from State Police

GRAND RAPIDS– (WKZO) A Hispanic U.S. citizen is demanding an apology from the Michigan State Police after he was detained in cuffs for ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Sony to sell chemical business to Japan state bank

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp <6758.T> said on Thursday that it will sell off part of a chemical and device subsidiary that makes films and adhesives ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Washington state health officials appeal contraception ruling

By Nicole Neroulias

ZEELAND (WKZO) -- State Representative Bob Genetski of Saugatuck will have to hire a driver or at least find a carpool if he wants to ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

March Naturalization Event Anticipates 250

LANSING (WKZO) -- Approximately 250 people are expected to participate in a naturalization ceremony on Friday in Dearborn. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says newly ...

Sun, March 18, 2012

Chinese writers' group sues Apple: state media

BEIJING (Reuters) - A group of 22 Chinese authors have filed a claim against U.S. technology group Apple, alleging its App Store sells unlicensed ...

Sat, March 17, 2012

Libya says Gaddafi spy chief arrested in Mauritania

By Laurent Prieur and Taha Zargoun

NOUAKCHOTT/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Mauritania arrested Muammar Gaddafi's ex-spy chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, after he arrived on an overnight ...

Sat, March 17, 2012

Unions Critical of New Law Sponsored by Holland State Legislator

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Governor Snyder signed legislation yesterday that prohibit public school districts from deducting union dues or service fees from employees’ paychecks. Sponsored ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Indiana governor names new secretary of state

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels appointed a Republican lawmaker who served as majority floor leader in the state Senate as ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Prosecutors seek more information in Penn State scandal, school says

By Dave Warner

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania Attorney General is seeking more information into the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State and ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

'March Madness' bracket update; Michigan's Big Ten teams tournament debuts; WKZO provides LIVE NCAA broadcasts

*Check above for all the current East, West, Midwest, and South NCAA tournament bracket standings.

UNDATED (WKZO) -- Tonight’s NCAA Tournament presses on with ...

Thu, March 15, 2012

GVSU Chief Speaks Before State Lawmakers on Funding & Tuition

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas was among four chiefs of public colleges who addressed a hearing of the House ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

NY state lawmakers to allow casino gambling

By Joan Gralla

(Reuters) - New York state lawmakers have agreed to legalize public casinos and will amend the state constitution to allow seven new ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Banks to pay $25 million to NY state over mortgage system

By Basil Katz and Karen Freifeld

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five major U.S. banks have agreed to pay $25 million to New York State ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Secretary of State Works to Close Voting Loopholes

LANSING (WKZO) -- Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is asking the Michigan Legislature to address loopholes in the photo identification laws for voting. Johnson wants ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Detroit council cold to state proposal on finances

By Karen Pierog and John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Governor Rick Snyder continued his push for a consent agreement to save Detroit from the ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Threatening letters suspect appears in court in Washington state

TACOMA, Washington (Reuters) - A man suspected of sending about 100 threatening letters to members of Congress and the media last month made his first ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Michigan State Police Seek Hit and Run Suspect

PAW PAW (WKZO) -- The Michigan State Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the responsible party in a three-car accident on ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Kalamazoo County Board Chairman to deliver State of the County at Kalamazoo Rotary

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- It’s been a busy year for Kalamazoo County Government, and today the Chairman of the Board will deliver the State of ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

Florida passes bill to test state workers for drugs

By Michael Peltier

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida lawmakers on Friday approved a measure allowing state agency heads to randomly test employees for illegal drugs ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

Michigan State Wins Big Ten Tournament

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- WKZO -- Michigan State capped off a Big Ten season for the ages with a 68-64 victory over Ohio State for the conference tournament ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

Syrian army must pull back first under Annan plan

By Erika Solomon and Douglas Hamilton

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian artillery hit parts of Homs city and at least 37 people were killed in clashes ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Washington state launches online sale of liquor stores

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington state launched an online auction on Thursday of its 167 state-run liquor stores, which are slated for ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Broncos’ season comes to an end, eliminated in MAC Tournament by Kent State 76-72

Cleveland, OH (WKZO) – Kent State scored the first points of the game and never looked back as they led from start to finish, eliminating ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Oklahoma state senate passes "heartbeat" abortion bill

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would require doctors to tell women they have the ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Washington state boy, 9, charged in shooting may testify

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A 9-year-old boy charged in the accidental shooting of a classmate with a gun he said he brought ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Broncos Cleveland bound, advance to quarterfinals of MAC Tournament with 69-63 win over Ball State

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) -- It wasn’t the prettiest of games but at this point in the season, an ugly win is better than a ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Kalamazoo City Commission to be asked to adopt state's "super drunk law"

KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners will be asked Monday to adopt their own version of the state’s “super-drunk” law. The law increases the penalties ...

Sat, March 03, 2012

Kentucky says death toll in state from tornadoes rises to 18

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Eight of the ten men who complain they were sexually abused by former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Greece invites bids for state gas group DEPA

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has invited bids for state-owned gas company DEPA, as it moves ahead with a privatization program targeted to raise 19 billion ...

Tue, February 28, 2012

Students in Washington state town evacuated over threat

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Authorities evacuated some 900 students from a three-school compound in a small town in central Washington state and shut down a highway ...

Mon, February 27, 2012

BofA $8.5 billion deal returned to NY state court

By Karen Freifeld

(Reuters) - Bank of America Corp won a victory when a U.S. appeals court ruled that a proposed $8.5 billion ...

Mon, February 27, 2012

China's State Grid in talks to buy AES' U.S. wind assets:sources

By Wan Xu and Don Durfee

BEIJING (Reuters) - State Grid Corp of China has had talks with U.S. power firm AES Corp about ...

Sun, February 26, 2012

Badgers set sights on Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSAU) – Wisconsin travels to Columbus to play Ohio State in the final road game of the season this afternoon. Tipoff is at ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

Broncos shake Saturday slump; shutout #1 Ferris State

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BIG RAPIDS, MI (WKZO) – Frank Slubowski was the star Saturday, stopping all 25 Bulldog ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

2nd New York state judge upholds fracking ban in towns

By Dan Wiessner

ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - A New York state judge on Friday upheld an upstate community's ban on gas drilling, marking ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

LISTEN: Broncos and Bulldogs wrap up CCHA regular season

BIG RAPIDS, MI (WKZO) -- Last night, Western Michigan honored their senior skaters and emerged victorious by way of a 7 round shoot out at ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

Inmates Coming Out of State Prisons to Obtain Legal I.D.

LANSING(WKZO) -- Governor Snyder has signed legislation pushed by Kalamazoo Legislators for years that would make it easier for inmates coming out of state ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

Federal authorities seek Penn State records on Sandusky

By Dave Warner

(Reuters) - Federal authorities have joined the investigation into the Penn State sex abuse scandal and have requested information involving former assistant ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

State Law Makers Want to Tighten Medical Marijuana Laws

LANSING (WKZO) -- State lawmakers want to tighten up the laws concerning Medical Marijuana, but they are limited in what they can do because it ...

Thu, February 23, 2012

State Representative Bob Genetski charged with drunk driving

EAST LANSING (WKZO) -- State Representative Bob Genetski, a Republican from Saugatuck, still has his driver’s license, but not for long.

Rep. Genetski was ...

Mon, February 20, 2012

WATCH LIVE: Kalamazoo's annual 'State of the Downtown' address at 3pm

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- This year, Kalamazoo's State of the Downtown is being held at a new location. Part of the Ryan Reedy Corp's ...

Sat, February 18, 2012

Western Michigan falls in Bracketbuster play to North Dakota State

FARGO, ND (WKZO) – Matt Stainbrook recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, but it would not be enough to overcome a strong ...

Sat, February 18, 2012

BP idles large Washington state refinery after fire

By Erwin Seba and Katherine Luck

HOUSTON/SEATTLE (Reuters) - BP Plc idled production at its Cherry Point refinery in Washington state on Saturday, a ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

Analysis: Putin's state sector crackdown short on substance

By Jason Bush

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's state firms to clean up their act, but without fundamental reforms he may ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

New York state owes poor schools $5.5 billion: advocates

(Reuters) - Education advocates on Wednesday pushed New York State to increase funding for schools in impoverished areas in the budget for the new fiscal ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

Clinton says move to World Bank "not happening": State Dept

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed that she has no intention of becoming a candidate to head the World Bank following ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

BOSTON (Reuters) - Point State Capital, one of last year's most celebrated new hedge funds, for the first time has revealed what it owns ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Empire State Building hosts first same-sex weddings

By Patricia Reaney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lucky couples have been married each year on Valentine Day's on the top of the Empire State ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

State of Arizona and centenarian turn 100 together

By Jennifer Griffith

SAFFORD, Arizona (Reuters) - The state of Arizona and spirited senior Lavona Jones Evans both have a reason to celebrate on Tuesday ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Egypt state press escalates dispute over U.S. NGOs

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian state-run newspapers escalated a dispute with the United States over an inquiry into civil society groups on Tuesday by splashing across ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Voters' Political Party Choice Now Public Record

LANSING (WKZO) -- Voters in the February 28th Michigan Primary are getting a lot less privacy than in previous elections. New rules brought about by ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Washington state governor signs gay marriage bill

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire signed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage, putting the state on track to become the ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Washington governor signs gay marriage law

By Nicole Neroulias

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state became the seventh in the nation to put a law on its books recognizing same-sex marriage ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Judge allows ex-Penn State coach visits with grandchildren

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A judge on Monday granted nearly all requests from former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, allowing ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Empire State Building owner files for $1 bln IPO

By Tanya Agrawal and Jochelle Mendonca

(Reuters) - Empire State Realty Trust, owners of the iconic Empire State Building, filed to sell up to $1 ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Wild third period continues Broncos Saturday struggles

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KALAMAZOO (WKZO)-- For the past two Saturdays, Western Michigan has been in position to ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Iran to announce nuclear progress: Ahmadinejad

By Parisa Hafezi and Mitra Amiri

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday that the Islamic Republic, targeted by tougher Western sanctions, would ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Broncos pull out an old trick, take down Ohio State in overtime 3-2

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KALAMAZOO (WKZO) --Heading down the home-stretch of the CCHA regular season, every point counts ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Explosions kill 17 in Syrian city of Aleppo: report

By Dominic Evans

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Two explosions outside security bases in Aleppo killed 17 soldiers and civilians on Friday, Syrian television said, in the ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Ex-BofA McNicholas joins State Street as sales head

HONG KONG (Reuters) - State Street Corp has hired former Bank of America Corp's executive Dan McNicholas as head of sales for its alternative ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Washington state governor to sign gay marriage bill on Monday

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Governor Christine Gregoire plans to sign newly passed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, making ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

HARRISBURG, PA (WKZO) -- Former Penn State defensive coordinatorJerry Sandusky has requested that the jury selected for his trial come from Centre County, the community ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Washington state House poised to pass gay marriage bill

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - The Washington state House of Representatives was expected to endorse gay marriage on Wednesday in a vote that would ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Washington state same-sex marriage supporters cheer court ruling

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Gay marriage proponents in the Pacific Northwest cheered a U.S. court ruling on Tuesday that overturned a California ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Dozens sickened at Washington state cheerleading competition

By Laura Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington state health officials said on Tuesday they were investigating a possible intestinal illness outbreak that hit hundreds of ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Wayland Chief to Face State Police Inquiry

WAYLAND (WKZO) -- Wayland Chief of Police Dan Miller is under investigation.

He has been on medical leave, but will go on paid leave at ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Father in Washington state house blast left farewell message

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Josh Powell, in a farewell voicemail message left for relatives before he triggered a fiery blast that killed ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Oklahoma governor plans to cut state income taxes

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Oklahoma's Republican governor announced a plan on Monday to dramatically cut state income tax rates and ...

Sat, February 04, 2012

DETROIT (WKZO) – Michigan former state Rep Kenneth Daniels, is among those involved in a drug bust that took place in Metropolitan Detroit Wednesday in ...

Wed, February 01, 2012

Alabama immigration crackdown costs state up to $11 bln: study

WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO) -- Michigan got its fair share of attention in the State of the Union address, with Holland’s Brian Ritterby serving ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Instant view: Reaction to State of the Union Address

By JoAnne Allen

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama put the spotlight on economic fairness and tax reform in an election-year State of the Union address ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Factbox: Key quotes from Obama's State of the Union address

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama laid out a vision for strengthening the U.S. economy on Tuesday in an election-year State of the Union address ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Penn State faculty reject "no confidence" in university

By Mark Shade

STATE COLLEGE, Penn (Reuters) - A Penn State faculty body on Tuesday turned back an attempted resolution of "no confidence" in the ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Live Video: President Obama delivers State of the Union address from Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO) -- President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address to the nation beginning this evening at 9pm. Watch the ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Obama to contrast tax inequality in State of the Union

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will seek to frame an election-year State of the Union address on Tuesday in starkly populist terms by emphasizing the ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

By Dave Warner

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The two top officers of Penn State's Board of Trustees, enmeshed in the school's child sex abuse ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

New York state comptroller blasts gov's 401(k) plan

(Reuters) - In an unusual public attack, the New York state comptroller blasted Governor Andrew Cuomo's recommendation that public employees be offered the option ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Penn State defendants plead not guilty to perjury

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - Two Penn State University officials waived a chance to face a judge on Thursday and instead entered pleas ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Indiana's Daniels to give Republican State of Union response

By Susan Guyett

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department has not made a decision on TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline, department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said in a briefing ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Michigan Beats Michigan State For A Third Straight Time, 60-59

ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO) – A Stu Douglas layup with 38 seconds left ending the Spartans late game rally as the Michigan Wolverines defeated in-state ...

Sat, January 14, 2012

(Reuters) - Legendary Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno, fired in the fallout from the school's child sex abuse scandal, was hospitalized on ...

Fri, January 13, 2012

ABUJA (Reuters) - President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency on Saturday on parts of northern Nigeria plagued by a by a violent Islamist ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Obama to visit swing state Ohio to talk economy

HONOLULU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will visit the political battleground state of Ohio next week, ushering in the 2012 election year with a speech ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Broncos Fall To St. Cloud State, 4-2

ST. CLOUD, MN (WKZO) – The Broncos 4 game winning streak has come to an end after falling 4-2 to St. Cloud State Thursday night ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Court invalidates Washington state cap on PAC donations

By Terry Baynes

(Reuters) - Washington state cannot prohibit individuals from making large donations to certain political action committees in the weeks leading up to ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

California court says state can kill redevelopment agencies

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In a major victory for California Governor Jerry Brown, the state supreme court on Thursday upheld a law that would eliminate ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

California city abusing public assets, funds-state

(Reuters) - Montebello, California, a city of about 60,000 in the eastern part of Los Angeles County, is mis-using public assets and funds, the ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

Penn State football program value damaged by scandal: report

(Reuters) - Penn State held onto the No. 3 position in Forbes' rankings of the most valuable college football programs this year, but is expected ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

Indiana Secretary of State was not eligible for office: judge

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana's Republican Secretary of State Charlie White was not eligible to run for the office he now holds ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

Sandusky case triggers jump in U.S. abuse calls

NEW YORK, Dec 19 - (Reuters) - New York state's tax collections have come in $71.7 million below recently adjusted estimates, reflecting "an economy ...

Sun, December 18, 2011

China urges others to help keep North Korea stable

By Raju Gopalakrishnan

SEOUL (Reuters) - China, which may have received advanced notice of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, has moved swiftly ...

Sun, December 18, 2011

Penn State QB hurt in locker room fight: school

(Reuters) - The quarterback of bowl-bound Penn State was taken to hospital after a locker room fight with a teammate, said the university, which is ...

Sun, December 18, 2011

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court's promised ruling next year on Arizona's immigration crackdown could turn on how much a ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Obama State of Union address set for January 24

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday accepted an invitation by House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner to deliver his annual State of the ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

By Ian Simpson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky appears determined to hold out for a trial on explosive child sexual ...

Fri, December 09, 2011

Group of Texas schools sue state to get more funds

(Reuters) - Six so-called property wealthy school districts in Texas on Friday sued the state to get more funding, arguing that the state had failed ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

Wife of accused former Penn State coach says he is innocent

(Reuters) - The wife of the former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, accused of serial child sexual abuse, said on Thursday she believes the ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four individuals have been indicted on charges they stole taxpayer dollars that were supposed to be spent on public services in ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

Many companies pay no state taxes: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Many brand-name U.S. companies are using deductions, credits and other means to shave their state tax rates below zero percent, a ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

Former Penn State coach Sandusky released from jail

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - Former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky posted bail and was released from jail on Thursday after ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

Ex-Syracuse coach not charged despite evidence

By Aman Ali

SYRACUSE, New York (Reuters) - Former Syracuse University basketball coach Bernie Fine cannot be charged under New York state law for allegedly ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

TAMPA BAY (WKZO) -- The Michigan State Spartans are back on their feet following a heartbreaking 42-39 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big ...

Sun, December 04, 2011

Post-game celebration injures Oklahoma State fans

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Football fans at Oklahoma State University, where several people were injured in a post-game celebration, said on Sunday ...

Sun, December 04, 2011

U.S. official says no sign Iran shot down drone

By Parisa Hafezi

Fewer gaps in state budgets so far: legislatures

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The budgets of states are springing fewer holes this fiscal year, according to a report released by a state ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

U.N. urges action in Syria, Russia and China object

By Stephanie Nebehay

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations' human rights chief on Friday urged world powers to take action to protect civilians in Syria ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

Penn State officials say applications up despite scandal

By Mark Shade

STATE COLLEGE, Pa (Reuters) - Penn State officials on Wednesday said applications to attend the university that has been rocked by a ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

China drift toward more state control "troubling": U.S.

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday criticized China for backing away from free market reforms and moving toward more state ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

New accuser is first to sue former Penn State coach

By Dave Warner

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A new accuser filed the first lawsuit against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky on Wednesday, accusing ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Michigan State Police Re-Open 1971 Murder Case

LEROY (WKZO) -- State police have re-opened a 40-year-old murder case in Ingham County. Ray McFarland was killed in 1971 while working the overnight shift ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Michigan governor approves state takeover of Flint

By Karen Pierog

(Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder approved a state takeover of the city of Flint on Tuesday, following a review team's ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Hearing for two officials in Penn State abuse case delayed

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - A preliminary hearing for two Penn State officials charged with perjury in connection with the child sex scandal ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

Crawling toward recovery: State budgets improve

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Increasing demands for healthcare and other services, along with weakening in the national economy, could knock U.S. state ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

ESPN's Skipper talks NBA, Penn State scandal

By Lisa Richwine and Paul Thomasch

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fans outraged over two college sex abuse scandals and frustrated over labor unrest in the ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

State Department concerned attack will affect Pakistan relations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday expressed concern about the impact of a cross-border attack that killed Pakistani soldiers on relations between the ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

Government begins Penn State abuse scandal probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Investigators from the Department of Education arrived at Penn State University on Monday to review how it handled sex abuse charges against ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

Book Talk: Frazier returns to home state for third novel

By Bernard Vaughan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Charles Frazier's novel "Cold Mountain" was a bestselling and critical phenomenon in 1996 and later became an ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

Will Penn State be pariah in postseason football?

By Ros Krasny

BOSTON (Reuters) - Penn State's football team will end a winning season this weekend but the university's sex abuse scandal ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

Will Penn State be pariah at postseason football party?

By Ros Krasny

BOSTON (Reuters) - Penn State's football team will end a winning season this weekend but the university's sex abuse scandal ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

STATE COLLEGE, Pa (Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association will investigate Penn State University's athletic programs in the wake of allegations of sexual ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Fire crews gain upper hand on destructive Nevada blaze

By Riley Snyder and Ben Miller

RENO, Nev (Reuters) - Firefighters working to extinguish a blaze that blackened 2,000 acres of suburban scrubland and ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

EAST LANSING (WKZO) -- The Western Michigan Broncos women's basketball squad takes on the Michigan State Spartans this evening on 1660 the fan. Listen ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Washington state man to face Bosnian war crimes charges

By Laura L. Myers

Penn State names new acting athletic director amid scandal

STATE COLLEGE, Pa (Reuters) - Penn State named a new acting athletic director on Wednesday as the university continues to respond to the child sex ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Coach K sets a record; Duke defeats Michigan State 74-69

NEW YORK (WKZO) - It was a record-setting night at Madison Square Garden Tuesday, as #6 Duke faced Michigan State. Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

New judge appointed for Penn State scandal hearing

By James B. Kelleher and Ernest Scheyder

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A senior district judge with no known ties to Penn State University has ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

HAPPY VALLEY (WKZO) -- The main players in the Penn State sex abuse scandal may have been fired, but it’s not over yet. A ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Chenoweth inducted into home state music hall

The screen star made her name on Broadway and has more recently been showing off her singing skills with a recurring role on hit ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Chenoweth inducted into home state music hall

The screen star made her name on Broadway and has more recently been showing off her singing skills with a recurring role on hit ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Broncos Hockey Swept By Spartans, Michigan State Wins 4-2

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) -- The Broncos have now lost 3 straight games after falling 4-2 to the Spartans Saturday Night at Lawson Arena. Kyle O ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Chenoweth inducted into home state music hall

The screen star made her name on Broadway and has more recently been showing off her singing skills with a recurring role on hit ...

Wed, November 09, 2011

BREAKING NEWS: Paterno out at Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, PA (WKZO) - The Penn State Board of Trustees announced Wednesday night that head football coach Joe Paterno had been fired, effective immediately ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Oostburg Advances In WIAA State Girls Volleyball Tournament

Ashwaubenon – Oostburg landed a victory Friday to advance to the finals of the WIAA Division 3 state girls volleyball tournament at the Resch Center ...

Wed, November 02, 2011

U.S. tries "hip hop" diplomacy in Pakistan

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) -- Broncos Wide Receiver Jordan White had 7 receptions and 70 yards receiving last week against Eastern Michigan as Western fell 14-10 ...

Tue, October 25, 2011

VIDEO: WMU Head Coach Bill Cubit During Weekly Media Luncheon Before Ball State

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) -- This week the Broncos football team returns to Waldo Stadium to take on the Ball State Cardinals. The Broncos are coming ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Michigan State Police Arrest Seniorin Cocaine Bust

DETROIT (WKZO) -- An 84-year-old man is under arrest after Michigan State Police troopers find 104-bricks of cocaine in his truck during a routine traffic ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Secretary of State Unveils Online Program Meant to Reduce Branch Traffic

LANSING (WKZO) -- After several tries and failures, Michigan’s Secretary of State Ruth Johnson hopes her office has found a new online service that ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

New No-Wait Service for Michigan License Renewals

LANSING (WKZO) -- A new online service will let a lot of Michiganders avoid visiting Secretary of State branches.

According to Secretary of State Ruth ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

Tennessee officials seize state's largest ever pot farm

By Tim Ghianni

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Tennessee officials began burning marijuana on Thursday seized from a growing operation so large and elaborate it included ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

Secretary of State Announces Election Reform

LANSING (WKZO) -- Michigan’s Secretary of State has launched an effort to purge election roles of the dead, the departed, and the undocumented, but ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Alabama immigration law decried, applauded as some flee state

By Kelli Dugan

MOBILE, Ala (Reuters) - A climate of fear and panic has taken hold in Alabama's immigrant community since a federal judge ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Harrisburg bankruptcy sets up fight with state

By Dave Warner and Edith Honan

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday in a desperate bid to resolve ...

Mon, October 10, 2011

State bans use of tanning beds by minors

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Minors in the state of California will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds after the governor signed a bill ...

Sun, October 09, 2011

State bans use of tanning beds by minors

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Minors in the state of California will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds after Governor Jerry Brown signed a ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Top court hears fired teacher church-state case

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court considered on Wednesday whether the federal government can examine employment practices of religious groups, a case ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Greek state workers take to streets to fight cuts

By Renee Maltezou

ATHENS (Reuters) - Flights were grounded, schools shut and striking Greek workers took to the streets Wednesday in protest against cuts the ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Michigan judge temporarily halts state welfare cutoffs

DETROIT (Reuters) - A Michigan judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a new law signed by Republican Governor Rick Snyder that would end welfare cash assistance ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

NY prosecutors sue BNY Mellon over forex claims

By Andrew Longstreth

(Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon was sued on Tuesday by New York federal and state prosecutors who accused the bank ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Oil pipe lobbyist, State Dept too close: group

By Timothy Gardner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Washington edges closer to deciding the fate of a pipeline to bring crude from Canada's oil sands ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

Obama bets on 50-state strategy to eke out '12 win

By Jeff Mason

CHICAGO (Reuters) - While Republican presidential candidates target early-voting states, President Barack Obama's team is laying the groundwork for a 50-state ...

Sun, October 02, 2011

China state media takes aim at U.S. currency bill

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's official news agency derided on Sunday U.S. lawmakers' efforts to pressure Beijing over its currency policy as "expedient and ...

Sat, October 01, 2011

Greek economy stuck in recession, complicates fiscal efforts

By Harry Papachristou and Ingrid Melander

ATHENS (Reuters) - The Greek economy will remain stuck in recession next year, underlining the challenge the country faces ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

Washington state couple charged in adopted daughter's death

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A Washington state couple who prosecutors said beat and starved their adopted 13-year-old Ethiopian-born daughter and forced her to ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

More State Cutbacks Likely

LANSING (WKZO) -- The state of Michigan is making more cutbacks in the face of budget cuts. More than 350 vacant state jobs are being ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

Greek state workers disrupt audit talks, again

By Harry Papachristou and Lefteris Papadimas

ATHENS (Reuters) - Angry civil servants blocked Greek government buildings on Friday, disrupting talks for a second day with ...

Wed, September 28, 2011

EU's Barroso State of the Union speech

STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - Following are highlights from European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso's State of the Union speech in the European Parliament in ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Iran denies claims by freed American men: state TV

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Ministry denied on Tuesday claims by two Americans jailed in the Islamic state for more than two years that ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Rising income taxes lift state, local revenues

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Revenues for state and local governments grew for the seventh straight quarter this spring, buoyed by individual income taxes, Census data released ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Rhode Island offers lower tuition to immigrants

By Daniel Lovering

CAMBRIDGE, Mass (Reuters) - Rhode Island next year will begin allowing illegal immigrants to pay lower in-state college tuition, the 13th state ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Activists meet to defend Internet from state control

By Georgina Prodhan and Duncan Miriri

LONDON/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Internet activists accused governments of making it difficult for users of the Web, rights campaigners ...

Sun, September 25, 2011

State Farm pay $5 billion to cover weather damages

(Reuters) - State Farm Insurance has paid $5 billion to its customers for weather-related catastrophes -- damage to cars, homes and other property so far this ...

Sat, September 24, 2011

Washington state gunman shot dead after firing near school field

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A man armed with two rifles opened fire on Saturday near where parents and students were gathered at a middle school football ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Analysis: Peace no closer as Palestinians ask U.N. for state

By Alistair Lyon

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A hasty attempt by big powers to refloat Middle East talks -- and spare the United States the embarrassment ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Major Wisconsin state worker unions lose official status

By John Rondy

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Major state employee unions covering tens of thousands of Wisconsin workers effectively lost their official status this week when ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Olympian Carl Lewis quits state senate race in New Jersey

By Dave Warner

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Olympic track star Carl Lewis ended his run for the state senate in New Jersey on Friday after a ...

Thu, September 22, 2011

Drug company CEO denied state review of girlfriend's death

SACRAMENTO, Calif (Reuters) - California's attorney general has declined a request by pharmaceutical mogul Jonah Shacknai for a review of the police investigation that ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

State Legislature Passes Ban on Partial Birth Abortions

LANSING (WKZO) -- The state Senate and House approved legislation that would outlaw the practice of partial birth abortion unless it is determined to be ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Washington state governor intervenes in teachers strike

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - The governor of Washington state ordered Tacoma school district officials and union leaders for 1,900 striking teachers ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Obama seeks to ease doubts on global leadership

By Matt Spetalnick and Laura MacInnis

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to ease doubts about his leadership on the world stage on ...

Tue, September 20, 2011

Greece to front-load austerity, troika to return

By Lefteris Papadimas and Ingrid Melander

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece pledged to bring forward painful austerity measures on Tuesday, convincing international lenders to return to ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Pennsylvania lawmakers: English-only bills would unify state

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Two Republican Pennsylvania state legislators said on Monday their proposals to declare English the official language of state government would be a ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's central bank has withdrawn at least 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) from some state-owned lenders via designated central bank bills ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Protesters storm EGT grain terminal in Washington state

CHICAGO (Reuters) - More than 500 protesting port workers stormed the EGT grain terminal at the Port of Longview, Washington, on Thursday and damaged railcars ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Washington state bomb plot suspect pleads guilty

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A former U.S. soldier accused of planting a bomb along the parade route of a Martin Luther ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Washington state bomb suspect likely to plead guilty

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Washington state man accused of planting a bomb along the parade route of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Utah state agencies to return to five-day workweek

By James Nelson

SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Utah state government agencies will return to a five-day work week on Tuesday, scrapping the four-day plan ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Pennsylvania man sues state troopers, claiming harassment

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - A local man has filed a federal lawsuit against a dozen Pennsylvania state troopers, claiming they have harassed him because one of ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

China state paper urges Internet rethink to gag foes

By Chris Buckley

Tue, August 23, 2011

Former Pennsylvania powerbroker to be resentenced

By Carlyn Kolker

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the resentencing of a former Pennsylvania state senator, saying the trial ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Former Pistons head coach Robertson dies at 81

DETROIT, MI (WKZO) - Former Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls head coach Scotty Robertson has passed away at the age of 81. He had suffered ...

Sat, August 20, 2011

Spartans Ranked 17th in Initial Associated Press Poll

EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO) -- The Michigan State Spartans will begin the 2011 football season ranked 17th in the pre-season poll. The Spartans, following an ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Rise of China state-owned firms rattles U.S. companies

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When the leaders of the world's two biggest economies meet in Hawaii three months from now, U.S ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Baidu may face tougher rules after state media criticism

By Soo Ai Peng

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese search engine Baidu Inc may face tighter regulations after facing a barrage of criticism from state media ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

China state media press U.S. debt as Biden visits

By Jeff Mason

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States must ease Beijing's worries about its vast U.S. debt holdings, China's media said ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Michigan State Police Crack Down on Drunken Driving

LANSING (WKZO) -- Michigan State Police are making it clear: If you're caught driving under the influence you will go to jail. Monday the ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Stage Collapse at Indiana State Fair Kills Five

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WIBQ) -- The Indiana State Fair opens with a memorial service this morning after a stage collapsed on Saturday night. Five people were ...

Sat, August 13, 2011

Indiana State Fair reopens with memorial service

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Indiana State Fair reopened on Monday with a half-hour service remembering those who died following the collapse of ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

Fed hawks at odds on reasoning for dissents

By Ann Saphir

MIDLAND, Texas (Reuters) - Three U.S. Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday offered sharply differing reasons for opposing the Fed's move ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

China delays retirement of senior state banker: sources

By Benjamin Kang Lim

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao has delayed the retirement of China Development Bank's (CDB) chairman, sources said, suggesting ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Bodies Recovered from Saugatuck Dunes State Park

LAKESHORE, MI (WKZO) -- They have now recovered both bodies lost off Saugatuck Dunes State park earlier this week.

22 year old Bradley stoner’s ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Church head says state action "urgent" after riots

By Jodie Ginsberg

LONDON (Reuters) - England's most senior cleric gave his first reaction on Thursday to riots across the country, saying the government ...

Tue, August 09, 2011

Analysis: For unions, state votes may point way for 2012

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Labor unions and their Republican opponents are pouring record amounts of cash into state ballot fights over workers' rights ...

Tue, August 09, 2011

Some munis can have higher ratings than U.S.: S&P

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some states and local governments may retain their coveted AAA ratings despite the fact the United States has lost its top ...

Fri, August 05, 2011

State, local job loss menaces recovery: analysts

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State and local governments continued shedding thousands of jobs in July, part of a trend that analysts say could ...

Thu, August 04, 2011

Michigan State Police Make Calhoun County Highway Cocaine Bust

MARENGO (WKZO) -- Police made a big cocaine bust Wednesday in Calhoun County Wednesday following a traffic stop on I-94 in Marengo Township.

State Police ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Search on for state trooper thought to be lost in flood

KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - A search continued on Wednesday for a Missouri state trooper believed swept up in flood waters.

The trooper went missing ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Exclusive: China mulls new regulator for state financial sector

By Benjamin Kang Lim and Koh Gui Qing

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is considering a proposal to create a ministerial-level body to manage its state-owned ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

"State actor" behind slew of cyber attacks

By Jim Finkle

BOSTON (Reuters) - Security experts have discovered an unprecedented series of cyber attacks on the networks of 72 organizations globally, including the ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Wild boars invade New York state; kill pets, chase people

By Ray Sanchez

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wild boar are invading the farms of central New York state, attacking livestock, killing family pets, chasing people ...

Wed, July 27, 2011

AT&T's T-Mobile plan gets boost from states

By Jasmin Melvin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AT&T Inc's $39 billion plan to acquire Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile unit got support from a Louisiana regulator and 11 state attorneys general on Wednesday.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission, which regulates public utilities and transportation in the state, said it voted 4-1 to approve the merger, after staff found nothing to suggest the wireless deal was contrary to the public interest.

Separately, 11 state attorneys general wrote to the U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission in support of the transaction that would vault the combined companies ahead of current market leader Verizon Wireless.

Attorneys general from Arkansas, Utah, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming said they believed the merger would bring better service and faster data speeds.

They asked for merger-specific conditions to protect competition and the public interest without delaying the merger, according to a news release from the Arkansas AG's office.

A statement by the Utah attorney general said the merger may raise competitive concerns in some discrete local markets and the AGs asked for targeted remedies in those cases.

The ultimate decision on the deal rests with the Justice Department, that is conducting an antitrust review, and the FCC, which is weighing whether the transaction is in the public interest.

The merger would concentrate 80 percent of the U.S. wireless market in just two companies -- AT&T/T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, a venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc .

AT&T argues that the purchase of T-Mobile will help it expand faster service to more customers.

Critics charge that less competition will increase prices and limit consumer choice.

AT&T's top lawyer welcomed the position of the 11 state attorneys general.

"Their call for federal regulators to expeditiously review and approve the merger further builds on our unprecedented nationwide support from federal, state and local elected officials, national unions, non-profit organizations, and high-tech and venture capital firms," said Wayne Watts, AT&T's senior executive vice president and general counsel.

But some prominent U.S. lawmakers and competitors have come out against the deal, including Senator Herb Kohl, chairman of the U.S. Senate's antitrust subcommittee.

Third-ranked U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel has said AT&T should use the money it plans to pay for T-Mobile to improve its network without removing a national competitor.

Sprint spokesman John Taylor said the Louisiana commission's decision was simply not to oppose AT&T's takeover and to instead defer to the FCC -- "far from the ringing endorsement AT&T sought."

(Reporting by Jasmin Melvin; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)

Tue, July 26, 2011

State Releases Results Of July 4th Traffic Crackdown

LANSING (WKZO) -- Police around Michigan arrested 218 drunk drivers during the July 4th weekend drunk driving crackdown. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning ...

Sun, July 24, 2011

New Yorkers ready vows as state allows same-sex marriage

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of gay and lesbian New Yorkers are getting ready to say "I do" this weekend, as the Empire State becomes ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

Michigan State Police to Excavate Hartford Township Farm Following Discovery of Skull

HARTFORD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO) -- State police forensic crews are expected to excavate a wooded area on a farm in Hartford Township where a skull ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Harrisburg, Penn Council rejects state rescue plan

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Harrisburg City Council on Tuesday rejected a rescue plan that called for Pennsylvania's deeply indebted state ...

Tue, July 19, 2011

State Street reports higher quarterly earnings

BOSTON (Reuters) - State Street Corp , the world's third-largest institutional investor, reported on Tuesday stronger second quarter earnings as increased demand for its record ...

Tue, July 19, 2011

Colorado prison inmate sues state for reviving him

By Keith Coffman

DENVER (Reuters) - The lawyer for a convicted murderer who is suing Colorado prison officials for ignoring a do not resuscitate order ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Michigan State Police Seek Identification of Body Washed Ashore in Covert

LANSING (WKZO) -- Michigan State Police have released three-dimensional models of a facial reconstruction as well as a composite sketch of a man they say ...

Sat, July 16, 2011

Lakeshore State Lawmaker's Bill Among Those Signed by Governor

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - The Governor has signed several pieces of legislation to combat the production of methamphetamines.

One bill taps into a system ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Cash-flush Indiana to pay state workers one-time bonus

By Susan Guyett

(SPARTA, KY)(WKZO) - NASCAR debuts a brand new track this weekend, as Kentucky Speedway hosts the Quaker State 400. Kentucky follows a trend of ...

Thu, July 07, 2011

Both Sides of Aisle have State School Aid Fund Concerns

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer says she welcomed comments from former Senate Majority Leader Dan DeGrow, who criticized Governor Snyder ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Li Na plays down rift with Chinese state system

By Ben Blanchard

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's French Open champion Li Na attempted on Tuesday to play down her much publicized rift with the ...

Mon, July 04, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A company producing sprouts announced a voluntary recall of alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Illinois governor signs budget but state's problems mount

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Just hours before a new fiscal year was to begin, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Thursday signed a new state budget after ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

New York state shuts 7 prisons in budget crunch

By Joan Gralla

By Edith Honan

HARRISBURG (Reuters) - As Pennsylvania's deeply indebted capital of Harrisburg weighs a rescue plan proposed by the state, the Pennsylvania Senate ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

Sarah Palin movie opens in hotbed state Iowa

By Steve Holland

PELLA, Iowa (Reuters) - A visit to Iowa by Republican Sarah Palin on Tuesday is either a timely political move to fuel ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

Global investor confidence falls in June: State Street

LONDON (Reuters) - Confidence among global institutional investors has fallen this month, driven by a sharp drop in confidence among North American investors, State Street ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

State Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccines

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - State health officials are urging Michigan residents to get vaccinated against measles as the number of cases has hit the ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

State House Democrats Want Education Funding Restored

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Metro Source) - State House Democrats are pushing to get cuts to K-12 education restored by Governor Rick Snyder. The minority party ...

Sun, June 26, 2011

Michigan Now a 'Beneficiary' State

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - Michigan is now a beneficiary state, getting more in federal spending than it pays in taxes. Part of the reasonis ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Redistricting Maps Approved by State Senate

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - The Michigan Senate has approved governmental redistricting plans, less than a week after the proposed maps were released. The number ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

State Ending Tax Amnesty Program Next Thursday

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - The state of Michigan is ending its 2011 Tax Amnesty program next Thursday. The state Department of Treasury says the ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

New York state Senate again delays gay marriage vote

By Dan Wiessner

ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - The New York state Senate again put off a vote on legalizing same-sex marriage on Thursday, and ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

State Sued Over Emergency Manager Law

MASON, MI (Metro Source) - The state is being sued again over the new emergency financial manager law. Twenty-eight citizens filed a lawsuit yesterday in ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

DNR Starts Auction of State-Owned Land

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is selling 45 parcels of state-owned land in six counties. The land is in ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

Wayne State University Tuition to Increase Nearly Seven Percent

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - Wayne State University students will pay more for classes this fall as the board of governors approved a tuition increase ...

Wed, June 22, 2011

State House Committee Approves New Congressional Maps

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - New congressional districts have been approved by a state House committee, with a vote by the full House expected sometime ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Governor Snyder Signs State Budget Bill

LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder has signed the state's 46-billion-dollar budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1st. The Governor says this budget ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

Don't retry ex-New York state senate leader: lawyer

By Basil Katz

NEW YORK (Reuters) - There is insufficient evidence against former New York Republican Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno to allow for a ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Washington state man feared dead on Mount Rainier

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A climber attempting to reach the 14,410-foot peak of Washington state's Mount Rainier was overcome by ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

State Department says Zawahri heading al Qaeda "barely matters"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department on Thursday said it "barely matters" who the new leader of al Qaeda is after reports that Ayman al-Zawahri ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

State Senators Unveil Bills to Protect Elderly Michiganders

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - Bills to crack down on elder abuse are making their way through the state Senate. Senator Tonya Schuitmaker (R-Lawton) is ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

State AG Investigates National Mortgage Servers

LANSING, MI (Metro Source) - Three mortgage processing servers are subpoenaed by the Attorney General as part of a criminal investigation. The case involves questionable ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Iran puts satellite into orbit: state TV

LANSING -- With the state budget in the final stages of approval, it’s a little late to be proposing alternatives, but the State Employees ...

Mon, May 23, 2011

State and local governments may cut 450,000 jobs in FY2012

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Around 450,000 people who work for U.S. states, counties, cities, towns and villages could get pink slips in fiscal ...

Sat, May 21, 2011

State Officials Release Smoking Ban Statistics After First Year

(Lansing, MI) -- The smoking ban in Michigan has been in effect for one year and officials say authorities handed out 15 hundred violations in ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

U.S. closes banks in Georgia and Washington state

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities closed two small banks in west-central Georgia and one in Washington state on Friday, bringing the number of foreclosures ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Texas legislature acts to make state safe for "noodling"

By Jim Forsyth

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) -- Texas may still have problems like a multi-billion dollar budget deficit and public schools facing major spending ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Sec. Of State Computer Problem Fixed; Hours Extended

LANSING, Mich (WLMI) Secretary of State branches across Michigan are back on-line today after a computer problem suspended business late Wednesday and most of ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Audit Committee to work on cutting state worker OT

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Scott Walker’s commission on fraud and waste will make suggestions this summer on ways to cut state employee overtime ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Plan would cut state spending on preserving nature lands

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin would spend 30 percent less to preserve nature lands, under a budget plan endorsed Thursday by the Legislature’s Joint ...

Thu, May 19, 2011

Secretary of State Offices Restored

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - It was a Thursday to forget for the Michigan Secretary of State's office.

Improving Economy Boosting State's Bottom Line

(Lansing, MI) -- The state of Michigan is bringing in a lot more money than earlier thought with an improving economy. State economists at a ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

State Has $428M More In General Fund, School Aid Fund

LANSING, Mich-Michigan lawmakers are deciding how to handle additional unexpected revenue for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The fiscal departments in the House ...

Mon, May 16, 2011

JFC to consider scaling back Secretary of State's duties

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The committee that’s rewriting the new state budget will consider scaling back the secretary of state’s duties on Thursday ...

Sun, May 15, 2011

Hyundai, Alabama state to make investment announcement

By Bernie Woodall and Hyunjoo Jin

DETROIT/SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and the state of Alabama will announce on Monday ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

Former NY state senator sentenced to prison

ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - A former New York state senator was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Friday after admitting to tax evasion ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

State Senate Passes Governor's Business Tax Reform

(Lansing, MI) -- The state Senate narrowly passed the Governor's business tax reform plan by a 20-to-19 margin, with Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley casting ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

State House Passes 48-Month Lifetime Welfare Limit

(Lansing, MI) -- Legislation limiting able-bodied Michigan residents to 48 months over their lifetime to receive welfare has passed the state House. Senior citizens, pregnant ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

India's beleaguered ruling coalition wins respite in state votes

By Rupak De Chowdhuri

KOLKATA (Reuters) - India's beleaguered ruling coalition won some respite after a key ally overturned three decades of communist rule ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

Washington state suspends 2012 presidential primary

By Laura L. Myersœ

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington became the first U.S. state to suspend its 2012 presidential primary election on Thursday, a move ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

State Basketball Obits

A former Milwaukee Bucks player and the first star of the UW Green Bay mens basketball team died this week. Robert "Tractor" Traylor was ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

State School Cuts May Be Less

LANSING (WKZO) -- Funding cuts to Michigan schools may not be as deep as originally feared, but still painful. The Michigan House has proposed cutting ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

State Street says SEC probes its forex pricing

(Reuters) - State Street Corp <STT.N>, the world's third largest institutional investor, said it was under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

State employees helping with fires suffer personal losses

By Corrie MacLaggan

By Corrie MacLaggan

AUSTIN, Tex (Reuters) - The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a budget that makes cuts to education and health care, but not ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

State Prosecutors say No to Unpaid Furlough Days

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin prosecutors have said no to taking six unpaid furlough days by July 2nd.

So they now face the risk of ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

State Supreme Court Recount 2/3 Complete, Prosser Holds Lead

Lion’s general manager Martin Mayhew calls Detroit’s second round pick in last night’s NFL draft “a stick of dynamite”. Day Two ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

EAST LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - School administrators from across the state attended an “education summit” at Michigan State University. Called by Governor Snyder, the ...

Mon, April 25, 2011

State Budget Outlook Better

(Lansing, MI) -- Michigan's 2012 budget outlook is about 500 million dollars brighter as a result of a spike in March income tax collections ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

State AGs urge Pabst to dilute controversial drink

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sixteen state attorneys general are urging the Pabst Brewing Company to reduce the alcohol content of a controversial fruit-flavored drink that ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

Jackson Co. Sheriff To Run State Corrections Department

JACKSON, Mich (WLMI) Jackson County Sheriff Dan Heyns has been hand-picked by the governor to run the Michigan Department of Corrections. Governor Rick Snyder ...

Fri, April 22, 2011

Half of 16 State Senators Have Recall Petitions Filed Against Them

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Recall petitions have now have been filed against half of the 16 Wisconsin senators targeted over the effort to limit collective ...

Thu, April 21, 2011

Oklahoma 4th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on Wednesday signed into law a prohibition on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy ...

Thu, April 21, 2011

Oklahoma 4th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on Wednesday signed into law a prohibition on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Oklahoma is fourth state to ban abortions after 20 weeks

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on Wednesday signed into law a measure prohibiting abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Arizona House votes to make Colt revolver official state gun

By David Schwartz

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Taking a page out of the old West history books, the Arizona Legislature early on Wednesday made the Colt ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Secretary Of State Wants to Relax Rules Over Absentee Ballots

(Lansing, MI) -- Michigan's Secretary of State wants to relax rules over how people here receive absentee ballots. During her annual address yesterday in ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Lawmakers Seek to Declare Out of State Dams as State Green Energy Sources

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Two Republican state lawmakers have proposed a bill to declare large out of state dams as renewable power sources for ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

State Senate Softens Per-Pupil School Funding Cut

(Lansing, MI) -- Governor Snyder's proposed 470 dollar per student cut in school aid has been softened a bit by a state Senate subcommittee ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

State Bankruptcy Alternative Growing in Popularity

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Growing numbers of people are filing for a bankruptcy alternative that’s unique to Wisconsin.

Petitions for voluntary debt amortization have ...

Tue, April 19, 2011

By Ned Barnett

RALEIGH (Reuters) - The long-dead governor had said he didn't want a pardon but North Carolina's state Senate said justice ...

Tue, April 12, 2011

WATCH LIVE: Kalamazoo State of the City with Mayor Bobby Hopewell

KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell is giving the State of the City speech this evening at Shaw Theatre on the campus of Western ...

Tue, April 12, 2011

U.S. citizen detained in North Korea: State Department

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen is being held in North Korea and should be released on humanitarian grounds, the State Department said on ...

Tue, April 12, 2011

Cincinnati streetcar state funding nixed by Ohio agency

By Joe Wessels

Wed, April 06, 2011

Three Biggest State School Referendums Defeated Tuesday

RACINE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s three largest school referendums all went down to defeat Tuesday.

In Racine, only 38 percent of voters said yes ...

Mon, April 04, 2011

State Lawmakers Don't Like Idea of Teachers Strike

(Lansing, MI) -- It is illegal for teachers in Michigan to go on strike, but the Michigan Education Association is asking its members to authorize ...

Fri, April 01, 2011

State’s Jobless Rate Declines

UNDATED (WKZO) -- Nationally and statewide, the latest jobless figures show improvement. The Labor Department reports the number of initial jobless benefits claims filed last ...

Fri, April 01, 2011

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel says he's sorry for disappointing the team's fans. The latest apology came Wednesday during a nearly hour ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

Burns slated to replace Steinberg at State Dept

By Arshad Mohammed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bill Burns, a career U.S. diplomat and Washington's pointman on dealing with Iran, has been chosen to ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

1/3 of State's Metro Areas Lost Jobs Last Month

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Only four of Wisconsin’s 12 metro areas lost jobs from January to February.

That’s according to figures released Wednesday ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

Burns slated to replace Steinberg at State Department

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bill Burns, a career U.S. diplomat and Washington's pointman on dealing with Iran, has been chosen to replace Jim Steinberg ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Sturgis Police Arrest Three in State Assisted Parole Absconder Sweep

STURGIS -- Sturgis police have arrested three individuals in a sweep of parole absconders. In working with the Michigan Department of Correction's fugitive recovery ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

LRB Chief: Agency Can Publish Laws Without Sec. of State

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The head of the state's Legislative Reference Bureau says he believes the agency can publish laws independent of the secretary ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Syrian government resigns: state television

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accepted the resignation of the government on Tuesday, Syrian state television said.

Nicolet 72, Eau Claire North 46

--Division 2 ...

Fri, March 25, 2011

NYC tops U.S. in private jobs, commercial property: state

MSC Smokestack at Michigan State to be Torn Down

New York state seeks risk review of nuclear plant

By Michelle Nichols

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A review of the earthquake threat and other safety risks posed by a New York nuclear plant must ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

Merrill Wins State Semi-Final

Madison, Wi (WSAU) The Merrill Bluejays rallied from 12 points down to beat Waunakee this afternoon in the D-2 State boys basketball semi-finals at ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

Girls 1 step from state

Sectional semifinals were played in the WIAA State girls basketball tournament Thursday night. In Divison 1, top seeded Pulaski was upset by Green Bay ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

Madison, Wi (WSAU) The W-I-A-A boys’ state high school basketball tournament begins this afternoon in Madison. Semi-finals in the new Division-Five are up first ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

WIAA Boys State Tourney Begins

Madison, WI. (WHBL-Learfield) - The W-I-A-A boys’ state high school basketball tournament begins this afternoon in Madison. Semi-finals in the new Division-Five are up first ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

Suspicious Package Found After Arrests At State Capitol

(Lansing, MI) -- Authorities say a suspicious package was found outside the state capitol just hours after several people were arrested in the building's ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Surgery referrals don't improve state's outcomes

By Genevra Pittman

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Initiatives aimed at getting more surgery patients sent to hospitals where they have the best chance of ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Clinton says no second term as secretary of state

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she has no desire to continue in the job if President Barack Obama wins ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Redbirds return to state

After waiting 34 years, the De Pere Redbirds didn't mind waiting a few more days to secure a trip to the state tournament ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

State Rep. Hintz Pleads No Contest to Sexual Misconduct

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Democratic state lawmaker pleaded no contest Tuesday to a sexual misconduct ordinance violation.

The wait is over for Michigan State and Michigan, they’re off the bubble and in the 68-team NCAA Tournament field. Parings were announced ...

Sun, March 13, 2011

State Department spokesman Crowley steps down amid flap

By Susan Cornwell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley resigned on Sunday after reports that he labeled as "stupid" and "ridiculous" the ...

Sun, March 13, 2011

Oostburg Headed To State, Falls Season Ends

Whitefish Bay, Wis. (WHBL) - The Oostburg boys high school basketball team is headed to state after beating Racine Lutheran 37-32 in the WIAA Division ...

Sun, March 13, 2011

Nearly 100K Protest at State Capitol Saturday

By James B. Kelleher

MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Up to 100,000 people protested at the Wisconsin state Capitol on Saturday against a new law ...

Sat, March 12, 2011

State Senator Wants To Use Local School District Money To Balance Budget

LANSING (WKZO) - State Senator Jack Brandenburg says Michigan school districts are hoarding money in their rainy day funds. Reportedly, across the state, districts have ...

Sat, March 12, 2011

Penn State Upsets Badgers

Indianapolis, IN. (WHBL-Learfield) - To win basketball games, sooner or later you have to put the ball in the basket. Neither team was having much ...

Sat, March 12, 2011

The Michigan Wolverines And Michigan State Spartans Each Won Their Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal Games Friday

Michigan and Michigan State both probably punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament with their wins Friday in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.

Yesterday ...

Sat, March 12, 2011

Holland Hosts State High School Championship Meet

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland Community Aquatic Center is the setting for the state Division Three boys’ swimming and diving championships, starting today ...

Fri, March 11, 2011

LISTEN LIVE: WMU Hockey Takes on Ferris State

Fri, March 11, 2011

State Lawmaker Want to Tap Schools' Rainy Day Funds

(Lansing, MI) -- State Senator Jack Brandenburg says Michigan school districts are hoarding money in their rainy day funds. Reportedly, across the state, districts have ...

Fri, March 11, 2011

Heightened state of alert at Japan atom plant: IAEA

VIENNA (Reuters) - Japan has told the U.N. nuclear wathchdog that a heightened state of alert has been declared at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear ...

Fri, March 11, 2011

Michigan State’s chances of going to the NCAA tournament are remote if the Spartans can’t get past Iowa in their Big Ten ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

State Senate approves parts of budget repair bill despite Democrats' absence

MADISON (WRN-WSAU) The State Senate voted Wednesday night on key parts of Governor Walker's budget repair bill even though 14 Democrats remain in ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Jim Tressel’s Job Isn’t In Jeopardy, But The Ohio State Head Coach Has Been Suspended By The School For Two Games

Ohio State has suspended head coach Jim Tressel for two games for violating NCAA rules after failing to notify the university that he knew ...

Tue, March 08, 2011

Cuban state layoffs move slowly, workers uneasy

By Marc Frank

CAMAGUEY, Cuba (Reuters) - Cuba's program to slash 500,000 state jobs nationwide has barely gotten off the ground in the ...

Tue, March 08, 2011

Columbus, OH. (WHBL-Learfield) - Can the Wisconsin Badgers beat a number-one ranked Ohio State Buckeye team for the third time in less than a year ...

Sun, March 06, 2011

Badgers get ready for Ohio State today

MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) - Can the Wisconsin Badgers beat a number-one ranked Ohio State Buckeye team for the third time in less than a year ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

State security building torched in Cairo: sources

CAIRO (Reuters) - A state security building on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital was set alight on Saturday, a security source said, one day ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

State Employee layoffs loom amid budget impasse

By Jeff Mayers

MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker issued layoff warning notices on Friday to unions representing state workers as a battle ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

It’s Showdown Saturday At Crisler Arena Where Rivals Michigan And Michigan State Square Off

It’s Michigan hosting Michigan State this afternoon at Crisler Arena with the outcome of this rivalry game possibly going a long way in ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

Storm & Warriors Play For State Titles Today

MADISON (WSAU) Robbie Poirier scored the game-winner as the Wausau West Warriors earned a trip to the State Championship Hockey game for the second ...

Thu, March 03, 2011

Indiana Secretary of State White charged with vote fraud

Indiana Democrats missing as state assembly reconvenes

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Most Indiana Democratic state representatives were staying in Illinois on Monday, prolonging into a second week a stand-off to delay a vote ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

Field Is Set For State Hockey, Girls Basketball Regionals

Wausau, Wi (WSAU)

The WIAA hockey State Tournaments begin this Thursday at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Thursday March 3rd

Game 1- Green ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

Michigan State Was Embarrassed At Home By 8th-Ranked Purdue 67-To-47

Michigan State suffered its worst home loss in seven years yesterday afternoon as 8th-ranked Purdue spanked the Spartans 67-to-47. The defeat means that at ...

Sun, February 27, 2011

Wisconsin State Senators in Daily Talks

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - They are talking.

Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller says he has been in contact with the Senate Majority Leader, Republican Scott ...

Sun, February 27, 2011

Badgers ice cold against St. Cloud State

ST CLOUD, Minn (WSAU) The Wisconsin Badgers are ice cold down the stretch. They fell to St. Cloud State on Saturday night, 7-3. It ...

Sat, February 26, 2011

State Capitol Sleepovers in Offices, Hearing Rooms to End

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Protesters will have to end sleepovers in offices and hearing rooms of the Wisconsin Capitol by Saturday night.

That's the ...

Sat, February 26, 2011

State Assembly Passes Gov's Budget Repair Bill

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Assembly voted just after 1 a.m. Friday to pass a budget-balancing bill that takes away most collective bargaining ...

Fri, February 25, 2011

Ohio Republicans may modify state worker union bill before vote

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Reuters) - An Ohio bill that would terminate collective bargaining rights for state workers likely will be softened by amendments before it comes ...

Fri, February 25, 2011

Indiana Democrats plan to stay out of state Monday to delay vote

By Susan Guyett

UPDATE: State Patrol Finds No Missing Dems Home

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Nobody’s home. That’s what state troopers found out Thursday morning when they were called to the homes of all ...

Thu, February 24, 2011

CEDAR FALLS, Ia. (WIBQ) - Indiana State accomplished two things with a win in Cedar Falls Tuesday night against Northern Iowa. First of all, they ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

Americans prepare to leave Libya by ferry: State Dept

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it had begun processing Americans in Tripoli for evacuation to Malta aboard a chartered ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

State Senator Injured During Attack By Pit Bull

(Highland Park, MI) -- State Senator Bert Johnson is recovering following surgery after he injured his hand in a snowblower during an attack by a ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

Michigan State Earned A Critical Win Last Night

Michigan State finished on a 14-to-1 run last night at Minnesota to rally for a critical 53-to-48 win over the Gophers. The victory boosted ...

Tue, February 22, 2011

Indiana state Senate passes law to curb teachers unions

By Susan Guyett

APPLETON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State Representative Gordon Hintz was cited recently for sexual misconduct.

The Oshkosh Democrat was arrested February 10th as part of an ...

Sun, February 20, 2011

Badgers roll past Penn State

MADISON (TSN-WSAU) Keaton Nankivil and Jon Leuer both finished with 22 points as 10th ranked Wisconsin topped Penn State, 76-66, at Kohl Center.

Leuer ...

Sun, February 20, 2011

State Senate to Convene Without Dems

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Senate will convene Tuesday to pass non-spending bills and act on appointments, even if the missing 14 Democrats haven ...

Sun, February 20, 2011

Badgers Host Penn State

Madison, Wis. (WHBL-Learfield) - Trailing by three games, with only five games left, the Wisconsin Badgers will need some help to claim even a share ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

Broncos Escape With 68-65 Victory Over Illinois State

Kalamazoo –(WKZO) Trailing by as much as 11 in the 2^nd half and without current MAC Player of the Week Flenard Whitfield, it ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

Michigan State’s Disappointing Season Will Be In Focus Today On ESPN For Tonight’s Game Between The Spartans And Illinois

Michigan State appears to be on the bubble for nailing down a bid to the NCCA tournament and that probably makes tonight’s contest ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

State's Sex Offender Registry May Change

(Lansing, MI) -- The state may soon be changing the sex offender registry to make it easier to pick-out potentially dangerous predators from those who ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

State Assembly Adjourns Until Tuesday

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The State Assembly has adjourned ahead of a Republican attempt to rush a vote on Governor Scott Walker's budget repair ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

State Street pays full price in forex settlement

By Dan Levine and Ross Kerber

SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON (Reuters) - The only U.S. state pension fund known to have settled with State Street ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

UPDATE: State Patrol Looks for Dems, Ziegelbauer Holds Key to Assembly Vote

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State troopers were sent Friday morning to the home of Senate Democratic Minority Leader Mark Miller in Monona.

Media reports said ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Obama to make state visit to Britain in May

LONDON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a state visit to Britain in May, British officials said on Thursday.

Obama will be accompanied by ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Who Actually Runs The State Of Michigan?

LANSING (WKZO) - That question is being asked in Lansing after a pair of recent decisions by the state Civil Service Commission that could cost ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

State House Votes To Eliminate Individual Price Requirement

LANSING (WKZO) - Legislation that eliminates the requirement for retail goods to be individually priced was passed in the Michigan House Wednesday. Attorney General Bill ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Amid crisis, state workers say: "Don't blame us"

By Daniel Trotta and Edith Honan

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - When a New Jersey family with an autistic child walks into the state office ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

South Carolina House backs move to boost state power

By Harriet McLeod

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - South Carolina's House of Representatives on Wednesday called for a federal Constitutional Convention to consider an ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Ohio State Beat The Spartans 71-To-61 Last

The Spartans battled the Buckeyes hard last night at Ohio State, but in the end turnovers doomed Michigan State down the stretch with M-S-U ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

California governor Brown freezes state hiring

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown ordered a hiring freeze on Tuesday across the state's government to help cut costs in the ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

It’s An Unfamiliar Role Tonight For Michigan State As The Spartans Are 13-Point Underdogs For Their Game At Ohio State

It’s Michigan State at second-ranked Ohio State tonight with the visiting Spartans listed as 13-point underdogs to the Buckeyes, who lost their first ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

State Targets Portage Firm Again

PORTAGE (WKZO) -- A Portage-based insurance firm is once again being ordered by state regulators to stop selling unregistered investments.

The Office of Finance and ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

RIM says state security demands are normal

By Matt Cowan

BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is not alone in facing demands from governments for access to its data ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Peoples State Bank Fails, First Michigan Takes Over

(Lansing, MI) -- First Michigan Bank has taken over the deposits and nearly all assets of Peoples State Bank. Peoples State Bank was based in ...

Sun, February 13, 2011

Badgers Upset Ohio State

Madison, Wis. (WHBL-Learfield) - Falling behind by 15 points, it didn't look like Wisconsin was about to upset number-one, but it happened. Jordan Taylor ...

Sat, February 12, 2011

Tue, February 08, 2011

Pontiac Silverdome Event To Replace State Fair

PONTIAC, Mich (WLMI) The city of Pontiac plans to host a new, agricultural-themed event to replace the Michigan State Fair. On Monday, organizers announced ...

Tue, February 08, 2011

State Test Scores To Get Tougher

(Lansing, MI) -- The State Board of Education will consider a proposal today to raise the passing score for a state standardized test. Officials believe ...

Tue, February 08, 2011

Former State Representative Mary Waters Appeals Conviction in Bribery Case

(Detroit, MI) -- Four months after being convicted of tax fraud, Mary Waters, the former state Representative ensnared in a city bribery case, wants the ...

Tue, February 08, 2011

Gov. Walker: State's Budget Hole Now $3.6B

Michigan State And Michigan Each Had 21 High School Seniors Make Commitments Yesterday

National letter of intent signing day yesterday produced the predicted results in the Big Ten with Ohio State leading the way and the only ...

Thu, February 03, 2011

Partial-Privatization of State Commerce Dept. OK'ed in Legislature

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state Commerce Department will be partially-privatized under a bill passed by both houses of the Legislature Wednesday.

The Senate voted ...

Wed, February 02, 2011

State House Committee Likely To Vote On Item Pricing Soon

(Lansing, MI) -- A state House committee is expected to vote sometime next week on a bill to eliminate Michigan's item pricing law. The ...

Wed, February 02, 2011

(Lansing, MI) -- Governor Snyder has a message for state employees: You make too much money. He unveiled a report yesterday on the state's ...

Tue, February 01, 2011

Michigan State Finds Itself Unranked To Start February

Michigan State is nowhere to be found in the rankings released on Monday after the Spartans were 25th last week in the Associated Press ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Michigan State Snapped Its 3-Game Losing Streak Last Night

Michigan State got a must win last night at the Breslin Center, but barely as the Spartans held on to beat Indiana in overtime ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Analyst: Health Reform Law Could Help State's Medicaid Budget

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s financially-troubled Medicaid budget could get some big relief under the federal health reform law.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WIBQ) - It was déjà vu for the Indiana State Sycamores. For the second time this season they had a commanding ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

State Employees To Get Same-Sex Partner Health Benefits

Lakeshore State Representative Introduces Bill For Part-Time Legislature

(Lansing, MI) -- State Representative Dave Agema is pushing to change Michigan's Legislature from full-time to part-time. The Grandville Republican talked about why he ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

When Michigan State Hosts Michigan Tomorrow Night, M-S-U Won’t Have Junior Guard Korie Lucious

Michigan State starting junior guard Korie Lucious has been dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season. Spartan’s coach Tom Izzo ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Top-Ranked Ohio State Stayed Undefeated

Last night in the Big Ten, top-ranked Ohio State had no trouble improving to 21-and-0 as the Buckeyes pounded visiting 12th-ranked Purdue 87-to-64.

And ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

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Tue, January 25, 2011

Ohio is latest U.S. state switching drugs for executions

By Mary Wisniewski

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ohio is the latest state in the U.S. to switch drugs for executions, after a U.S. company ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

President Obama's State of the Union Address Tuesday Night

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - As Ron Johnson sees it, Tuesday night’s State of the Union address will determine if President Obama got the ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

Senate leaders open option of state bankruptcy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican leaders said on Tuesday they were considering allowing financially stressed U.S. states to declare bankruptcy.

State bankruptcy bill imminent, Gingrich says

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation that would allow U.S. states to file for bankruptcy will likely be introduced in Congress within the ...

Fri, January 21, 2011

Some Quarterback News Out Of Both Michigan And Michigan State

Michigan sophomore quarterback Tate Forcier yesterday erased any doubt that he might try to stay with the Wolverines, announcing on Twitter that he’s ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

State of the State Address

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - Jennifer Granholm’s term “blow you away” proved to be a Waterloo … will this from Rick Snyder be his albatross ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

Central Waters 1st to Join State's Green Tier Program

AMHERST, Wis. (WTAQ) - “Green beer” could soon have a new meaning in Wisconsin.

The Central Waters Brewing Company of Amherst hopes to become the ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

Ex-State Senator Plale Named Head of Division of State Facilities

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Democrat who lost his state Senate seat in last fall’s primary has landed a job with the Republican Walker ...

Wed, January 19, 2011

Indiana State "Blacks Out" Missouri State

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WIBQ) - Indiana State may have to try a “Black Out” more often. The Sycamores encouraged fans to dress in all black ...

Wed, January 19, 2011

WATCH: Live Coverage of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State Speech

Wed, January 19, 2011

Rick Snyder to Deliver First State of State Address as Governor

(Lansing, MI) -- Many eyes and ears will be turned to Lansing this evening when Rick Snyder makes his first State of the State Address ...

Wed, January 19, 2011

Michigan State still hasn’t found its shooting touch and it cost the 17th-ranked Spartans last night at 23rd-ranked Illinois, where M-S-U lost 71-to-62 ...

Tue, January 18, 2011

Snyder Delivers 'State Of The State' Address Wednesday Night

LANSING, Mich (WQTX) Governor Rick Snyder delivers his first ‘State of the State’ address tomorrow night. a Lansing political consultant says Snyder needs to ...

Tue, January 18, 2011

Ex-Gov. Doyle Will Work as Private Attorney For State's Biggest Firm

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Former Governor Jim Doyle will become a private attorney for Wisconsin’s largest law firm, Foley and Lardner.

(Lansing, MI) -- Budget cuts are coming for the state. That is the message from state House Speaker Jase Bolger of Marshall, who said yesterday ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Snow-covered Mass. lifts state of emergency

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Hog and pork market prices are expected to reach record levels for farmers this year, but most Wisconsin producers won’t ...

Sun, January 09, 2011

State Tourism Dept: Travel Up 8% From '09

SUPERIOR, Wis. (WTAQ) - A late December rainfall has left some northern Wisconsin resort owners praying for more snow, while others are still seeing steady ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

Supreme Court to decide state drug data mining law

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court said on Friday that it would decide whether a state law restricting commercial access to information ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

State Department has no info on Cuban "defector"

MIAMI (Reuters) - The State Department has no information about the whereabouts or status of a leading Cuban government trade expert whom Miami media reports ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

State Police Welcoming New Recruits

(Lansing, MI) -- For the first time since the recession took Michigan's economy into the red, Michigan State Police are welcoming new recruits. The ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

New State Law Gives More Freedom to Shop for Health Care

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A new state law gives Wisconsinites more ability to shop around for their health care. The law took effect at the ...

Fri, January 07, 2011

State Commerce Dept. Union Employees Worried About Future

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Union employees in the state Commerce Department are concerned about their futures.

