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Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-21) Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his own end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.

GM and the Ren Cen: A History

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) Motown turns 50 this year, and Detroit is celebrating in a big way this weekend.

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.

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.<

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.

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.

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.

Granholm's College Tour

Lansing, MI (2009-11-18) The governor is asking students and their families to lobby state Senate Republicans to restore the Promise scholarship.

New Breast Cancer Screening Device Unveiled

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-18) A Detroit hospital has launched a company to build and sell a new breast cancer screening device.

Seventeen Ways to Save the Planet

Ann Arbor, MI (2009-11-18) Hanging your laundry out to dry and turning down the temperature on your water heater can make a big difference for the planet. Michigan Radio's Charity Nebbe finds out seventeen different things Americans can do to change our carbon footprint.

Attorney: Text Messages Were Not Extortion Tool

Detroit, MI (2009-11-18) Attorney Mike Stefani ended his testimony Wednesday at the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board. He's accused of unethical conduct while getting an $8.4 million settlement on behalf of police officers who claimed they were illegally demoted or dismissed.

Michigan's Jobless Rate Declines

Lansing, MI (2009-11-18) The national jobless rate went up last month, but Michigan's unemployment rate dropped slightly in October.

Where's My Eggo Waffle? Atlanta, GA (2009-11-18) The Kellogg Co. says the heavy rains that brought floods to parts of metro Atlanta in September contributed to problems that led to a continuing shortage of its Eggo brand frozen waffles.

Kwame Kilpatrick Back in Court

Detroit, MI (2009-11-18) A hearing is to resume about former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's personal finances and a request to cut his $6,000 monthly restitution in half.

Sarah Palin's Book Tour Starts Today

Grand Rapids, MI (2009-11-18) Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan.

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