Google Fiber in Grand Rapids: Is the emperor wearing any clothes?
By Troy Reimink | The Grand Rapids Press
March 20, 2010, 5:46AM
Are stunts in cities such as Grand Rapids, Duluth and Topeka just providing Google with free marketing? Full story »
Guest commentary: Billions to restore Great Lakes is Michigan pork
By Guest writer
March 20, 2010, 2:47AM
Russ Harding is senior environmental policy analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland. Full story »
Official from Albion returns from Haiti, says health facilities must be rebuilt
By Larry Hook | Jackson Citizen Patriot
March 19, 2010, 11:43PM
An area man recently experienced a firsthand look at the devastation caused by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti. Tom Hunsdorfer, 60, of Albion visited Haiti from March 8-12 as part of a rescue mission group for International Child Care. The organization operates health clinics throughout Haiti, as well as the Grace Children's Hospital in Port-au-Prince. Hunsdorfer is the... Full story »
Michigan Department of Corrections challenges Grand Rapids police chief over parole system comments
By John Tunison | The Grand Rapids Press
March 19, 2010, 8:21PM
Thursday's police shooting of Gabriel Hood sparked a war of words between Grand Rapids authorities and the Michigan Department of Corrections. Full story »
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Coming Sunday: Michigan 10.0 series explores environmental issues facing state; live chat on Tuesday
By Meegan Holland | The Grand Rapids Press
March 19, 2010, 7:14PM
Join Russ Harding of the Mackinac Center and James Clift of the Michigan Environmental Council for a live chat at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23. Full story »
Troy Police catch 12-year-old drinking with two older teens on St. Patrick's Day
By Aaron Foley | MLive.com
March 19, 2010, 7:11PM
Police in Troy say a 12-year-old and a 17-year old were drinking in the back seat of a car while another teen was driving erratically. Full story »
As RASCO deal goes bust, convicted embezzler Richard A. Short faces up to life in prison for new fraud charges
By Kristin Longley | Flint Journal
March 19, 2010, 6:25PM
At the same time convicted embezzler Richard A. Short was working on snagging a multimillion-dollar tax credit from the state with the promise of bringing jobs to Flint, authorities say he was scamming thousands of dollars from an 86-year-old neighbor with dementia. Full story »
Proposed Fruitport Township casino clears major hurdle
By Eric Gaertner | Muskegon Chronicle
March 19, 2010, 5:19PM
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP — Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the tribal government of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians announced Friday that an agreement has been reached that is a major step toward a proposed casino in Fruitport Township. Two amendments to the tribe’s current gambling compact have been agreed on, allowing the tribe to move forward with the process of... Full story »
Judge sets $9.2M bond for accused embezzler Richard A. Short, whose company landed $9.1M tax credit from state
By Kristin Longley | Flint Journal
March 19, 2010, 4:37PM
Short, 57, was arraigned today on 24 counts of felony fraud — one count of fraud, two counts of embezzlement and 21 counts of illegally using a financial transaction device, Genesee County Prosecutor said. Full story »
Michigan PM Links: Barack Obama and Sarah Palin set to speak in Michigan May 1, which one will you see?
By MLive.com staff
March 19, 2010, 4:20PM
In this afternoon's links: Barack Obama and Sarah Palin face off in a Michigan speaking engagement showdown, a Chesterfield Twp. man gets caught on tape groping a teenager at Kohl's and a '75 Oldsmobile from Battle Creek lands a starring role in the new box office release "The Bounty Hunter." Full story »
Oops or abuse? Warren parents charged after leaving son, 3, at Caeserland over weekend
By Jonathan Oosting | MLive.com
March 19, 2010, 2:47PM
Two Warren parents could face up to four years in prison after leaving their 3-year-old son at a Caeserland restaurant following his birthday party on Saturday. Full story »
Department of Corrections announces 10 parole violation charges against Richard A. Short, convicted embezzler, CEO of RASCO
By Laura Angus | Flint Journal
March 19, 2010, 2:27PM
Short, a convicted embezzler whose Flint company was able to land a $9 million tax break from an unwitting state board this week, was charged today with violating parole. Full story »
Today's top 3: Grand Rapids police chief says 'officers are always in grave danger' after fatal shooting
By Troy Reimink | The Grand Rapids Press
March 19, 2010, 1:58PM
See which stories are getting the most traffic today on Mlive.com. Full story »
Reports: Sam Riddle will get a plea deal from prosecutors in domestic assault case
By Aaron Foley | MLive.com
March 19, 2010, 12:31PM
Political consultant Sam Riddle will have to pencil in a May 3 court date stemming from allegations of domestic assault back in December. Full story »
Man shot by Grand Rapids police had 1996 homicide charge in Detroit
By John Tunison | The Grand Rapids Press
March 19, 2010, 12:16PM
Records show Hood was sentenced for armed robbery, reduced from homicide. Full story »
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