WGVU Top Local Stories http://www.wgvunews.org Your West Michigan NPR and Local News station en-us Copyright 2010 WGVU http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:03:24 EST ArtPrize Venue Registration Now Open Locations are being sought to serve as venues for ArtPrize 2010. Open registration began Monday for those with a potential spot within a 3-square-mile zone in downtown Grand Rapids. http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6292 WGVU News Story 6292 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:03:24 EST Michigan's Only Known Wild Wolverine Found Dead The body of the 28-pound female was found Saturday along a trail in Michigan's Thumb. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment is investigating the cause of death. http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6291 WGVU News Story 6291 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:06:17 EST GOP Governor Candidate Cox Releases 2009 Tax Returns Republican Mike Cox has released his 2009 tax returns, the first gubernatorial candidate to do so. http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6290 WGVU News Story 6290 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:54:25 EST E-T Phone Earth, Please Call Collect? Humans have long been fascinated by UFO's and the notion of extra terrestrials. Countless TV shows, books, movies and other popular media have helped fuel the interest. But a California-based group is actively looking for "ET" using some state-of-the-science research. WGVU's David Moore reports... http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6288 http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/audio/6288_031510.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:29:57 EST AAA Michigan: State Gas Prices Up 2.5 Cents Gas continues slow but steady inching upward toward $3 http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6287 WGVU News Story 6287 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:25:16 EST Efforts To Lengthen Michigan Term Limits Appear Stalled How long is too long? http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6286 WGVU News Story 6286 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:57:17 EST 5 States Rush Plans For $1.5B In Housing Funds Michigan among states working on blueprint for using Federal foreclosure assistance. http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6285 WGVU News Story 6285 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:54:58 EST Lakers Drop 78-76 Instant Classic In Overtime To Saint Joseph's In Regional Semifinals GVSU closes season with 22-9 record http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6284 WGVU News Story 6284 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:45:20 EST Look For 2010 Census Forms In Your Mailbox Arguably easiest way to help assure local public schools, area hospitals, and west Michigan roads and highways are funded is to fill out a U.S. Census form. WGVU's Lindsey Smith reports the once-in-a-decade opportunity is now. http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6282 http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/audio/6282_031510.MP3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST Coopersville Officials Talk Wind Energy Monday Night Informal discussions about the possibilities of wind energy in Coopersville are set for Monday evening. The public is invited to join city council, members of the planning commission and an expert on the topic from Grand Rapids Community College. http://www.wgvu.org/wgvunews/?id=sdetail&sty=6237 WGVU News Story 6237 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST