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Unemployed workers are competing for fewer jobs

Unemployed workers are competing for fewer jobs

Labor Department data released Tuesday indicated there were 6.1 unemployed workers in December, on average, for every available position.

Autopsy on Nancy Kerrigan's father reveals details of death

 Nancy Kerrigan's father died of a heart rhythm problem after suffering a neck injury so severe it damaged his voice box.

Congress questions Obama Administration about effort to stop Asian Carp

Congress questions Obama Administration about effort to stop Asian Carp

Federal officials are resisting a demand from Michigan and five other states to close shipping locks on Chicago waterways that could provide a doorway to Lake Michigan for the carp.

Retooling Michigan: How to save the Great Lakes from Asian Carp

Retooling Michigan: How to save the Great Lakes from Asian Carp

The Asian Carp threatens a $7-billion industry.  As part of our on going effort, Retooling Michigan,  WZZM 13 On Your Side is looking for solutions to our state's problems.

State has backup plan for count day if storm causes cancellations

State has backup plan for count day if storm causes cancellations

With a winter storm warning in effect, Wednesday could be a potential Back to Bed day. It's not great timing because that's spring count day.

Toyota recalling Prius and other hybrids in US

Toyota recalling Prius and other hybrids in US

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems-- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

EMU student treated for tuberculosis

EMU student treated for tuberculosis

An Eastern Michigan University student has been treated for tuberculosis, and Washtenaw County Public Health workers are alerting other students of the risks.

Ohio man charged after blowing past security at Detroit Metro Airport with no ticket, bags

Kaylan Policherla had no ticket or baggage when he walked up to a passenger security gate Monday morning at Detroit Metro Airport - and just kept going.

Quake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital

Quake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital

A magnitude 5.7-earthquake has shaken southern Mexico near the Oaxaca coast.

Chrysler pledges $550M to build Fiat 500 in Mexico

Chrysler pledges $550M to build Fiat 500 in Mexico

Chrysler Group LLC says it will invest $550 million to build the Fiat 500 minicar at its assembly plant near Mexico City.

US to commit $78.5 million to try to halt Asian carp

US to commit $78.5 million to try to halt Asian carp

The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry.

Grand Valley State University receives grant to study wind energy in Lake Michigan

 The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved two grants totaling about $1.7 million for studying the development of offshore wind technologies in the state.

Current Conditions for 49544

Grand Rapids - Snow

Snow

28°F

Feels Like: 16°F

Wind: 18mph

Humidity: 74%

Updated:14:53 EST

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News Headlines

Unemployed workers are competing for fewer jobs

Unemployed workers are competing for fewer jobs

Labor Department data released Tuesday indicated there were 6.1 unemployed workers in December, on average, for every available position.

Autopsy on Nancy Kerrigan's father reveals details of death

 Nancy Kerrigan's father died of a heart rhythm problem after suffering a neck injury so severe it damaged his voice box.

Congress questions Obama Administration about effort to stop Asian Carp

Congress questions Obama Administration about effort to stop Asian Carp

Federal officials are resisting a demand from Michigan and five other states to close shipping locks on Chicago waterways that could provide a doorway to Lake Michigan for the carp.

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Lakeshore News

Retooling Michigan: How to save the Great Lakes from Asian Carp

Retooling Michigan: How to save the Great Lakes from Asian Carp

The Asian Carp threatens a $7-billion industry.  As part of our on going effort, Retooling Michigan,  WZZM 13 On Your Side is looking for solutions to our state's problems.

Sports

Hungry? Whitecaps narrow new menu choices down to ten

Hungry? Whitecaps narrow new menu choices down to ten

For the last three weeks, the West Michigan Whitecaps have been soliciting ideas for new food items to be served at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Health News

Blair Moreau: Balancing your emotional, spiritual and physical health

Blair Moreau: Balancing your emotional, spiritual and physical health

Do you ever feel life is wearing you down? Stress level is high, time is short and you are rushing to your next appointment or event. You may understand that you need to improve your emotional fitness, but what does that mean?

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