State Representative Howell: Bills will make government more transparent
(AREA) — State Representative Gary Howell has co-sponsored legislation that gives the public more access to records involving Michigan’s executive branch and the state Legislature.
CBS and ‘Young and Restless’ lead with Daytime Emmy nods
NEW YORK (AP) – CBS led with 77 nominations overall while its daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” led with 27 nods when nominations were announced Thursday for the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy awards.
The Rolling Stones arrive in Cuba for historic concert
HAVANA (AP) – The Rolling Stones have arrived in Cuba on the eve of the rock band’s historic free concert in a country where its music was once silenced.
New TV segments tell of fateful twists that changed history
BOSTON (AP) – A new series airing on the History Channel focuses on some small but decisive twists of fate that changed the course of human affairs.
Garry Shandling, comic, ‘Larry Sanders Show’ creator, dies
NEW YORK (AP) – Garry Shandling, who as an actor and comedian pioneered a pretend brand of self-focused docudrama with “The Larry Sanders Show,” has died.
Representative Lauwers’ bill aiding Ag drivers on its way to governor
(AREA) — Legislation introduced by 81st District State Representative Dan Lauwers enabling agricultural drivers to renew their seasonal commercial driver’s licenses at the start of the planting season received final House approval this week and is on
Nominations sought for Marlette “Citizen of the Year” Banquet; deadline set for April 14, 2016
(MARLETTE) — The Marlette Masons, in conjunction with the Marlette Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the annual awards dinner in May to recognize members of the Marlette community for their service and dedication to the community.
Soo Locks reopen for 2016 Great Lakes cargo shipping season
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) – The Soo Locks have reopened for the 2016 cargo shipping season on the upper Great Lakes.
Sheahan scores 2, helps Red Wings hold off Canadiens 4-3
DETROIT (AP) – Riley Sheahan scored a career-high two goals to help Detroit take a four-goal lead into the third period and the Red Wings held on to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Thursday night.
Dickey roughed up for Blue Jays in win over Tigers
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) – Toronto knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was roughed up for four runs in five innings Thursday and the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4.
Onsted’s Austin Davis repeats as AP Class B Player of Year
ONSTED, Mich. (AP) – Onsted’s Austin Davis has repeated as Associated Press Class B boys basketball Player of the Year.
NASCAR fines Patrick, Kyle Busch after California race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Danica Patrick has been fined $20,000 by NASCAR for walking near the race track after a crash. Kyle Busch has been fined $10,000 for failing to meet media obligations at California.