Michigan’s new alert system will warn people of shootings and terror attacks
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s new Amber Alert-like system to quickly warn people of mass shootings, terrorist attacks and other nearby threats is operational. State...
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Western Michigan wants to set a record in marriage vow renewals
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan University is lining up hundreds of couples to renew their marriage vows as part of a homecoming weekend record...
Gov. Snyder signs medical marijuana regulations into law
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law new marijuana regulations that he says clarify Michigan’s 8-year-old voter-approved initiative that legalized the...
Michigan Legislature OKs third-grade reading, retention bill
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An early literacy bill cleared the Michigan Legislature on Wednesday, requiring third-graders be held back if they lag in reading, though...
Evenflo booster seats being recalled due to harness issue
DETROIT (AP) — Evenflo is recalling nearly 30,000 combination booster seats because children can loosen the harness without an adult’s knowledge. The recall covers certain...
Indiana, Michigan among 21 states sue to block expansion of overtime pay law
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A coalition of 21 states is suing the U.S. Department of Labor over a new rule that would make more higher-earning...
Legislature OKs bill to shield drug users when 911 is called
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Anyone in Michigan could report drug overdoses without fear of being prosecuted for illegal possession or use under legislation going to...
Michigan postal carrier pleads guilty to stealing cash, gift cards on mail route
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A former postal carrier in western Michigan who was accused of stealing gift cards and cash from residents on his...
Reading improvements for third graders approved by Michigan lawmakers
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers have given preliminary approval to compromise legislation designed to improve third-graders’ reading but that has been caught up in...
Michigan legislature seeks to keep plastic bags alive in the state
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Efforts to rid Michigan communities of plastic shopping bags would be banned under a bill set to advance in the Republican-led...