Scott Stoner | For the Citizen PatriotAfter the Hanging of the Greens concert a fireworks display took place on Spring Arbor University's campus.More than 1,500 visitors came out for Spring Arbor University's ninth annual Hanging of the Greens to celebrate... Full Story »
The Jackson City Council may come to the rescue Tuesday and approve a $100,000 loan to RTD Manufacturing so it can meet a tight deadline on a signed military contract.RTD was awarded the $727,720 contract earlier this month, but had... Full Story »
Michigan State Police are investigating a suspected meth lab discovered inside a Wheatland Township home Thursday evening, according to a news release from the Jonesville post.Troopers arrived at the home, where they found two females using and cooking methamphetamine in... Full Story »
Testimony ends in prison-killing caseBy Danielle Quisenberrydquisenberry@citpat.com — 768-4929Apollo Johnson testified Friday he intended to make sure things were "all right" between him and Frank Carnell Smith when he approached the other prisoner last year outside the shower area at... Full Story »
Today's top pickGifts from Nature for Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Road, Franklin Township near Tipton. $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers. 517-431-2060.Don't miss• Matt King's Christmas Tribute, Elvis tribute show, 6 p.m. today, American Legion... Full Story »
TRAVERSE CITY Members of Congress are pushing for emergency action to prevent voracious Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and damaging their $7 billion fishery. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to close shipping locks on a waterway south of Chicago that could provide a pathway for the carp to reach Lake Michigan. A Senate ... Full Story »
LANSING -- The Lansing school board has scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to continue its discussion of mid-year budget cuts. On Thursday, Superintendent T.C. Wallace Jr. pulled the districts alternative education program and program for gifted and talented elementary students off the table as potential cuts. The board authorized administrators to take steps to re-open contract ... Full Story »
MOUNT CLEMENS A Macomb County jury has convicted a 24-year-old man of negligent homicide charges in the deaths of three 17-year-old boys. Full Story »
LANSING Ruth Gaudard said she can tolerate the snow and cold weather - but only for the holiday season. It is time for snow - at least for the next two weeks - then it can go away, said the 57-year-old Lansing woman. Full Story »
WHITE OAK TWP. - A recent house fire in the Stockbridge area has left a family without a home for the holidays, according to the Michigan State Police Lansing Post. Full Story »
Police urge drivers to slow down on Michigan's highways this winter to avoid dangerous accidents, but they say, you don't have to avoid the them altogether to stay safe. Full Story »
WWII vet robbed and beaten in his home. Full Story »
Cause of death is under investigation. Full Story »
Dancer linked to ex-Detroit mayor's mansion night of disappearance. Full Story »
Says he needs time to heal with his family Full Story »
MOUNT CLEMENS — A Macomb County jury has convicted a 24-year-old man of negligent homicide charges in the deaths of three 17-year-old boys. Full Story »
LANSING -- The Lansing school board has scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to continue its discussion of mid-year budget cuts. Full Story »
TRAVERSE CITY — Members of Congress are pushing for emergency action to prevent voracious Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and damaging their $7 billion fishery. Full Story »
LANSING -- The Michigan corrections officer who authorities say was attacked and severely beaten by a prisoner remained in critical but stable condition today at Sparrow Hospital, and is showing signs of recovering, officials said. Full Story »
WHITE OAK TWP. - A recent house fire in the Stockbridge area has left a family without a home for the holidays, according to the Michigan State Police Lansing Post. Full Story »
Champagne and Chauvinism Event. Benefiting The Michigan Women's Historical Center. December 7, 2009. (l to r) Linda Gobler of Williamston, and event co-founder Annie Farrell of Okemos at the Champagne and Chauvinism Event. Full Story »
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury today unveiled pay rules for lower-ranking executives at General Motors Co. and GMAC, while Chrysler Group LLC and Chrysler Financial were exempt because they fell below a $500,000 cutoff. Full Story »
DETROIT - No one can fault General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre for delivering on his promise of change. Full Story »
MOUNT CLEMENS — A Macomb County jury has convicted a 24-year-old man of negligent homicide charges in the deaths of three 17-year-old boys. Full Story »
LANSING -- The Lansing school board has scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to continue its discussion of mid-year budget cuts. Full Story »