Governor Scott Walker wants to turn the agency into ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Washington state retiree wins $190 million in lottery

By Laura L. Myers

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Many long-time state government employees are retiring early, for fear that Governor-elect Scott Walker will take away the benefits they’ve ...

Thu, December 30, 2010

Illinois, Oklahoma State, And Maryland Were Winners In Wednesday’s Bowl Games

Last night in the Alamo Bowl, Oklahoma State cruised past Arizona 36-to-10. Earlier, Illinois beat up on Baylor 38-to-14 at the Texas Bowl while ...

Wed, December 29, 2010

Iowa And North Carolina State Won Bowl Games Last Night

Iowa rallied to beat 14th-ranked Missouri 27-to-24 at the Insight Bowl while at the Champs Sports Bowl, North Carolina State defeated 22nd-ranked West Virginia ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

Ohio and New York state pensions named plaintiffs in BP case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - State pension funds in Ohio and New York were named lead plaintiffs in a shareholder suit against BP Plc that alleges ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

State Legislature's Illegal Campaigning Scandal Has 1 Case Left

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - There’s still one final case pending in the Wisconsin Legislature’s illegal campaigning scandal from a decade ago.

Former aide ...

Sat, December 25, 2010

Doyle Hopes State Keeps Moving Ahead With Stem Cell Research

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Jim Doyle hopes the state will continue moving ahead as a leader in stem cell research.

By Edith Honan

Thailand ends 8-month state of emergency in Bangkok

By Pracha Hariraksapitak

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's government agreed on Tuesday to lift an eight-month state of emergency in Bangkok, citing an improved political ...

Mon, December 20, 2010

Republicans regain majority in New York state senate

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republicans will regain control of the New York State Senate in January after a Democrat on Monday lost a recount bid ...

Sun, December 19, 2010

State OK's $10M For New Dental School in Central WI

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state building commission approved $10 million toward a new dental school in central Wisconsin.

Some question whether this will solve ...

Sat, December 18, 2010

Michigan State Will Play Tonight Without Coach Tom Izzo, Who Has Been Suspended For One Game

Michigan State Tom Izzo has been suspended for one game for a secondary violation of rules which the NCAA said the program committed this ...

Sat, December 18, 2010

GB Senator: New State Contracts Will Take Time

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Democratic state Senator Dave Hansen expects it will take some time to get new contracts for state workers approved.

He says ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

State Unemployment Rate Declines

LANSING (WKZO) -- Michigan's unemployment rate continues to fall. In November it declined by four-tenths of a percent to 12-point-four-percent. That’s a drop ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

WI Firms Expand With State Tax Break Help

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Two Wisconsin companies will expand with the help of state income tax breaks.

State commerce officials said the WT Walker Group ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

State Worker Contracts Fail in Senate After Wild Wednesday

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - In a bitter and emotional lame-duck session, Wisconsin lawmakers failed Wednesday to approve overdue union contracts for state employees.

The Assembly ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

State Senate OK's Labor Contract Session

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin Senate leaders agreed Wednesday morning to hold an extraordinary session to approve union contracts for thousands of state employees.

The ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Badgers Look To Sweep In-State Rivals

Madison, Wi. (WSAU) Wisconsin dominated the boards in their Saturday win over Marquette and now will face a quick turnaround as they host Uw-Green ...

Sun, December 12, 2010

Iran not a rogue state: Australia

By Michael Perry

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is at odds with its major security ally the United States over Iran, saying it is not a ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

WATCH: State Senator Tom George on Funding for Sangren Hall

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Western Michigan University officials may be angry at local state lawmakers for failing to include important funding in a capital outlay bill ...

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Massachusetts started paying for stop-smoking treatments, people not only kicked the habit but also ...

Mon, December 06, 2010

Texas judge puts state's death penalty on trial

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said Monday that time stood still for awhile when the Spartans won a share of the Big Ten title ...

Mon, November 29, 2010

Michigan State Shares Big Ten Title

Michigan State is celebrating its first Big Ten title in two decades but the Spartans won’t smell the Roses with Wisconsin apparently headed ...

Mon, November 29, 2010

In College Basketball Michigan State Yesterday Afternoon Warmed Up For Its Wednesday Showdown At Duke By Beating Tennessee-Tech 73-TO-55

Michigan State looked sluggish Sunday afternoon as the Spartans stopped visiting Tennessee Tech 73-to-55 at the Breslin Center. M-S-U improved to 5-and-1 after returning ...

Sat, November 27, 2010

Michigan State Finishes Regular Season 11-1, Wins Share of Big Ten Title

STATE COLLEGE -- (WKZO) Nick Saban couldn't even do this. The Michigan State Spartans surprised all of the Big Ten this season putting an ...

Sat, November 27, 2010

WATCH LIVE: Olivet Heads to Ford Field in Divison 5 State Football Final

Sat, November 27, 2010

State GOP Chair Priebus Recruited to be Next RNC Chair

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele just finished engineering a takeover of Congress by his party.

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state agreed on Monday to give a swathe of land to a Wisconsin Native American tribe ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Two State Golfers Advance At Q School

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) Fox Point native Skip Kendall and Dan Woltman of Beaver Dam have advanced to the final stage of the PGA Tour ...

Sat, November 20, 2010

Broncos Roll Past Kent State 38-3

Kalamazoo – (WKZO) Entering Saturday’s game against Kent State, it looked as if the Broncos would have a hard time moving the ball on ...

Sat, November 20, 2010

Preview: Western Michigan Football vs. Kent State

When the Western Michigan football team takes on Kent State Saturday afternoon, the game will have special meaning. As normal with most schools, the ...

Sat, November 20, 2010

U Of M Forecasts State To Add Jobs In 2011

(Ann Arbor, MI) -- The University of Michigan Economic Forecast indicates the state may have hit bottom and is expected to start adding jobs next ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

University of Michigan Forecasts State to Add Jobs in 2011

ANN ARBOR -- The University of Michigan Economic Forecast indicates the state may have hit bottom and is expected to start adding jobs next year ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

Final Home Games For State, U of M and Western

Michigan State, Michigan, and Western Michigan all play their final home games of the season tomorrow afternoon. In East Lansing, the Spartans shoot for ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Senators push bipartisan state healthcare waiver

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Democrat and a Republican teamed up in the Senate on Thursday to offer legislation that would give states the flexibility to ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Indiana State Falls Again On The Road

MUNCIE, Ind. (WIBQ) - New ISU head coach Greg Lansing saw his Sycamores lose their third straight game Wednesday evening in Muncie against Ball State ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

State Lawmakers to Approve Union Deals Against Walker Wishes

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin lawmakers will be called back into session next month to approve state employee union contracts against the wishes of the ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

State Tells Hamtramck To Get Loans

(Hamtramck, MI) -- State Treasury Department officials are telling Hamtramck city officials to forget the thought of bankruptcy and get a loan to balance the ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Area Teams Play For State Football Titles

Madison, Wi (WSAU) The high school fall sports season comes to an end today and tomorrow with state football championships being decided in 7 ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Michigan State Last Night Held Off South Carolina

Michigan State had trouble putting away South Carolina last night but the second-ranked Spartans were able to hold off the visiting Gamecocks 82-to-73 at ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

It’s Back To Business For Michigan State Football

Michigan State has lost its last six games following a bye week and Coach Mark Dantonio said at his weekly news conference Tuesday that ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

State Employee Unions Sue To Block Retiree Healthcare Contribution

(Lansing, MI) -- A lawsuit has been filed by three state employee unions in an effort to prevent state employees to pay three-percent of their ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Banks, state AGs near foreclosure settlement: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. banks and a task force of the nation's 50 state attorneys general are nearing a settlement of an ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Another State Joins Michigan In Banning Caffein-Alcohol Drinks

LANSING, Mich (WQTX) Connecticut liquor wholesalers have agreed to voluntarily suspend their shipment and deliveries of a caffeinated alcoholic drink that has been banned ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

State Police Announce Arrests Of 144 Sex Offenders In Sweep

(Lansing, MI) -- Federal, state and local police arrested 144 non-compliant sex offenders during the most recent sweep in the state. Michigan State Police said ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Some State Employees Fear Pay Reductions

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- There is talk in Lansing about the incoming republicans taking an axe, perhaps a chainsaw to state employee pay scales and benefits ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Michigan State Fans Will Be Up Late Tonight As The Spartans Host South Carolina With A 10 P.M. Tip-Off

Second-ranked Michigan State plays its second game of the season tonight and it’s guaranteed not to end until after midnight. The Spartans take ...

Mon, November 15, 2010

All-State High School Football Team Includes Many Area Players

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Wisconsin High School Coaches Association have named running back Melvin Gordon of Kenosha Bradford and and linebacker Derek Landisch of ...

Sat, November 13, 2010

SPASH to play for state football championship; Marshfield eliminated

UNDATED (WSAU) – The premiere football team in the Wisconsin Valley conference will play for a state football championship next week. The SPASH Panthers advanced ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

State Reports Brisk Sales Of Deer Hunting Licenses

LANSING, Mich (WQTX) Watch out Bambi. State officials say they’ve already sold more than 1 million deer hunting licenses this year. The number ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

It’s A New Season Starting Tonight For Second Ranked Michigan State

Second-ranked Michigan State tips off its season tonight with the Spartans at home against Eastern Michigan. The Spartans look to return to the Final ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

State Reminds Government Employees Not To Abuse Work Computer Policies

(Grand Rapids, MI) -- State officials are reminding their employees to use social networking sites only for business purposes after police arrested Jon Schneider of ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

House Approves Measure To Bring Federal Funds To State Schools

(Lansing, MI) -- Michigan schools are getting closer to landing a nearly 250-million dollars in federal funding. The State House of Representatives approved a measure ...

Thu, November 11, 2010

State Treasury Worker Charges With Computer Crimes

GRAND RAPIDS -- A State Treasury worker based in Grand Rapids has been charged with using his work computer to allegedly troll the social website ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

More MI State Workers Retiring

LANSING, Mich (WQTX) More state workers than expected have chosen to retire by year-end, so the state will be saving more than the expected ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

State Officials Say 4,755 Taking Early Retirement

(Lansing, MI) -- The number of state employees taking advantage of an early retirement program keeps going up. State officials told the "Lansing State Journal ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

It’s A Bye Week For Michigan State

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio says the Spartan’s bye week comes at a good time for the 9-and-1 Spartans to enjoy some rest ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

Jeff Fitzgerald Chosen as State Assembly Speaker

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State Assembly Republicans unanimously chose Jeff Fitzgerald of Juneau Monday as the new speaker.

Fitzgerald is the brother of Senate Majority ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

Michigan State Won Its Final Exhibition Game Last Night

Kalin Lucas scored 25 points in 25 minutes last night to lead Michigan State past Nebraska-Omaha 102-to-72 at the Breslin Center in the Spartans ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

'Terra Nova' Still On Terra Firma: Clarifying the State of Spielberg's Sci-Fi Series

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Mon, November 08, 2010

Palestinians say it's time to recognize their state

By Douglas Hamilton

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's plan to build new homes on occupied land should be countered by international recognition of a Palestinian ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

U.S. START delay risks Russia ties: State Dept

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican objections to the new U.S.-Russia START nuclear arms reduction treaty are "red herrings" that could thrust the two countries ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

Chix, Indians Advance in State FB Tourney

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Marching orders for the Lakeshore's two remaining teams in the state high school football tournament have been set, after they ...

Sat, November 06, 2010

Marshfield, Edgar, Colby advance in state football playoffs

UNDATED(WSAU) There are several Central Wisconsin-area high school football teams still alive in the state playoffs.

State Legislative Roundup for Election Day

- 29th SENATE

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) - A Wausau Doctor is taking on the leader of the State Senate in the 29th Senate race.

Wausau doctor ...

Mon, November 01, 2010

Kalamazoo Voter Expectation Higher than State Projections

KALAMAZOO -- The weather is looking good for election day, and Kalamazoo County Clerk Tim Snow expects voting in the county to be a little ...

Mon, November 01, 2010

Candidates For Major Races All Over Badger State on Election Eve

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate candidates are spending this Election Eve in mostly friendly territory, as they urge their supporters to ...

Mon, November 01, 2010

Indiana State Improves To 5-3 After Home Win Saturday

By: Kyle West, WIBQ

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The 29th WIAA state boys soccer tournament begins today at Uihlein Park in Milwaukee. The single elimination tournament features three divisons ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

State Seeking Volunteers To Restore Natural Areas

State wildlife officials are looking for volunteers to help restore and protect natural areas in southeast Michigan.The Department of Natural Resources and Environment ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

State football playoff scores

UNDATED (WSAU) The WIAA high school football playoffs began Tuesday night, with first-round games across the state. Here are the opening-round scores:

Division 1 ...

Tue, October 26, 2010

State: No Wrongdoing In Confirming Ron Johnson's Employees on BadgerCare

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state said it did nothing wrong when it confirmed that five employees of Ron Johnson’s company are getting tax-funded ...

Tue, October 26, 2010

Stay focused. That’s the message from Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio to his undefeated Spartans, who have jumped up from eighth to fifth ...

Sat, October 23, 2010

Michigan Has The Weekend Off But Eighth-Ranked Michigan State Goes For An 8-And-0 Start This Afternoon

Michigan State has to guard against a possible letdown this afternoon as the undefeated eighth-ranked Spartans are on the road to face the potentially ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

State Flags Lowered On Wednesday

(Lansing, MI) -- State flags are lowered today in honor of Army Specialist Joseph "Joey" Prentler of Fenwick, Michigan. The 20-year-old Prentler died on October ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio Says His Eighth-Ranked Spartans Find Themselves In Somewhat Unchartered Territory As They Try To Stay Undefeated

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio said at his weekly news conference yesterday he won’t know until the end of the week whether he ...

Tue, October 19, 2010

National Groups Take Aim at State Legislators

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Legislators are starting to face what statewide candidates have long been accustomed to – attacks by national groups.

By Kim Dixon

Wed, October 06, 2010

Judge Rules State Violated Labor Law

(Lansing, MI) -- The State of Michigan violated labor law by refusing raises to 15-thousand state workers. According to a judge's ruling yesterday, the ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio Said Yesterday His Doctors Have Given Him Clearance To Be In Ann Arbor

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio made it clear at the beginning of his news conference yesterday that he’s going to be in Ann ...

Tue, October 05, 2010

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio Is Again Out Of The Hospital

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio was released from the hospital Monday. Dantonio suffered a mild heart attack on September 19th following the Spartan’s ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Plan to Expand State Medicaid Coverage Includes Birth Control to 15-Year-Olds

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Low-income people as young as 15 would get free birth control under a plan to expand Wisconsin’s family planning coverage ...

Sun, October 03, 2010

Badgers Upset By Michigan State

(WHBL - Learfield) - Leading by three points in the fourth quarter, the Michigan State Spartans went on a 15-play, 84 yard drive to ice a ...

Sat, October 02, 2010

Badgers stumble against Michigan State

EAST LANSING, Mich (TSN-WSAU) Michigan State to a 34-24 victory over 11th-ranked Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener for both schools.

Cousins completed 20-of-29 ...

Sat, October 02, 2010

Badgers Open Big Ten Play At Michigan State

(WHBL - Learfield) - Today's Big Ten Conference show down between Michigan State and Wisconsin is only the third time in the long series that ...

Sat, October 02, 2010

Survey: WI Not Only State Struggling to Pay For Higher Medicaid Enrollment

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A nationwide survey shows Wisconsin is not alone as it struggles to find ways to pay for rising Medicaid enrollment.

The ...

Fri, October 01, 2010

No Charges Against Two Michigan State Basketball Players

LANSING (WKZO) - Two Michigan State University basketball players are accused of sexual assault. According to the “Michigan Messenger,” a woman is accusing the players ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

SEC charges 2 ex-State Street workers over subprime

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin health officials say they’re gearing up for what will be a more typical flu season this winter.

Dr ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

Michigan And Michigan State Moved Up A Bit In This Week’s Rankings

Michigan and Michigan State both moved up a bit in the latest rankings released last night and they’ll take 4-and-0 records into their ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

Michigan State Police Identify I-94 Heart Attack Victim

CHARLESTON TOWNSHIP -- State police have identified the Muskegon man who had a massive heart attack while driving down I-94 in Kalamazoo County Wednesday afternoon ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

State House Passes Employee Early Retirement Plan

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is out of the hospital following his mild heart attack early Sunday morning. Dantonio was released from Sparrow Hospital ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

Michigan State Coach's Heart Attack, A Wake Up for Many

KALAMAZOO -- It was a thrilling comeback victory for Michigan State over Notre Dame over the weekend, and it has apparently given Coach Mark Dantonio ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio Remains On The Road To A Full Recovery

If Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio doesn’t recover 105% from the mild heart attack he suffered early Sunday morning, it would be a ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) The Western Michigan Broncos welcome Nicholls State into Waldo Stadium this Saturday beginning at 7PM. The Broncos enter the game having lost ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

NY state budget still on financial cliff edge

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state's budget is still tottering "on the edge of a very steep financial cliff," the state comptroller said ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

President Obama Returning to Badger State

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Obama will return to Wisconsin on September 28th.

