Updated: 06/10/2005 - State Senator Virg Bernero has picked up two heavy endorsements for his bid as Lansing's next mayor. But, do these high profile backings make a difference on election day?

Updated: 06/09/2005 - The notorious "last day of school" will indeed be the last for 5 Lansing schools closing to fill budget holes after just a half-day of class on Friday.

Updated: 06/10/2005 - Two days before school lets out for summer, an eighth grade Holt science teacher is suspended. He's Lucas Funk, charged with first and second degree criminal sexual conduct and home invasion.

Updated: 06/09/2005 - Does Stephanie Yarber's success story translate to other infertile women?

Updated: 06/10/2005 - If Lansing's race for mayor is turning into a race for endorsements, Senator Virg Bernero is in the lead.

Updated: 06/09/2005 - Imagine a future where mid-Michigan motorists could fill up for half of what it costs now.

Updated: 06/09/2005 - The House bill would require customers to show identification when buying some cold and flu medicines that are also common ingredients in meth production.

Updated: 06/09/2005 - Republican senators pass their version of a plan to sell bonds to create jobs and business opportunities. Now it goes to the House.

Posted: 06/09/2005 - The raids were on Asian buffet-style restaurants. The owners were suspected of tax evasion.

Updated: 06/09/2005 - public hearing held on proposed horse facility in Eaton Rapids

Updated: 06/08/2005 - Splitting games between Oldsmobile Park and Kircher Municipal Park doesn't have everyone happy.

Updated: 06/08/2005 - The Mason Public Library has been closed for three weeks due to mold. Wednesday, representatives from the Capital Area District Library and the city met to discuss plans to reopen library.

Updated: 06/08/2005 - Horse racing in Eaton County? Don't bet on it just yet. A public hearing is being held Wednesday evening for those for and against the 200 acre project.

Updated: 06/08/2005 - If you're thinking about buying or replacing your central air conditioning unit... you may want to act fast.

Updated: 06/08/2005 - Despite more Americans being diagnosed with skin cancer than ever before, sunscreen use has dropped 12 percent in the past year according to a new study.

Updated: 06/08/2005 - General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced Tuesday 25,000 hourly jobs will be cut and an undetermined number of plants will be closed in the next three years.

Updated: 06/07/2005 - The nation's biggest automaker says it will save billions of dollars by eliminating 25,000 jobs in the United States over the next few years.

Updated: 06/07/2005 - In 2003 Mayor Tony Benavides signed an executive order for a living wage covering many workers contracted by the city. Monday The Lansing City Council voted to expand that coverage to about 80 more employees.

Updated: 06/07/2005 - Linemen have one of the most dangerous jobs.

Updated: 06/07/2005 - It'll be an extra two months before the man accused of killing 12-year-old Samantha Detzler goes on trial, much to the disappointment of her mother who says the family needs closure.

Updated: 06/06/2005 - The school's revised admissions policy is attracting more minority applicants.

Updated: 06/07/2005 - Ever wonder what's buried deep beneath the surface on the campus of Michigan State University?

Updated: 06/06/2005 - Detroit's Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza could be a victim of the Motor City's budget battle.

Updated: 06/06/2005 - Republicans say their plan won't require a tax or fee increase, but nobody is giving any details.

Updated: 06/06/2005 - Michigan wants to protect the Great Lakes against ocean ships bringing in exotic aquatic species.