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Monday
GVSU's Facilities Services Are Asking For Winter Coat Donations
Allendale, Michigan  November 23, 2009  |  WGVU  As the holiday season approaches members from the facilities services at Grand Valley State University are sponsoring a winter coat donation drive.    

KISD Officials Mull Results Of $8,500 Study
Grand Rapids MI  November 23, 2009  |  WGVU  With another cut in state per pupil funding looming for Michigan public schools, district superintendents are at their wits’ ends trying to balance budgets. As WGVU's David Moore reports, the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) is among those looking for answers.    

Today
GRPS "Future Summit" This Weekend To Tackle Budget Problems
Grand Rapids, MI  November 20, 2009  |  WGVU  An event to consider the future of the Grand Rapids Public School district is open to parents, staff, students, and the community at large this weekend. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.   

Motown Marks 50 Years With Hometown Gala
Detroit MI  November 20, 2009  |  AP  Franklin, Wonder, Temps headline gala fund raiser.   

Man, Boy Plucked From Van Roof In Kalamazoo River
Allegan MI  November 20, 2009  |  AP  Close call for Uncle, Nephew when vehicle rolls intro 10 feet of water   

Big Changes At Michigan Blood
Grand Rapids MI  November 20, 2009  |  WGVU  Agency changes name, expands service area, hopes donations will pick up.    mp3

Big Changes At Michigan Blood
Grand Rapids MI  November 20, 2009  |  WGVU  New name, expanded service area--but same challenges.   

Economists Forsee Michigan To Continue Bleeding Jobs Next Year
Ann Arbor MI  November 20, 2009  |  AP  State on course for biggest loss in 70 years.   

Yesterday
Local Judges and Attorneys Prepare To Lip Sync
Grand Rapids, MI  November 19, 2009  |  WGVU  To raise money for the Justice Foundation of West Michigan– local Judges, attorneys and city commissioners are preparing to lip sync pop songs on Thursday night.    

Palin Kicks Off Book Tour In Grand Rapids Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI  November 19, 2009  |  WGVU  John McCain’s 2008 presidential running-mate Sarah Palin kicked off her bus tour for her new book “Going Rogue” in Grand Rapids Wednesday. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.     mp3

Michigan Jobless Rate Edges Down To 15.1 Percent
Lansing MI  November 19, 2009  |  AP  Slight downtick encouraging, but nobody's jumping to conclusions.   

Group Challenges Silverdome's $583,000 Sale
Pontiac, MI  November 19, 2009  |  AP  Judge to decide if Canadian firm's bid is legal and proper.   

Michigan State To Replace Some Lost College Grant Cash
East Lansing MI  November 19, 2009  |  AP  MSU joins growing trend.   

$25,000 Reward Being Offered In 28 Year-Old Murder Case
Grand Rapids, MI  November 19, 2009  |  WGVU  Police are hoping to revitalize an old cold case. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports a new reward in the homicide of Deanie Peters is being offered.    mp3

Grand Rapids Press' New Editor Addresses Concerns About Newspaper Industry's Future
Grand Rapids, mi  November 19, 2009  |  WGVU  The new editor of the Grand Rapids Press editor offered an optimistic view on the fate of the newspaper industry this week.     mp3

Downie Hailstone
  November 19, 2009  |  WGVU  Scott Vander Werf caught up with local Jazz vocalist Downie Hailstone. Downie performs Thursday, November 19, at 8:00pm for WGVU's JazzNight at Z's in Downtown Grand Rapids.    mp3

Wednesday
Big Crowds Expected As Palin Kicks Off Book Tour
Grand Rapids MI  November 18, 2009  |  AP  Grand Rapids draws nationwide attention with two book events in two days.   

Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments In Michigan Affirmative Action Ban
Cincinnati OH  November 18, 2009  |  AP  Court mulls argument that Michigan Constitutional Amendment violates US Constitution.   

Michigan Film Business Booming
Lansing MI  November 18, 2009  |  AP  Lights, camera, ACTION, as more studios take advantage of tax breaks.    

General Motors Gets Tax Break To Stay In Downtown Detroit HQ
Lansing MI  November 18, 2009  |  AP  Detroit Without GM? Company threatens to take the "Motor" out of the "Motor City."   

Autopsy Results Inconclusive In Police Custody Death Of East Grand Rapids Man
Grand Rapids MI  November 18, 2009  |  WGVU  Medical authorities await results of further tests before issuing cause of death.   

