MICHIGAN NewsRoom

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-20) The state of Michigan is trying to keep General Motors in the Renaissance Center in Downtown Detroit. Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry and Charity Nebbe talk about the history of GM and city of Detroit.

Aretha, Stevie to Celebrate Motown's 50th

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-20) The record label that introduced the world to Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin turns 50 this year, and Detroit is celebrating in a big way this weekend.

Bing Wants to Borrow to Clear Deficit

DETROIT, MI (2009-11-20) Detroit's mayor wants to borrow $250 million to wipe out part of the city's deficit.

Pennsylvania Prison Officials Touring Michigan Facilities For Possible Inmate Transfer

Grand Rapids, MI (2009-11-20) Pennsylvania may transfer up to 2,000 inmates to Michigan. If the deal goes through, it could save hundreds of jobs for correctional workers.

Incoming Detroit City Council President Supports $250 Million Bond Issue

Lansing, MI (2009-11-20) Charles Pugh says Detroit is facing tough choices, including cutting the size of city government. And he says it makes sense to go further into debt to deal with the budget crisis.

U of M: Economy Will Improve in 2010

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-20) University of Michigan economists say the state's economy will improve in 2010, but only in comparison to what has been one of the most "brutal" in a generation.

Michigan Holds Still Has Nation's Highest Jobless Rate

Lansing, MI (2009-11-20) A new University of Michigan forecast says unemployment will probably peak in 2010, but job growth will be very slow.

Generation Y Michigan: Creating Policies to Lure College Grads to Detroit

Detroit, MI (2009-11-20) When college students travel to Detroit, it s usually to visit nightclubs, maybe a ballgame. But last weekend a group of students spent time in the city for something completely different.

Ohio v. Michigan Rivalry Started Before the Football Games

a (2009-11-20) Michigan plays Ohio State tomorrow, for the 106th time. The Buckeyes have already wrapped up the Rose Bowl, while the Wolverines are fighting to secure a bowl bid - any bowl bid. But ESPN viewers still consider the rivalry the greatest in American sports. Michigan Radio Sports Commentator John U. Bacon says this rivalry goes back to before the teams even existed.

Asian Carp Inch Closer to Lake Michigan

Traverse City, MI (2009-11-20) Federal officials say the despised Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes and jeopardizing their $7 billion sport fishery.<

U of M Study: Dangers of Cardiac Arrest Hold Steady for 30 Years

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-20) A new University of Michigan study finds out-of-hospital heart arrest rates have not improved during the past 30 years.

AG: Discrimination Against Arabs, Muslims 'Intolerable'

DETROIT (2009-11-19) U-S Attorney General Eric Holder says it's "intolerable" for Muslims and Arab-Americans to feel discriminated against by law enforcement.

Clock Ticking on Education Reform Bills

Lansing, MI (2009-11-19) State lawmakers are running short on time to approve several education-reform bills to make Michigan eligible for half a billion dollars from the federal government.

Stabenow: Health Care Bill Will Move Foward

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) The US Senate is expected to vote on opening up debate on the bill Saturday, Republicans are expected to try to block that vote.

Next Year's ArtPrize To Feature More Prizes

Grand Rapids, MI (2009-11-19) ArtPrize organizers announced the dates of next year's event, and said they're looking for sponsors to create prizes of their own.

MSU to Help Students Who Lost Promise Scholarhip Money

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) Michigan State University is helping out 8-thousand Michigan students who relied on money from the Promise Scholarship program. The program has been cut from the state budget, and students are scrambling to find funds.

Demanding Answers

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) The state-appointed manager of Detroit Public Schools says he'll seek a court order to force witnesses to testify about questionable real estate transactions. Those witnesses include a current school board member.

Packed For Palin

Grand Rapids, MI (2009-11-19) Sarah Palin shows she can still draw a crowd in Grand Rapids.

Civil Rights Groups Hope To Meet With U.S. AG Eric Holder

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) Some Muslim and civil rights groups hope to meet with Holder to talk about the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah. Abdullah was shot and killed during an FBI raid last month.

Thanksgiving Travel

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-19) AAA Michigan predicts 1.2 million Michiganders plan to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. That's a slight increase over last year.

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