The Democratic National Committee said Thursday that Obama will appear in Madison ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

State Lawmakers Pushing For Roadside Drug Tests

(Lansing, MI) -- As state lawmakers get back to work, most of the attention is on fixing the state budget. But Lansing-area state Representatives Rick ...

Tue, September 07, 2010

Iran says it is self-sufficient in gasoline: state TV

By Hashem Kalantari

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has raised its gasoline output to attain self-sufficiency in the strategic product and foil sanctions targeting its energy ...

Tue, September 07, 2010

Experts To Testify In 5-State Asian Carp Lawsuit

Experts are set to testify in a federal lawsuit in Chicago, where five states are asking a judge to close Illinois shipping locks to ...

Mon, September 06, 2010

China Inc gets new chairman as state-owned firms' clout grows

By Zhou Xin and Simon Rabinovitch

BEIJING (Reuters) - Wang Yong, a name little heard on the global business stage, has become boss of the ...

Sat, September 04, 2010

Western Michigan Opens Season Against Michigan State

EAST LANSING -- The College Football season begins today on 96.5 WKZO. The Western Michigan Broncos are in East Lansing for a rematch of ...

Fri, September 03, 2010

Scott Walker Has Plans To Improve State's Deer Herd

State Officials May Decide on Military Election Ballots Monday

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State officials could decide Monday how to proceed on the question of when to send November election ballots to troops and ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

Expert: Uncertainty Remains In The Way of State Economic Growth

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin experts say the economy is going nowhere until Washington agrees on a vision for the future.

David Ward of NorthStar ...

Sun, August 29, 2010

Hitmen kill Mexican mayor in drug war state

MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Suspected drug hitmen killed the mayor of a small town in northern Mexico on Sunday in a region where two car ...

Sun, August 29, 2010

Top of State Democratic Party Ticket Solidified

(Detroit, MI - WHTC News) - The candidates at the top of Michigan's two major party tickets for the November 2nd General Election are now ...

Sat, August 28, 2010

Top of State Republican Party Ticket Solidified

(East Lansing, MI - WHTC News) - The top of Michigan's Republican Party ticket for the November 2nd general election was established on Saturday during ...

Sat, August 28, 2010

State Party Conventions

LANSING (WTVB) - Democrats are unified as they head for their State Convention in Detroit, and they will need all the unity they can muster ...

Fri, August 27, 2010

Documentary explores the state of hip-hop for women

By Gail Mitchell

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Missy Elliott says she was 14 when she did it the first time. Eve was 11. Diamond was ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

Holland Twp. Firm to Receive State Loan

(Lansing, MI - WHTC News) - Pfizer may be long gone along the Lakeshore, but the footprint of the pharmaceutical giant remains.

While Michigan State University ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

Snyder Picks State Representative Calley As Running Mate

(Lansing, MI) -- Rick Snyder has chosen his running mate for this fall's election for governor. The Ann Arbor Republican named Brian Calley of ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

NYC council OKs skyscraper near Empire State

By Edith Honan

Board of State Canvassers Rejects "Tea Party" Candidates

LANSING -- The Board of State Canvassers has voted to reject the petitions presented by a group claiming it was The Tea Party, and that ...

Mon, August 23, 2010

WATCH: State Senator Patty Birkholz in the WHTC Studios

Saugatuck State Senator Patty Brikholz spoke with WHTC News Director Gary Stevens. The video is below:

Mon, August 23, 2010

Empire State Building opposes height of neighbor

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A soaring new office tower in New York would disturb views of the Empire State Building and diminish ...

Sun, August 22, 2010

WATCH: District 88 Republican State Representative Bob Genetski with Gary Stevens

HOLLAND -- (WHTC) Michigan District 88 State Representative Bob Genetski out of Saugatuck joined WHTC News Director Gary Stevens for a one-on-one interview at the ...

Fri, August 20, 2010

State Economists Say Jobless Figures Show Mixed Results

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin economists say there’s both good and bad news in the state’s latest unemployment figures.

The good news is ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

State's Female Prisoners to Get Equal Health Care As Male Inmates

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s female prisoners will get the same levels of health care that men receive, under the settlement of ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

Steve Garvey, Lorenzo White, And Percy Snow Will Be Part Of The 2010 Michigan State Sports Hall Of Fame

Michigan State’s Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2010 will include baseball standout Steve Garvey and football stars Lorenzo White, Percy Snow and ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

State Police Start Drunk Driving Crackdown Ad Campaign

(Lansing, MI) -- Michigan State Police have launched a publicity campaign as they start an end-of-summer drunk driving crackdown. The stepped up enforcement starts on ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

Kalamazoo Middle Schools Being Given Ultimatum on Radical Change or Risk State Takeover

KALAMAZOO -- Two of Kalamazoo’s Middle Schools appear on a list of the state’s worst schools, because of their performance on state tests ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

WATCH: Michigan State Representative Dave Agema Interview

HOLLAND -- Michigan State Representative Dave Agema joined whtc.com News Director Gary Stevens in the WHTC newsroom for a video interview Monday. The interview ...

Mon, August 16, 2010

State Absentee Voting Starts Tuesday

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Green Bay residents will be able to start voting by absentee ballot Tuesday for the upcoming September 14th Partisan Primary ...

Mon, August 16, 2010

Obama and Hollywood: State of their Union

By Jeffrey Ressner

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - When President Obama took to the stage at a Beverly Hilton ballroom on May 27, 2009, to ...

Sun, August 15, 2010

State Supreme Court Grants Injunction Against Issue Ads Rule

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court grants an injunction against a new rule regulating political issue ads.

Several groups on both sides of ...

Sat, August 14, 2010

Public Health Advisory Removed on Holland State Park Beach

(Holland Twp., MI - WHTC News) - Ottawa County Health Department officials on Saturday lifted a public health advisory on the waters of Lake Michigan off ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

State Agrees New Campaign Ads Rules Shouldn't Be Enforced

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state of Wisconsin agrees that new rules regulating campaign-style ads should not be enforced.

Nearly a dozen groups from all ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

Former Ford CFO Named Wayne State President

(Detroit, MI) -- The former Chief Financial Officer of Ford Motor Company has been selected as interim president of Wayne State University in Detroit. Allan ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

(Lansing, MI) -- A new report says state spending cuts to higher education are making it harder for Michigan to recover from the recession. The ...

Tue, August 10, 2010

Fall Football Camp Opened Yesterday For Michigan State And U of M

The Spartans and Wolverines opened their fall football camps yesterday. Mark Dantonio has led Michigan State to three-straight bowl appearances, but MSU clearly hopes ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

WATCH: Michigan State Rep Arlan Meekhof Interview with Gary Stevens

HOLLAND -- Michigan State Representative Arlan Meekhof sat down with whtc.com News Director Gary Stevens Monday. The full interview is below:

Mon, August 09, 2010

OPINION: Illitch Owning Pistons Would Be A Homerun for the State of Michigan

--by Dan Cash--

A Detroit Free Press article states that current Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Illitch is making a formal bid ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Senate Passes 26-Billion-Dollar State Aid Bill, House Approval Awaits

Last week, the Senate passed a 26-billion-dollar bill, intended for state aid---the measure will go toward funding education and health care for low-income Americans ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Jim Doyle says Wisconsin would have faced major cuts in health care and education, had the U.S. Senate not ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

Granholm Rumored to be in Running for Wayne State President

Governor Jennifer Granholm could be in line for a new job. The Detroit Free Press reports Granholm is rumored as a possible candidate for ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

Kevin Smith's 'Red State' Gets A Cast

Mon, August 02, 2010

Obama attacks Bush policies in Bush's home state

"Glimmers of improvement," but state woes remain

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State tax revenue is improving, but only slightly, and may not be enough to end steep spending cuts or ...

Mon, July 26, 2010

Wausau Legion Plays for State Tonight

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Wausau Legion Post 10 Bulldogs will play for a 3rd straight trip to the State AAA American Legion Tournament tonight ...

Sun, July 25, 2010

Walker proposes putting teachers on state insurance package

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAU) - Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker wants to give Wisconsin school districts another option for providing their employees with health insurance coverage ...

Sat, July 24, 2010

20th District Michigan State Senate Race May Be Most Expensive in the State

KALAMAZOO-- It may be the most expensive primary battle in the state, outside of the Governor’s race. The filing deadline for campaign contribution ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

Wisconsin flooding prompts state of emergency

By John Rondy

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Wisconsin's governor declared a state of emergency on Friday after torrential rains flooded homes and opened sinkholes in ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state has unveiled a new 10-year plan to make Wisconsinites healthier. The Health Services Department is focusing on the prevention ...

Thu, July 22, 2010

EAST LANSING (WKZO) -- Michigan State University is leading a 9.1-million-dollar federal research project to try to stop the spread of malaria in Malawi ...

Mon, July 19, 2010

State Issues Bed Bugs Guide

LANSING The Michigan Department of Health is warning residents of a problem that is growing. Bed bugs are becoming a big problem in the ...

Thu, July 15, 2010

Golden State Warriors sold for record $450 million

By Ben Klayman

DETROIT (Reuters) - A group led by one of Silicon Valley's top venture capitalists and a Hollywood movie producer said it ...

Thu, July 15, 2010

KALAMAZOO -- Former state representative and local businessman Lorence Wenke is running for State Senate for several reasons, but he says there's one issue ...

Thu, July 15, 2010

New Plan Calls For Cheaper Passes For State Parks

(Lansing, MI) -- Michigan residents will soon only have to pay ten bucks to visit state parks all year long. Starting October 1st, drivers renewing ...

Wed, July 14, 2010

GOP Pushing to Regain Control of State Legislature

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Republicans are making a full-court press to try and regain control of the Wisconsin Legislature this fall.

Candidates had until Tuesday ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

State Program to Give Poor, Unemployed People Jobs

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A new state program will give jobs to at least 4,000 of Wisconsin’s poorer unemployed people.

State Children and ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

TV Ads For State Senate Candidates

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Kalamazoo candidate Mark Totten says he is the first Democrat running for the State Senate in Michigan to launch a TV Ad ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

Report: WI 9th Most Sustainable State

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin is the 9th-most sustainable among the 50 states.

That’s according to Site Selection magazine, which ranked states on things ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

State's 3 U.S. House Republicans Endorse Ron Johnson

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s 3 U.S. House Republicans have endorsed Ron Johnson in this fall’s Senate election.

The Oshkosh businessman said ...

Sat, July 10, 2010

State governors face fiscal strain

By Ros Krasny

BOSTON (Reuters) - State governors meeting in Boston this weekend had plenty on their minds, from the Gulf oil spill to Arizona ...

Fri, July 09, 2010

Pennsylvania's Allentown spurns state rescue program

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's Allentown calls itself the "City Without Limits" but it has hit a barrier with so-called "legacy ...

Fri, July 09, 2010

State legislature to help decide Byrd election

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin said on Friday that he would call the state legislature back into session next week to set ...

Thu, July 08, 2010

Gov. Candidate Walker: Cut 4K State Jobs in 1st Budget

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Scott Walker, 1 of the 2 main Republican candidates for governor, says he would eliminate 4,000 state jobs in ...

Thu, July 08, 2010

Making Employers, Insurers Cover Disability That State Formerly Paid Ruled Unconstitutional

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court says it’s unconstitutional to make employers and their insurers cover disability payments for their injured workers ...

Thu, July 08, 2010

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabian King Abdullah Tuesday stressed the importance of a two-state solution to Middle East ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

(Lansing, MI) -- The state House has passed legislation banning the synthetic drug K-2 in Michigan. The chemical produces a marijuana-like high, but is said ...

Wed, June 23, 2010

State Delays Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Hike

(Lansing, MI) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will not be allowed to raise its rates by an average 15-percent, at least not for ...

Tue, June 22, 2010

State Delays Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Hike

LANSING -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will not be allowed to raise its rates by an average 15-percent, at least not for now ...

Mon, June 21, 2010

China state-owned banks buying dollars heavily: traders

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese state-owned banks are aggressively buying dollars for the yuan on Tuesday, traders said, but it was not clear if the buying ...

Mon, June 21, 2010

State Rep. Ziegelbauer Switches From "D" to "I"

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WTAQ) - Manitowoc State Representative Bob Ziegelbauer announced Monday he'll seek re-election, as an Independent.

"I have always been a staunchly independent ...

Mon, June 21, 2010

State Behind On Bridge Inspections

(Lansing, MI) -- The federal government could cut federal highway funding for Michigan if the state doesn't catch up on late bridge inspections. The ...

Sun, June 20, 2010

Suicide blasts kill 26 at Iraqi state-sector bank

Lumberjack Soccer One Step From State

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) Kati Beckman scored twice in a 1:18 span of the second half to lift Wausau East over DC Everest in ...

Thu, June 10, 2010

Abbas: Hope eroding for two-state Mideast solution

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed concern on Thursday that hope was waning for a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict.

Merrill 8 River Falls 7 (9 innings)

Marathon 18 ...

Wed, June 09, 2010

State Workers Agree To New Contract

(Lansing, MI) -- More than four-thousand state workers have agreed to a new contract with the Office of the State Employer. A tentative deal between ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

By Derek Caney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "And I'm surfing on a wave of nostalgia/For an age that's yet to come." Pete ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

State Rep. Calling For Ban On Marijuana Clubs

(Lansing, MI) -- State Representative Rick Jones is worried about an unintended consequence of Michigan voters legalizing medical marijuana two years ago. The Grand Ledge ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Boeing gets plane order from Russia state firm

By Gleb Stolyarov

MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. aircraft maker Boeing <BA.N> has won an order from a Russian state company for up to ...

Sun, May 30, 2010

German coalition partners turn rivals in key state

By Dave Graham

BERLIN (Reuters) - The leader of Germany's Free Democrats has given his party a green light to work with the opposition ...

Fri, May 28, 2010

Hoekstra Picks Up Key State Senate Endorsements

(Lansing, MI) -- Congressman Pete Hoekstra of Holland has picked up the endorsements of a pair of key state senators in his bid for the ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

State Officials: HCR Law to Save Taxpayers at Least $745M

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin officials say the national health care reform law will save taxpayers anywhere from $745 million to $980 million from 2014 ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

2 More State Lawmakers Not Seeking Re-Election

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Two more Wisconsin legislators are calling it quits, including the only Hispanic representative. Assembly Democrat Pedro Colon of Milwaukee and Assembly ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Badger State Winter Games to Stay in Wausau

WAUSAU, Wis. (WTAQ) - When the Badger State Winter Games in Wausau lost their top sponsor last fall, many people thought the event would find ...

Mon, May 24, 2010

NY state might spare parks from budget ax

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cash-strapped New York state should keep 41 state parks and 14 historic sites open and avoid reducing services at others by ...

Mon, May 24, 2010

Looks Like No Cuts In State School Aid

PORTAGE (WKZO) -- There was good news from Lansing on Friday that there is enough money in the school aid fund to generate a surplus ...

Mon, May 24, 2010

State Budget Deficit At 244-Million Dollars

(Lansing, MI) -- Top economists say the state's budget deficit for the next fiscal year is expected to be 244-million dollars. Lawmakers will soon ...

Sun, May 23, 2010

China state planner takes cautious stance toward tightening

BEIJING (Reuters) - China should be particularly cautious in introducing new tightening measures, as the global and domestic economies still face uncertainties, a state planning ...

Sat, May 22, 2010

State says WI Shares Crackdown to Save Nearly $45M

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - By cracking down on fraudulent child care providers, the state of Wisconsin says it will save about $45 million this year ...

Fri, May 21, 2010

State jobless rates ease in April

CHICAGO (Reuters) - State April unemployment rates were higher than a year ago in most states but fell from March 2010 levels in dozens of ...

Thu, May 20, 2010

State Jobless Rate Tumbles to 8.5%

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is on the way down. The seasonally-adjusted jobless rate is now at 8.5 percent, down three-tenths ...

Thu, May 20, 2010

State Budget Work Continues

LANSING (WKZO) -- The State Senate has finished its proposed budget for the next year, State Senator Ron Jelinek says it contains no tax increases ...

Wed, May 19, 2010

Senate to vote on state usury limits: Dodd

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Wednesday will vote on a measure that would allow states to limit credit-card interest rates, Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd ...

Wed, May 19, 2010

State Senator Says No To Fireworks Bill

LANSING (WKZO) -- State Senator Alan Sanborn says every summer some kid blows his hand off, and that’s why he has no plans to ...

Tue, May 18, 2010

NY Aqueduct slot vendor must pay state $300 million

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The slot machine supplier that will be chosen to expand gambling at Aqueduct Racetrack must give New York ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Freddie Mac posts loss, sees need for state funds

By Corbett B. Daly and Al Yoon

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Freddie Mac <FRE.N>, the second-largest provider of residential mortgage funds, on Wednesday ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Kent State Anniversary

OHIO (WKZO) Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the Kent State shootings. Some called it a turning point in history, when the Ohio National ...