Tuesday
Mike Huckabee Stops in Grand Rapids On 60-Day Book Tour
Grand Rapids, MI  November 17, 2009  |  WGVU  The runner-up in the 2008 United States Republican presidential primaries – Mike Huckabee – is making a stop in Grand Rapids this afternoon. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.     mp3

Amway To Eliminate 93 Positions In US, Canada
Ada MI  November 17, 2009  |  AP  Most cuts to come at corporate HQ in Ada   

UNIGOV System Serves Indianapolis, Marion County Well Over The Years
Indianapolis IN  November 17, 2009  |  WGVU  As the city of Grand Rapids looks for ways to cut expenses, there’s been talk of more inter-government co-operation. Backers of consolidation sometimes point to the UNIGOV system of Indianapolis, a nationwide model. WGVU’s David Moore reports     mp3

Man Dies After East Grand Rapids Police Use Stun Gun On Him
East Grand Rapids MI  November 17, 2009  |  AP  Officers say man assualted one of them, then fled inside his home.   

Court To Consider Michigan Affirmative Action Ban
Cincinnati OH  November 17, 2009  |  AP  Opponents claim voter approved ban violates US constitution.   

Consolidation, Cooperation, Go A Long Way Toward Cutting Expenses
Indianapolis IN  November 17, 2009  |  WGVU  City-county consolidation in Indianapolis complicated, but effective. WGVU's David Moore reports.    mp3

Final "Michigan's Defining Moment" Forum At GVSU Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI  November 17, 2009  |  WGVU  West Michigan students and parents alike will have a chance to help shape the future of the state at a third and final town hall meeting at Grand Valley State University Wednesday morning.    mp3

Fans Line-Up Early For Huckabee & Palin Visits This Week
Kentwood, MI  November 17, 2009  |  WGVU  Mike Huckabee – former Arkansas Governor and one time republican presidential candidate – stopped in West Michigan Tuesday to promote his book, “A Simple Christmas” celebrating the holiday spirit. WGVU’s Lindsey Smith reports.    mp3

Monday
Here Comes the Annual Great American Smokeout
undated  November 16, 2009  |  WGVU  This Thursday marks the 34th anniversary of the Great American Smokeout, based on the premise that if you can quit smoking for just one day, you can kick the habit for good. WGVU’s David Moore reports    

Holland Event Celebrates "Global Entrepreneurship Week"
Holland, MI  November 16, 2009  |  WGVU  “Global Entrepreneurship Week” begins today and with it comes a variety of celebrations. WGVU's Lindsey Smith reports on one local event that pits college students against one another to become “The Lakeshore's Next Top Entrepreneur”.    mp3

GM Reports $1.2B 3Q Loss, But Calls It Progress
Detroit MI  November 16, 2009  |  AP  Could repay government loans four years early.   

AAA Michigan: State Gas Prices Down 9.4 Cents
Dearborn MI  November 16, 2009  |  AP  Weekly fuel gauge survey: steady supply, falling demand factor in to decrease.   

Michigan Residents May See Lower Heating, Gas Costs
Lansing MI  November 16, 2009  |  AP  Kinder, gentler winter expected to cut cost of staying warm.   

First Of Six Community Input Sessions For Future Of Grand Rapids Set For Tonight
Grand Rapids, MI  November 16, 2009  |  WGVU  The first of six community input sessions scheduled to help direct the City of Grand Rapids is set for this evening.   

Another Swine Flu Related Death Reported in West Michigan
Ottawa County  November 16, 2009  |  WGVU  The Kent County Health Department announced another death due to H1N1 flu. A 24-year-old woman died late last week due to complications associated with the flu and underlying medical conditions. Her death is the 4th one reported in West Michigan.    

Friday
Spring Arbor U Starts BA Programs In Ionia, Howell
Spring Arbor Township MI  November 13, 2009  |  AP  Montcalm County Community College first host of off campus programs.   

Kalamazoo Library Dropping Bookmobile To Save Cash
Kalamazoo MI  November 13, 2009  |  AP  Library on wheels parks for good.   

GM Offers Moves To Soon-To-Be Displaced UAW Workers
Spring Hill TN  November 13, 2009  |  AP  As Spring Hill closes, GM's Lansing-Area Delta Township plant may be a new home.   

Movie Review: Disney's A Christmas Carol
  November 13, 2009  |  WGVU  Scott Vander Werf reviews Disney's take on the Charles Dickens classic.     mp3

West Michigan Lawmaker Pushes Legislation For State Parks Funding
  November 13, 2009  |  WGVU  Legislation has been passed by the Senate that gives citizens the option when renewing their license plates to purchase a $10 passport to all state parks. The hope is that this will generate desperately needed funds for the park system. The legislation is currently in the House. WGVU's Kristi Arbogast reports.   

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