Today Holland To Challenge State Over Power Plant Expansion Holland, MI September 2, 2010 | WGVU Holland City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to challenge the state’s rejection of their bid to build a new coal-fired electric generation plant.
Teen Gets Up To 20 Years In Home Break In, Dog Killing Grand Rapids MI September 2, 2010 | AP A 15-year-old boy who broke into a Kentwood home and killed a family's dog with a hammer has been sentenced to spend up to 20 years in prison.
Four-Sate Region Updates Travel Website Springfield IL September 2, 2010 | AP Motorists in the states along the shores of Lake Michigan now have an updated website to ease their travels.
Environmental Coalition Awards Great Lakes Grants Ann Arbor MI September 2, 2010 | AP An environmental coalition is giving out about $190,000 to help groups take part in Great Lakes restoration efforts.
Facebook Post Catches Up With Juror Mt. Clemens MI September 2, 2010 | AP Suburban Detroi woman who Facebooked about a defendant's guilt before the trial ended draws fine and an object lesson in Democracy.
400 Runners Selected For Mackinac Bridge Crossing Lansing MI September 1, 2010 | AP Four hundred runners recently received some good news: They've been randomly selected to run across the Mackinac Bridge on Monday.
U.S. Sues West Michigan Farm For Antibiotics In Cows Grand Rapids MI September 1, 2010 | AP The U.S. is seeking a permanent injunction against a western Michigan dairy operation it says sold cows with illegal traces of antibiotics in their bodies.
Efforts To Restore Wetlands In Muskegon Lake Continue Muskegon, MI September 1, 2010 | WGVU $10 million in federal stimulus funds will help pay to re-establish wetlands and a natural shoreline. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration visited the site Wednesday for an update on the progress.
Tuesday Boat Explosion In SW Michigan Knocks 1 Overboard South Haven MI August 31, 2010 | AP Authorities say an explosion in the engine compartment of a 24-foot boat knocked one person overboard and forced three others to jump into the water for safety in southwestern Michigan.
Appeals Court: 'The Tea Party' Can't Make Ballot Lansing MI August 31, 2010 | AP The Michigan Court of Appeals has decided a group calling itself "The Tea Party" doesn't qualify for the Nov. 2 ballot because it didn't correctly show the party name on petitions.
Suspicious Luggage Sparks Questioning And Concerns Washington DC August 31, 2010 | AP A law enforcement official says two men on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Amsterdam have been questioned by Dutch authorities after U.S. officials found suspicious items in luggage belonging to one of the men.
In The Image Does More Than Giveaway New Back-To-School Shoes Grand Rapids, Mi August 31, 2010 | WGVU Organizers of the Shoes Help Our Elementary Students – or S.H.O.E.S. program – plan to give away thousands of new back to school shoes this week to area children in need. But WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports kids aren’t the only beneficiaries of the program.
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Monday So You Wanna Be A Movie Star? Thoughts From A Hollywood Actor-Turned-Teacher Burbank CA August 30, 2010 | WGVU Hollywood film crews shooting movie scenes have become almost an everyday experience lately in West Michigan. And that no doubt has at least a few people wondering about show business careers of their own.
As WGVU’s David Moore reports, being a successful actor or actress is as much about passion and persistence as it is about talent.
Michigan Democrats Nominate Thomas, Morris For Court August 30, 2010 | AP Michigan Democrats have nominated recently appointed Supreme Court Justice Alton Thomas Davis and Oakland County Circuit Judge Denise Langford Morris to run for the state's high court in November.
U of M Gets $7.5M U.S. Grant To Study Hospital Disease August 30, 2010 | AP The University of Michigan is undertaking a five-year, $7.5 million federal study of bacteria that cause an increasing number of serious infections in hospitals and nursing homes.
Michigan State Working To Keep Out Unwanted Pests August 30, 2010 | AP Michigan State University officials say they're working to make sure bedbugs aren't tagging along when thousands of students move back to campus this week.
AAA Michigan: State Gas Prices Up 2 Cents August 30, 2010 | AP AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up 2 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.71.
Updated Car Stickers To Include Environmental Info August 30, 2010 | AP Car shoppers will receive more details on window stickers about fuel efficiency, emissions, energy costs and energy consumption under a new government proposal for 2012 model year vehicles.
Gubernatorial Candidates In West Michigan This Week Holland, MI August 30, 2010 | WGVU Both the democratic and republican candidates hoping to become Michigan’s next governor are making stops in West Michigan this week.
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Friday Mott Foundation Gives $500,000 For Anti-Carp Efforts Flint MI August 27, 2010 | AP The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is giving $500,000 to the Great Lakes Commission to help it find ways to prevent invasive Asian carp from entering the lakes.
Serial Stabbings Suspect Now Jailed Without Bond In Flint Flint MI August 27, 2010 | AP A man suspected in 18 attacks in three states, including five fatal stabbings, has been ordered held without bond in the Genesee County jail.
Supporters: Alton Davis A Fair Judge, No Ideologue Lansing MI August 27, 2010 | AP The newest Michigan Supreme Court justice says he believes in civility and mutual respect - qualities some would argue have been scarce on the court in recent years.
Ford Recalls 575K Windstar Vans August 27, 2010 | AP Ford says it is recalling 575,000 older model Windstar vans in the United States and Canada over concerns that the rear axles can corrode and potentially break.
Thursday Rick Snyder Names Brian Calley As GOP Running Mate Grand Rapids MI August 26, 2010 | AP Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder has named 33-year-old conservative state Rep. Brian Calley as his running mate.
Detroit Mayor Backs Bernero For Michigan Governor Detroit MI August 26, 2010 | AP Virg Bernero has received the backing of fellow Democrat and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing in the race for Michigan governor.
Michigan House OK's Shifting $208M School Aid "Surplus" Lansing MI August 26, 2010 | AP A proposal to use $208 million from Michigan's K-12 school aid fund to help pay for other programs is advancing in the state legislature.
Joint Chiefs Of Staff Chair Gives Talk In Detroit August 26, 2010 | AP The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says support for veterans needs to be improved and broadened as thousands return from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
West Michigan Unemployment Rate Up In July Grand Rapids, Mi August 26, 2010 | WGVU The number of West Michigan job seekers is up. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports area unemployment rose in Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Holland, and Grand Haven.
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