Thu, April 29, 2010

Washington Named New State Police Director

(Lansing, MI) -- Michigan State Police Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Washington will take over as the MSP director next month. Governor Granholm promoted Washington to fill ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

Sec. of State La Follette to Seek Re-Election

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s Secretary of State for 32 years wants to serve for at least 4 more. Democrat Doug La Follette announced ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

State, city wages lag private sector: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State and local employees are often paid less than their counterparts in the U.S. private sector, even though public sector employees ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

State Lawmakers now Campaigning for Jobs, Their Own

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Did Democrats do enough about Wisconsin jobs to keep their own jobs in November? That will be one of the major ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

State Recommends Kilpatrick Go Directly To Jail

(Lansing, MI) -- The state Department of Corrections is recommending ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick serve jail time, not time in prison, for violating his parole ...

Fri, April 23, 2010

Anti-bullying policies Being Debated In State Capitol

(Lansing, MI) -- The State Education Committee is debating a proposal that would require Michigan schools to adopt policies against bullying. This isn't the ...

Thu, April 22, 2010

Samaranch given state-like funeral in Barcelona

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Juan Antonio Samaranch was given a send-off resembling a state funeral in his native Barcelona on Thursday, a day after the former ...

Wed, April 21, 2010

(Lansing, MI) -- As state lawmakers get back to work this week, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is calling on them to cut spending to ...

Mon, April 12, 2010

State Launches Smoke-Free Education Campaign

(Lansing, MI) -- Starting on May 1st, it will be illegal to light up a smoke inside restaurants, bars and workplaces around Michigan. To get ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

69-Percent Of State Residents Have Mailed Census Forms

(Washington, DC) -- Michigan residents continue to be above the national average when it comes to filling out the Census form. Michigan stands at 69-percent ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

State Halts Detroit Demolition Plans

(Lansing, MI) -- The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment has halted plans by the city of Detroit to tear down three-thousand buildings this ...

Mon, April 05, 2010

NY state masks deficit by "shuffling" money

NEW YORK (Reuters) - For over a decade, New York state has papered over budget deficits and over-spending by "shuffling" money among accounts, siphoning cash ...

Mon, April 05, 2010

Michigan State Fair Could Return

(Detroit, MI) -- The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is considering leasing the Detroit fairgrounds property in Detroit, with an eye toward making it a year-round metropark and ...

Fri, April 02, 2010

State Names Emergency Financial Manager For Benton Harbor

(Lansing, MI) -- Joseph Harris has been named by the state Local Emergency Financial Assistance Loan Board as the Emergency Financial Manager for the city ...

Fri, April 02, 2010

State Attorney Tries To Plug Leaks

(Detroit, MI) -- U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade is concerned about information leaked to the media about federal corruption cases pending in federal district court ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Rusk County Has State's Highest Jobless Rate

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Rusk County has the highest unemployment rate of any other in the state. The Department of Workforce Development reports that ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Saugatuck Loses Coach; Wayland Drops in State Classification

(undated - WHTC News) - Two Allegan County high schools made news yesterday. Saugatuck boys basketball coach Russ Doane announced his resignation after 15 years of ...

Wed, March 31, 2010

Waldvogel Unanimous All-State Choice

Wausau West senior guard Jessica Waldvogel is a unanimous pick for the Ap Wisconsin All-State girls basketball team. Waldvogel led the Warriors to the ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

More Cuts Proposed In State Corrections Budget

LANSING (WKZO) -- The state is releasing more prisoners to cut the Corrections Department budget, to the dismay of local prosecutors and cops. The Pew ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

Michigan State In Final Four

Michigan State is headed back to the Final Four for the second straight year after a heart-stopping 70-69 win over Tennessee in the Midwest ...

Sun, March 28, 2010

Michigan State Heads to the Final Four

ST. LOUIS, MO (WKZO) The Michigan State Spartans beat the Tennessee Volunteers 70-69 to advance to their 6th final four in 12 years. No ...

Sun, March 28, 2010

State fines 7 people for violating campaign laws

MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) - The Government Accountability Board reports it has collected more than 23 thousand dollars in fines from people who violated campaign contribution ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

Michigan State In Elite Eight

Michigan State is one step closer to returning to the Final Four for the second straight year as the Spartans last night rallied to ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

West Ousted At State, Newman Plays for Title Today

Madison, Wi (WSAU) Cold shooting in the second half doomed the Wausau West Warrior girls basketball team in the state semi-final Friday night. The ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

7 State Campaign Donors Fined For Exceeding Limits

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - 7 Wisconsin campaign donors have paid fines for violating the state’s limits on how much they can give. The Government ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

State Senate Passes Ban On Texting While Driving

(Lansing, MI) -- Texting while driving is on track to be a serious enough crime to allow police to pull over a driver for that ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

Michigan State Police Increase Patrols Around Congressman Stupak's Home

(Washington, DC) -- The home of northern Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak will have extra attention over the next few weeks as Congress takes a break ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

Michigan State, Duke through to Final Four

HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) - Michigan State's Raymar Morgan made a free throw with two seconds remaining to give his team a 70-69 victory over ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

State Nursing Schools Hope HCR Law Means More Jobs

WAUSAU, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin nursing schools are anxious to find out if the new health care reform law will lead to more jobs for ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

State regulators take over part of Ambac's book

By Dan Wilchins and Elinor Comlay

NEW YORK (Reuters) - State regulators said they are taking control of roughly $64 billion of the worst assets ...

Thu, March 25, 2010

Newman, West Begin State Tournament Play

Madison, Wi (WSAU) The 35th annual WIAA Girls Basketball State Tournament begins today at the Kohl Center in Madison. Wausau Newman is making their ...

Wed, March 24, 2010

State Employees Protest Proposed Cuts

(Lansing, MI) -- Several hundred state employees held signs and protested proposed pay freezes and changes to their retirement system being considered by state lawmakers ...

Tue, March 23, 2010

Israeli settlements buried two-state solution: expert

State Boys Basketball Begins, Girls Sectionals Tonight

Holland Businessman Enters State Senate Race

(Park Twp. - WHTC News) - It seems as if 2010 will be known as the year of the outsider in politics.

From Ann Arbor businessman ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

Tonight, Michigan State Hosts Penn State…

Michigan State tonight enters the final week of the regular season knowing that it needs two wins to earn a share of a second ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

State Hockey Tournament Begins

Thursday Schedule

State Hockey Tournament

Superior vs Eau Claire Memorial

Wausau West vs Wisconsin Rapids

Stoughton vs University School

GVSU Splits Pair; Other Saturday State Results

Grand Valley State split a doubleheader against visiting Northwood in the regular-season finale for both schools. Jodi Ostergren had 24 points as the Lady ...

Sat, February 27, 2010

Storm Advance to State..Friday Scoreboard and Saturday Schedule

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Central Wisconsin Storm advanced to the State Girls Hockey Tournament with a 2-0 win over Eau Claire Friday night in ...

Thu, February 25, 2010

Firearms Bill Goes To State Senate

LANSING (WKZO) -- Right now licensed firearms dealers are required to check in with local law enforcement every time they plan to buy or possess ...

Thu, February 25, 2010

State Shuts Down Fraudulent Mortgage Company

(Lansing, MI) -- The state of Michigan has shut down a fraudulent mortgage company in Detroit. The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation ordered an ...

Thu, February 25, 2010

State Fairground Use Study

(Detroit, MI) -- There could be a new use for the Michigan State Fairgrounds. The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners voted yesterday to study ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

Massachusetts Senate eyes creating a state bank

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Massachusetts should consider creating a state-owned bank, which could help boost lending for small businesses the way North Dakota has done ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

Wednesday State Briefs 2/24/10

>>Michigan Civil Rights Commission Holding Special Meeting

(Lansing, MI) -- Following the death Saturday of Michigan Civil Rights Director Kelvin Scott, the department will hold ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

Jobless aid, state money in next jobs bill: Reid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate's next jobs bill would extend unemployment insurance for a full year, help cash-strapped states pay for rising healthcare costs ...

Tue, February 23, 2010

Barrett, Walker To Speak To State's Largest Biz Group

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - 2 of the 3 major candidates for Wisconsin governor are speaking to the state’s largest business group Tuesday. Democrat Tom ...

Tue, February 23, 2010

Tuesday State Briefs 2/23/10

(Lansing, MI) -- The director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights has died. Kelvin Scott passed away from cancer over the weekend. The 47-year-old ...

Tue, February 23, 2010

State Budget Facing a 1.8 Billion Dollar Shortfall

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- It was Beans and Rice, Mitch Bean and Dr. Michael Rice, serving up a heaping helping of facts about the troubled state ...

Sat, February 20, 2010

Western, Michigan State and U of M All Play This Weekend…..

We’ve got Bronco basketball on the radio this afternoon starting at 2:30 with Western Michigan playing at Southern Illinois in an ESPNU ...

Sat, February 20, 2010

WMU Hockey Team Lost To Ohio State In Kalamazoo

Western Michigan lost 3-to-1 to Ohio State last night at Lawson Ice Arena. The Broncos and Buckeyes skate against each other again tonight in ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

No Furloughs For State Workers

(Lansing, MI) -- There will be no furlough days for about 17-thousand union employees of the state of Michigan after a tentative deal has been ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

State Warning Of Possible Expiration Of Federal Unemployment Benefits

(Lansing, MI) -- The state's Unemployment Insurance Agency is issuing warnings to jobless Michigan residents that unless Congress acts soon, federal jobless benefits may ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

Purdue 60 Ohio State 57

Purdue has now moved into second place in the Big Ten, a half game behind Michigan State, after the fourth-ranked Boilmakers last night pulled ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

Berlin task force questions state aid for Opel: FT

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A German government advisory panel has raised doubts about whether General Motors' reorganization plan for European arm Opel deserves crucial state aid ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

State Lawmakers, Campaigns Raised $2.9M In 2009

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin legislators and their campaign committees raised $2.9 million last year. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign announced the amount Wednesday – and ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

Michigan State 72 Indiana 58

Draymond Green led a balanced attack with 14 points, as 11th-ranked Michigan State earned a 72-58 win last night at Indiana. Kalin Lucas finished ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

State Owes Kalamazoo County for Inmate Reimbursements

KALAMAZOO -- The state of Michigan is looking for ways to cut its bills these days, and possibly on the chopping block is the state ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

$4.5M State Tax Break For 275 Jobs Given To Spanish Company

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - A company from Spain will get a $4.5 million state tax break to create 275 “green” jobs in Milwaukee. Governor ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

The State Of Downtown Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo’s Central City continues to do better than most. 2009 was a tough year, and Downtown Kalamazoo took a few hits. But ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

State Elections' Office Preapring For Local Primaries

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - It’s pretty quiet at the State Capitol Monday – except at the elections’ office, where officials are getting ready for Tuesday ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

State Gets $9M In Stimulus To Aid Health Care Technology Use

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin is getting $9 million in federal stimulus to help doctors and other health care experts use computer technology in their ...

Sat, February 13, 2010

MSU At Penn State This Afternon..

Tenth-ranked Michigan State looks to snap a 3-game losing streak when it plays this afternoon at Penn State. The visiting Spartans are also looking ...

Thu, February 11, 2010

State's New Basic Health Plan Looks To Keep People From Going Broke

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - With a new basic health insurance plan, Wisconsin seeks to prevent medical catastrophes that can lead to bankruptcy. But critics worry ...

Wed, February 10, 2010

State House Republicans Pushing Jobs Plan

(Lansing, MI) -- Republicans in the state House say they have come up with the best ways to create jobs in Michigan. Among their ideas ...

Fri, February 05, 2010

Michigan State University to Keep Logo

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State University will not change its logo. According to Athletics Director, Mark J. Hollis he has been working to create a ...

Fri, February 05, 2010

State Legislature Approves Bond Limit Increase

(Lansing, MI) -- The Michigan Senate is giving their approval to a bill which will allow Detroit to sell up to 250-million-dollars in stabilization bonds ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

Humana Health Regional CEO To Head State Group

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A regional CEO for Humana Health was named Thursday as the chairman of the Wisconsin Health Information Organization. Larry Rambo will ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

Granholm Delivers Final State Of State Address

(Lansing, MI) -- Governor Jennifer Granholm is trying to end her term with a bang. In her final State of the State address last night ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

Reaction To State of The State Address

LANSING -- Reaction from state lawmakers to the Governor’s State of the State Address was more positive than it has been in past years ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

Kalamazoo Gets Visit From State Superintendent Of Schools

KALAMAZOO -- Michigan’s Superintendent of Schools was in Kalamazoo to visit Northeastern Elementary. Mike Flanagan says he needs to get out of the office ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Singled Out In State Of The State Address

LANSING -- Governor Granholm gave her last State of the State Address last night, and she talked about jobs, about courage and challenges. She challenged ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Governor Give Final State of The State Address Tonight

LANSING -- Governor Granholm will give her final State of the State address tonight inside the state Capitol, while hundreds protest both for and against ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Michigan State’s Unbeaten Big Ten Season Ends

Michigan State’s unbeaten season in the Big Ten came to an end with a big thud last night at Wisconsin where the 16th-ranked ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Granholm To Give Final State Of The State

(Lansing, MI) -- Governor Granholm will stand before a joint session of the Michigan Legislature one last time tonight to deliver her final State of ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

State Economic Activity Rises In December

(Dallas, TX) -- Michigan's economy improved in December. Comerica Bank's latest Michigan Economic Activity Index showed a rebound from a drop in November ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Badgers Hammer Michigan State

Madison, Wi (WSAU) Jason Bohannon scored 19 points and Jordan taylor added 17, as 16th ranked Wisconsin took it to fifth ranked Michigan State ...

Tue, February 02, 2010

Around 1,000 Protesters Expected At Tomorrow's State Of The State

(Lansing, MI) -- Governor Granholm will give her final State of the State address tomorrow night at the state Capitol, and she is expected to ...

Fri, January 29, 2010

Western, Michigan and Michigan State Tip Off Saturday

Fifth-ranked Michigan State will try to stay perfect in Big Ten play when the Spartans host Northwestern tomorrow night. When these two teams tipped ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

WI Lawmakers React To President's State of the Union Speech

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama used his State of the Union address Wednesday night to renew his vows to fix the economy, improve ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

State Lawmaker Robson Won't Seek Re-Election

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A third veteran state senator has decided to leave after this year.

Wed, January 20, 2010

WI GOP Head: MA Senate Elex Should "Worry" State Dems

MADISON, Wis. (Midwest Communications) - The head of the Wisconsin GOP says Democrats should be worried in the wake of Tuesday’s U.S. Senate ...

Tue, January 19, 2010

Michigan State Undefeated In Big Ten

The nation’s top-ranked team fell from the ranks of the unbeaten last night as number-one Texas lost 71-to-62 at 10th-ranked Kansas State. The ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Obama's State of Union speech forces TV shuffle

By Nellie Andreeva

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The White House on Monday set January 27 as the date for President Obama's latest State ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Obama State of Union set for Jan 27, budget Feb 1

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address on January 27 and his budget plan ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

U.S. state regulators slam feds over financial crisis

By Jon Hurdle

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has "serious reservations" about allowing shale gas drilling in New York City's ...

Thu, December 31, 2009

State Retailers Cautiously Optimistic About Holiday Sales

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin retailers say they’re cautiously optimistic that their sales might have gone up this holiday season. Nationally, Mastercard Advisors estimates a ...

Thu, December 31, 2009

GOP State Treasurer Candidate Pulls Out

MADISON (WRN) - One of 2 Republican candidates for state treasurer has pulled out of the race. Jason Punzel, the head of a Madison real ...

Tue, December 29, 2009

NY's DiNapoli says state's cash to hit all-time low

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York State's comptroller said on Tuesday the state's cash resources will reach an all-time low after $3.5 ...

Tue, December 29, 2009

Investor confidence rises towards year end: State Street

LONDON (Reuters) - Institutional investors are ending the year with a burst of optimism, breaking a three-month decline in confidence, State Street said on Tuesday ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

State's Ginseng Industry Grows With New Deal

MADISON (WRN) - Officials say a new $12 million deal with China shows just how much Wisconsin’s ginseng industry has recovered.

Butch Weege of ...

Thu, December 24, 2009

Michigan Holiday Travelers Face Trouble Heading Out of State

DETROIT -- Weather in most of Michigan may be more rainy than wintery this Christmas, but holiday travelers heading out of Michigan could face some ...

Wed, December 23, 2009

Michigan State Troopers Assigned Across State

LANSING -- 28 recalled State Troopers have been issued their assignments and it appears they are being scattered evenly all over the state, exactly the ...

Tue, December 22, 2009

State Attorney General Files Suit to Stop Asian Carp Invasion

LANSING -- Michigan State Attorney General Mike Cox has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and ...

Tue, December 22, 2009

State's Credit Unions See Income Fall 28.5%

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin credit unions saw their net income go down by 28.5 percent in the first 9 months of this year. The ...

Mon, December 21, 2009

State Representative Mike Simpson Dies at 47

LANSING -- The state Legislature is mourning the death of Representative Mike Simpson. The Jackson County Democrat died last week of a heart attack. His ...

Sat, December 19, 2009

State DHS Looks to Plug Budget Shortfall

MADISON (WRN) - State health officials say they are working to cut costs, despite a growing demand for medical assistance in Wisconsin. With many Wisconsinites ...