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) - Two men will serve lengthy prison sentences after being found guilty of beating and robbing a World War II veteran in his Livingston County home. Full Story »
DETROIT (AP) - The Department of Defense says a U.S. Marine from Detroit has been killed in Iraq. The Pentagon announced Friday that Sgt. Ralph Anthony Webb Frietas died Tuesday of unknown causes in Baghdad. Full Story »
It's a big day for some Lansing Community College students. The college of human health and public services held a graduation ceremony for about 60 nursing students. Their futures are so bright. Full Story »
Cold temperatures mixed with the lake effect snow makes it hard to keep the roads clear. That's because salt doesn't always work in those conditions. Semi trucks in the median, police working overtime, highways shut down, traffic backed up for miles, icy roads made for a messy morning commute. Full Story »
With winter well underway, the Red Cross anticipates more fires. They're afraid the economy hurts their ability to come to the rescue. A mobile home fire three weeks ago, on Thursday, an apartment fire leaves 6 families and more than a dozen people homeless. Full Story »
An agreement was reached Tuesday on changes to the ambulance service contracts with the county but approval will have to wait for another meeting. Full Story »
After serving 26 years on the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Steve Moore has retired. Full Story »
Those in the mood to celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way can do so in Reading this weekend. Full Story »
Jonesville, Mich. — Read the story here or in our print edition. If you go... WHAT: “My True Love Gave To Me” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” WHERE: Jonesville High School Auditorium at 460 Adrian St. Full Story »
Crews from Mauldon Construction of Mason, Mich. recently began work on the overhaul of Waldron village’s water system. Full Story »
Detroit -- The historic Old Wayne County Building regains some of its fabulous baubles, on the eve of becoming empty. "Victory and Progress" the majestic statues of horse-drawn chariots, will be lifted by a very tall crane back onto the Beaux-Arts landmark this the weekend. Taxpayers footed the $668,000 bill for the statues' extensive repair and cleaning. Full Story »
Hazel Park -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has this afternoon reopened the Nine Mile Road Bridge over Interstate 75. Full Story »
Detroit -- Using crime data to fight violence and drug dealing has paid off in one east-side area of Detroit, and the same approach will soon be used in other city neighborhoods, law enforcement officials from federal, state and local government agencies said today. Full Story »
Roseville -- Police have two Warren men in custody in connection with an identity theft and credit card fraud ring, officials said today. Full Story »
Mount Clemens -- A Clinton Township man accused for his role in an April 2008 crash that killed three L'Anse Creuse students was found guilty this morning. Full Story »
The 9 Mile Road overpass above I-75 in Hazel Park reopened this afternoon, the Michigan Department of Transportation said. Full Story »
A Grosse Pointe Woods man was arraigned today in Roseville's 39th District Court on mortgage fraud charges after a three-month investigation by Roseville police. Full Story »
They have nicknames like "Murda," "Rat," "T-Money," "Dae-Dae" and "Big-E." Full Story »
With Quicken Loans planning to move downtown Detroit come springtime, the company is giving its employees and their families a frosty look at their new environment this Sunday afternoon. Full Story »
A Detroit Police chaplain testified today that the person who fired a gun at him moments after a shooting on his street was at least 6 inches taller than a teen imprisoned for the 2007 quadruple killings. Full Story »
Save for today its going to snow, snow and snow some more in northern Michigan. Full Story »
Grand Traverse County employees and elected officials could take home $1,000 to $1,400 in extra pay next year in an effort to trim health insurance costs. Full Story »
Andy Fowler sees nothing but snow when he tunes in to recently relocated public access channels. Fowler, of Traverse City, does not have digital cable, opting instead to keep his analog television service. That means he cant view a pair of public access and educational channels as some area residents continue to struggle with cable provider Charter Communications decision to move those to a ... Full Story »
Police didnt improperly seize evidence from former 13th Circuit Court referee Dennis Mikkos office, a judge ruled. Full Story »
A local inmate faces a felony weapons charge after he allegedly constructed a shank inside his jail cell. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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