Former school bus aide pleads guilty in child abuse case
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – A 44-year-old former northern Michigan school bus aide has pleaded guilty in a child abuse case, saying he twisted a 13-year-old student’s arm and pushed him up against the side of a
Students struggle on tougher state test that sets baseline
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan’s new, more rigorous standardized tests show that half of students are proficient in reading while just a third are proficient in math.
State treasurer tells lawmakers: Detroit schools need help
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan state treasurer is warning lawmakers that Detroit’s public schools could be insolvent by spring if the Legislature doesn’t cover millions in debt.
Palestinian is shot near holy site
JERUSALEM (AP) – The Israeli army says its forces shot a Palestinian who tried to stab an Israeli soldier near a sensitive holy site in the West Bank city of Hebron.
Cause of fire at historic New Jersey synagogue unknown
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) – A fire that destroyed a historic synagogue in New Jersey last week appears to be accidental, but authorities are investigating what caused it.
US sues township for denying Islamic school’s zoning request
DETROIT (AP) – The federal government has sued a Michigan township for denying a zoning change that would allow construction of an Islamic school.
Mayor’s return to LA church canceled because of protesters
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s attempt to return to a church where protesters disrupted him has been scuttled after his plan was leaked online.
Jindal asks for dismissal of ACLU lawsuit against him
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is asking a state district judge to throw out a lawsuit that challenges Jindal’s executive order offering protections to people who oppose same-sex marriage.
Lawyer: Police interviewed Cosby accuser again this year
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Police reviewing a 2005 sex abuse case against Bill Cosby have re-interviewed his accuser, but an election next week could determine if he’s charged. A lawyer for ex-Temple University employee Andrea Constand says Constand
Chesney playing Pittsburgh a 2nd time since fans’ infamy
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kenny Chesney is returning to Pittsburgh for the second time since a 2013 concert that drew national attention for the disorderly behavior of fans. Chesney announced Tuesday he’ll be performing with Miranda Lambert and
Stevie Wonder, Usher, Kravitz to honor Richie at MusiCares
NEW YORK (AP) – Stevie Wonder, Usher, Lenny Kravitz and Demi Lovato will honor Lionel Richie when he’s named MusiCares person of the year in 2016. John Legend, The Roots and Zac Brown will also pay tribute
New York seaside city is rebounding 3 years after Sandy
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (AP) – The city of Long Beach, just outside New York City, appears to be making strides after suffering major flood damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 94,000 Jeeps due to fire risk
DETROIT (AP) – Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 94,000 SUVs because the air conditioning lines are too close to the exhaust manifold and could catch fire.
Ford 3Q earnings more than double on North America results
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – Ford Motor Co.’s net income more than doubled to $1.9 billion in the third quarter on strong sales of its new F-150 pickup truck. Ford reported record results in North America, where it
GM recalling 1.4M cars; oil leaks can cause engine fires
DETROIT (AP) – For the third time in seven years, General Motors is recalling cars that can leak oil and catch fire, sometimes damaging garages and houses. GM says it’s recalling the cars because repairs from the
Company launches system to serve wine by the glass
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – A northern Michigan winemaker has developed a device that dispenses wine by the glass from a refrigerated bag while preserving it for up to six months.
Some good news for Lions: X-rays negative on Stafford’s hand
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – X-rays on the left hand of quarterback Matthew Stafford came back negative and defensive back Rashean Mathis was cleared after going through the concussion protocol.
Lions fire offensive coordinator Lombardi, 2 OL coaches
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and offensive line coaches Jeremiah Washburn and Terry Heffernan on Monday, a day after the team dropped another game in a listless performance against
Chad Curtis says he’s broke but has ‘truth’ in lawsuit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) – Former major league baseball player Chad Curtis has told a judge he’s down to $39 and “nine noodles in my cell” as he defends himself in a civil lawsuit against young women
Torii Hunter, the heart of the Twins, retires at age 40
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Twins right fielder Torii Hunter has decided to retire. The Twins confirmed Monday that Hunter will call it a career. He told the Star Tribune he began the year believing this would be
Pistons waive Danny Granger, acquired in deal this offseason
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Pistons have waived forward Danny Granger. The 32-year-old Granger came to Detroit in the offseason deal in which the Pistons also acquired Marcus Morris and Reggie Bullock from the Phoenix
Bazemore gets the starting nod for Hawks in season opener
ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Hawks have confirmed that Kent Bazemore will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s season opener against the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-5 swingman started throughout the preseason at the small forward
2015 Sanilac County Project Connect Event brings the community together
(SANDUSKY) — Nearly 350 residents attended this year’s annual Project Connect event held October 1 at the Countryside Free Methodist Church in Sandusky. The event is sponsored by the Sanilac County Project Connect Committee, Sanilac County United
Farm machinery knocks TEC customers offline Monday
(AREA) — Thumb Electric Cooperative customers in Huron and Sanilac counties were knocked offline Monday afternoon after lines were snagged by farm machinery in Huron County’s Lincoln Township.
Deckerville Schools approve 2014-2015 audit
(DECKERVILLE) — The Deckerville School Board Monday night approved the annual audit for the 2014-2015 fiscal year as presented. Expenditures totaled $5.4 million with revenues at $5.3 million. A total of $152,366 was taken from the fund
Port Huron Police conduct underage alcohol and tobacco sting
(PORT HURON) — The Port Huron Police Department conducted a sting operation Monday focusing on underage sales of alcohol and tobacco to minors.
Implosion set next month for former Marysville Power Plant
(MARYSVILLE) — Implosion of the decommissioned Marysville Power Plant in Michigan has been set for November 7.
MIS will continue to bring NASCAR to Michigan for at least next five years
(BROOKLYN, Mich.) — NASCAR will return to Michigan International Speedway with a pair of weekends in 2016: June 10-12 and Aug. 26-28.