Sat, December 19, 2009

State Police on the Hunt for Drunks

UNDATED -- If you plan some pre-holiday celebrations this weekend, make sure you designate someone to be sober when its time to go home. State ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

Zheng happy to be out of China's state system

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's number two Zheng Jie has no plans to return to the state sports system and is happy with her first ...

Thu, December 17, 2009

State's Jobless Rate Bumps Higher In November

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin's jobless rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.8 percent in November. It was 5.2 percent ...

Thu, December 17, 2009

State Dems Hope Dirty Bathroom Equals Barrett Votes

MILWAUKEE (WRN) - Would a dirty restroom get you to vote for Tom Barrett for governor 11 months from now? The state Democratic Party hopes ...

Wed, December 16, 2009

State Elections Agency Calls For No Early Voting Outside Absentee

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin’s elections agency says the state should not allow early voting outside of the absentee system. After a crush of absentee ...

Tue, December 15, 2009

Pulaski Supplier Gets State Aid For Expansion

PULASKI, Wis. (WTAQ) - A northeast Wisconsin manufacturer gets some government support to keep growing and add jobs in this tough economy. MCL Industries in ...

Tue, December 15, 2009

WATCH: Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice addresses the state legislative committee about school funding

KALAMAZOO--12-14-09 Part 1 and 2 of Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice addressing the state legislative committee about school funding and what ...

Tue, December 15, 2009

Parents unload on State Lawmakers

KALAMAZOO -- Over 250 people came out on a cold rainy Monday to let a state legislative committee know how they feel about school funding ...

Mon, December 14, 2009

In New York state, a new look at the wrongly convicted

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A recent spate of exonerations in New York state has put renewed focus on the plight of the ...

Fri, December 11, 2009

Badger State Improving In Pre-Term Birth Prevention

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin is doing better in preventing premature births. Doctor Jennifer Howse, President of the March of Dimes, says premature births continue to ...

Tue, November 17, 2009

Report: Wisconsin 12th Healthiest State

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin is the 12th healthiest state in the country, up from 17th a year ago. That’s according to the new health ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

U.S. "would veto" Palestinian state move: Senators

By Douglas Hamilton

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States would veto a Palestinian declaration of statehood in the United Nations Security Council, U.S. senators ...

Sun, November 15, 2009

Palestinians aim to secure U.N. support for state

By Tom Perry

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinians plan to go to the U.N. Security Council in an effort to secure international ...

Sun, November 15, 2009

Netanyahu says only talks can lead to Palestinian state

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday there was no alternative to negotiations to secure peace and that any unilateral moves ...

Sun, November 15, 2009

Palestinians to seek U.N. support for state

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"> State Budget Cuts Going to Hurt. </a></h2> <p>LANSING -- It was ‘slash and sign’ time in Lansing Friday as Governor Jennifer Granholm put a budget in place that she simply hates. </p> <p> The ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/30/ny-state-vows-to-repay-debt-other-bills-may-wait/" title="Full Article: NY state vows to repay debt, other bills may wait"> NY state vows to repay debt, other bills may wait</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Joan Gralla</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state will meet all of its obligations to bondholders but might have to delay paying other ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/ny-state-robs-its-fund-for-highways-bridges-report/" title="Full Article: NY state robs its fund for highways, bridges: report"> NY state robs its fund for highways, bridges: report</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state has spent one-third of the money in its highway and bridge trust fund on transportation and "siphoned off ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/28/calpers-cio-says-no-moral-hazard-in-state-guarante/" title="Full Article: Calpers CIO says no moral hazard in state guarantee"> Calpers CIO says no moral hazard in state guarantee</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>OAKLAND, Calif (Reuters) - Calpers, the nation's largest public pension fund, does not face "moral hazard" despite state guarantees of pension solvency, the funds ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 28, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/28/andre-agassi-admits-in-memoir-to-using-crystal-met/" title="Full Article: Andre Agassi revelations leave sport in state of shock"> Andre Agassi revelations leave sport in state of shock</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Martyn Herman</p> <p>DOHA (Reuters) - Eight-times grand slam winner Andre Agassi left the tennis world in a state of shock on Wednesday when he ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 27, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/secretary-state-offers-pre-flight-checklist-snowbi/" title="Full Article: Secretary of State Offers Pre-Flight Checklist to Snowbirds"> Secretary of State Offers Pre-Flight Checklist to Snowbirds</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- Snowbirds need to make their lists and check them twice. Cancel the paper. Forward the mail. Shut off the outside water. Return all ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 27, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/alternative-energy-projects-bring-jobs-state/" title="Full Article: Alternative Energy Projects Bring Jobs To State"> Alternative Energy Projects Bring Jobs To State</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- Governor Granholm has announced another 28-hundred jobs are on their way to the state. The announcement concerns the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 27, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/27/ing-sets-unwelcome-precedent-for-state-aided-banks/" title="Full Article: ING sets unwelcome precedent for state-aided banks"> ING sets unwelcome precedent for state-aided banks</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Kirstin Ridley and Steve Slater</p> <p>LONDON (Reuters) - Investors are shunning European bank shares after an EU-imposed break-up and retrenchment of Dutch ING Groep ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 26, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/26/state-budget-home-stretch/" title="Full Article: State Budget in the Home stretch"> State Budget in the Home stretch</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- Its less than a week and counting before the State needs to have a budget in place, and Governor Jennifer Granholm says she ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 24, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/25/iowa-shocks-michigan-state/" title="Full Article: Iowa Shocks Michigan State at Spartan Stadium"> Iowa Shocks Michigan State at Spartan Stadium</a></h2> <p>by WKZO.COM Staff--</p> <p>Ricky Stanzi fired a 7 yard touchdown pass to Marvin McNutt as time expired to secure Iowa's 1st 8-0 ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/22/state-cuts-school-bus-inspections/" title="Full Article: State Cuts School Bus Inspections"> State Cuts School Bus Inspections</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- School districts around the state may have to decide between stopping bus service or operating buses illegally after state budget cuts forced the ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 20, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/20/kalamazoo-county-waits-state-drug-courts/" title="Full Article: Kalamazoo County Waits on State for Drug Courts"> Kalamazoo County Waits on State for Drug Courts</a></h2> <p>KALAMAZOO -- Plenty of programs have seen funding cuts in these tougher economic times, and there is a chance one of the area's drug ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 20, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/20/california-sues-state-street-over-pension-funds/" title="Full Article: California sues State Street over pension funds"> California sues State Street over pension funds</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - California's attorney general sued State Street Corp <STT.N> on Tuesday for committing an "unconscionable fraud" against the state's ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 19, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/19/us-launches-aid-for-state-local-housing-agencies/" title="Full Article: U.S. launches aid for state, local housing agencies"> U.S. launches aid for state, local housing agencies</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By David Lawder</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday launched a program to help the depressed U.S. housing market by effectively allowing ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/18/barkruptcy-filings-year-state/" title="Full Article: Barkruptcy filings up this year in state"> Barkruptcy filings up this year in state</a></h2> <p>MADISON, Wis. 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Granholm submitted a series of grant ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, October 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/14/fayyad-to-obama-tell-israel-no-mickey-mouse-state/" title="Full Article: Fayyad to Obama: Tell Israel no Mickey Mouse state"> Fayyad to Obama: Tell Israel no Mickey Mouse state</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Douglas Hamilton</p> <p>RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinians will not be pushed into accepting the "Mickey Mouse" state which Israel has in mind for ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 13, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/13/state-budget-trapped-limbo/" title="Full Article: State Budget Trapped in Limbo"> State Budget Trapped in Limbo</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- The state budget remains in limbo, with parts of it scattered around the State Capitol, it obviously has not yet come together.</p> <p>Governor ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, October 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/12/uwmc-volleyballers-win-state-title/" title="Full Article: UWMC Volleyballers Win State Title"> UWMC Volleyballers Win State Title</a></h2> <p>Wausau, Wi (54403) The University of Wisconsin-Marathon County won the Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association womens volleyball title over the weekend. They defeated UW-Richland ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, October 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/10/badgers-suffer-first-loss-season-31-13-ohio-state/" title="Full Article: Badgers suffer first loss of the season, 31-13, to Ohio State"> Badgers suffer first loss of the season, 31-13, to Ohio State</a></h2> <p>UNDATED (WSAU) The Wisconsin Badgers suffered their first loss of the season, after allowing Ohio State's defense to score two touchdowns on interceptions ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/09/democrats-may-lose-two-governors-races/" title="Full Article: Democrats may lose two state governors' races"> Democrats may lose two state governors' races</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Jon Hurdle</p> <p>CAMDEN, New Jersey (Reuters) - Democrats running for governor in New Jersey and Virginia face possible defeat in November, despite strong showings ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, October 06, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/06/2011-state-budget-troubles-ahead/" title="Full Article: 2011 State Budget Troubles Ahead"> 2011 State Budget Troubles Ahead</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- This year's state budget fiasco has yet to be settled and another is already looming on the horizon. MIRS news is reporting ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sun, October 04, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/04/shocked-us-olympic-delegate-urges-heads-of-state-b/" title="Full Article: Shocked U.S. Olympic delegate urges heads of state ban"> Shocked U.S. Olympic delegate urges heads of state ban</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Karolos Grohmann</p> <p>COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The Olympic fiasco arising from U.S. President Barack Obama's failed promotion of Chicago's bid for the ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 01, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/nys-empire-state-building-chided-for-honoring-chin/" title="Full Article: NY's Empire State Building chided for honoring China"> NY's Empire State Building chided for honoring China</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Claudia Parsons</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Human rights activists slammed managers of New York's Empire State Building on Thursday for illuminating the skyscraper ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 01, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/secretary-state-office-move/" title="Full Article: Secretary Of State Office to Move"> Secretary Of State Office to Move</a></h2> <p><br />KALAMAZOO -- Another Secretary of State’s office in Kalamazoo’s is on the move. This time it’s the one in the West Main ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 01, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/01/state-michigan-has-no-budget/" title="Full Article: The State of Michigan has a Temporary Budget"> The State of Michigan has a Temporary Budget</a></h2> <p>UPDATE LANSING -- Michigan has an interim budget in place after the legislature failed to come to terms on several major packages in this year ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/30/ny-california-washington-state-sued-over-medicaid/" title="Full Article: NY, California, Washington state sued over Medicaid"> NY, California, Washington state sued over Medicaid</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York, California and Washington State were sued on Wednesday by drug store groups that charged the states' Medicaid programs failed ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/30/state-local-revenues-soared-until-2007-census/" title="Full Article: State, local revenues soared until 2007: census"> State, local revenues soared until 2007: census</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Before the U.S. recession delivered a one-two punch to state and local economies, most cities and states experienced five years of ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/former-us-secretary-of-state-rice-to-advise-region/" title="Full Article: Former U.S. Secretary of State Rice to advise Regions"> Former U.S. Secretary of State Rice to advise Regions</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Condoleezza Rice, the former U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, will advise Regions Financial Corp's board ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/29/bnp-paribas-hikes-capital-to-pay-back-state-early/" title="Full Article: BNP Paribas hikes capital, to pay back state early"> BNP Paribas hikes capital, to pay back state early</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Marcel Michelson</p> <p>PARIS (Reuters) - BNP Paribas <BNPP.PA>, France's biggest bank by market capitalization, on Tuesday joined the rush to pay back ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 26, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/26/badgers-beat-michigan-state-38-30/" title="Full Article: Badgers beat Michigan State, 38-30"> Badgers beat Michigan State, 38-30</a></h2> <p>MADISON (WSAU) The Wisconsin Badgers opened their Big 10 football season with a 38-30 win over Michigan State. UW quarterback Scott Tolzien threw for ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 25, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/25/kps-trustees-not-happy-about-state-cuts/" title="Full Article: KPS Trustees Not Happy about State Cuts"> KPS Trustees Not Happy about State Cuts</a></h2> <p>KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo School officials are urging parents and any other friends of the district to call their state lawmakers and tell them to defeat ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 25, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/25/state-budget-update/" title="Full Article: State Budget Update "> State Budget Update </a></h2> <p>LANSING -- They met into the evening but the state House wrapped up the session without taking a single budget vote yesterday. The Senate approved ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 23, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/23/state-budget-update/" title="Full Article: State Budget Update "> State Budget Update </a></h2> <p>LANSING -- Legislators returned to Lansing to work on the budget, but there didn’t appear to be much going on inside the Capitol, as ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 23, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/23/obama-to-raise-bar-for-keeping-state-secrets-repor/" title="Full Article: U.S. adopts new policy for state secrets claims"> U.S. adopts new policy for state secrets claims</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By James Vicini</p> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it will adopt a new policy that could limit the government ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 22, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/22/emos-plateau-state-mulls-more-charter-schools/" title="Full Article: EMOs Plateau? State Mulls More Charter Schools"> EMOs Plateau? State Mulls More Charter Schools</a></h2> <p>KALAMAZOO -- The state's charter schools are turning a profit for the companies that run them, but new data suggests the rate of growth ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/21/state-seeks-citizen-help-pot-busts/" title="Full Article: State Seeks Citizen Help with Pot Busts"> State Seeks Citizen Help with Pot Busts</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- Authorities are seeking the help of citizens in locating possible marijuana operations. The Michigan Domestic Cannabis Eradication and Suppression program wants Michigan out-of-door ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 21, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/21/state-budget-battle-about-commence/" title="Full Article: State Budget Battle about to Commence"> State Budget Battle about to Commence</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- State lawmakers have yet to complete the state budget with the end of the fiscal year now just days away.</p> <p>Kalamazoo State Senator ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 19, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/19/reinstating-state-troopers/" title="Full Article: Reinstating State Troopers"> Reinstating State Troopers</a></h2> <p>UNDATED -- More than half of the 100 laid off state troopers could be getting a long-awaited phone call, asking them to return to work ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, September 18, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/18/majority-of-us-state-jobless-rates-rose-in-august/" title="Full Article: Majority of U.S. state jobless rates rose in August"> Majority of U.S. state jobless rates rose in August</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jobless rates rose in the majority of U.S. states in August, tracking national trends, but unemployment rates fell in the Midwest ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 16, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/17/state-senate-adopts-resolution-fix-budget-process/" title="Full Article: State Senate Adopts Resolution to Fix Budget Process"> State Senate Adopts Resolution to Fix Budget Process</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- The state Senate has adopted a resolution aimed at ensuring that the Michigan House and Senate each pass balanced budgets in a timely ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 15, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/15/state-budget-deal-may-be-near/" title="Full Article: State Budget Deal May Be Near"> State Budget Deal May Be Near</a></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">LANSING -- House Speaker Andy Dillon has finally released a budget proposal with just a few weeks to go before the October 1<sup>st</sup> deadline ...</span></span></p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/14/secretary-states-mobile-branch-office-visits-schoo/" title="Full Article: Secretary of State's Mobile Branch Office Visits Schoolcraft"> Secretary of State's Mobile Branch Office Visits Schoolcraft</a></h2> <p>SCHOOLCRAFT -- The Secretary of State's Office is set to visit southern Kalamazoo County to make things easier for residents there. The Secretary of ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Mon, September 14, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/14/state-aid-to-magna-led-opel-draws-european-scrutin/" title="Full Article: Magna sees Opel paying back state loans by 2015"> Magna sees Opel paying back state loans by 2015</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Christiaan Hetzner and Philip Blenkinsop</p> <p>FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Magna <MGa.TO> will cut about 10,500 Opel jobs in Europe, the bulk in ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Sat, September 12, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/12/badgers-beat-fresno-state-2ots-34-31/" title="Full Article: Badgers beat Fresno State in 2OTs, 34-31"> Badgers beat Fresno State in 2OTs, 34-31</a></h2> <p>MADISON (WSAU) The Wisconsin Badgers beat Fresno State in double-overtime, 34-31 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The game was won on Phillip Welch ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, September 10, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/10/granholm-clarifies-state-librarys-future/" title="Full Article: Granholm Clarifies State Library's Future"> Granholm Clarifies State Library's Future</a></h2> <p>LANSING -- Governor Granholm's executive order closing HAL is getting some revision with a new order. The state's library and historical collections which ...</p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/09/bofa-letter-rejects-charges-by-cuomo/" title="Full Article: BofA letter rejects charges by NY state AG Cuomo"> BofA letter rejects charges by NY state AG Cuomo</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Joe Rauch</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp shot back at New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, saying he is "simply wrong ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Wed, September 09, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/09/governor-granholm-announces-plan-balance-states-bu/" title="Full Article: Governor Granholm Announces Plan to Balance State's Budget"> Governor Granholm Announces Plan to Balance State's Budget</a></h2> <p><span style="font-family: Arial;">UNDATED -- The Governor has released her plan to balance the state’s budget for the next two years. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It includes a mix of cuts ...</span></p> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Tue, September 08, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/sep/08/michigan-big-business-tells-state-government-make-/" title="Full Article: Michigan Big Business Tells State Government to Make Major Spending Reforms"> Michigan Big Business Tells State Government to Make Major Spending Reforms</a></h2> LANSING -- About a dozen big Michigan businesses are pushing state lawmakers to make major spending reforms rather than raise taxes. 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