Updated: 3:00 PM U.S. Senator Carl Levin says it didn't take much time for needs in Iraq to become apparent.

Updated: 1:50 PM One candidate for the GOP's top spot is dropping out and throwing his support to a candidate who hasn't even formally announced.

Updated: 2:07 PM Jackson Public Schools voted 5 to 2 in favor of cutting thier budget $1.2 million. As a result they will privitize thier custodial services and lay off more then 50 workers and cut 60 job positions.

Updated: 2:03 PM When the last bell rings and children head out of Donley Elementary School in East Lansing, they're met by a member of the Meridian Township Police Department. That's because the school does not have a crossing guard.

Updated: 2:05 PM Here’s how to prevent packing on pounds during the holidays.

Updated: 6:07 PM Blackman Township charges Haslett man for criminal sexual conduct with two Jackson girls--ages 13 and 15.

Updated: 4:54 PM The six finalists for Car of the Year have been announced. The winner will be announced at the Detroit auto show next month.

Updated: 3:56 PM Michigan Electors cast an official vote in the Presidential election.

Updated: 8:59 PM Deadlines approach for gift-givers looking to ship packages

Updated: 8:56 PM Facing likely layoffs, workers meet to hear details, and plan for the future.

Updated: 7:55 PM The district proposes closing schools to help meet $10 million in necessary budget cuts.

Updated: 6:11 PM In May, the MSU Board of Trustees approved the College of Human Medicine's move to Grand Rapids, and on President McPherson's last time at the table he gets reassured that plans will continue.

Updated: 5:18 PM Health officials say there are about 175,000 additional doses allocated to Michigan.

Updated: 4:46 PM Two players are accused of assaulting and attempting to rob a fellow student.

Updated: 1:11 PM Residents who live near the Pennsylvania Bridge in Lansing gathered with city officials at Lyons Elementary to talk about their concerns over the project which will shut down traffic between Mt. Hope and Cavanaugh until late next year.

Updated: 1:48 PM Five major cell phone companies plan to have a wireless directory to help callers connect with other wireless callers. Not all companies say it's a good idea.

Updated: 6:58 PM Tucked away among hundreds of chickens on the campus of Michigan State University is one of the biggest contributors to genetic science.

Updated: 6:25 PM The public health order restricting the vaccine for only high-risk people is now lifted. You can call your doctor to get a flu shot or check out our list of clinics.

Updated: 4:48 PM The new pact includes a pay raise and some concessions.

Updated: 4:31 PM Legislation eliminating high school MEAP tests has been sent to Governor Granholm.

Updated: 4:24 PM Commencement ceremonies are planned for more than 2,700 students this weekend.

Updated: 3:19 PM One person is dead and another eight are hospitalized.

Updated: 2:56 PM Michigan legislators forced out by term limits are saying goodbye to their colleauges. One sings his farewell.

Updated: 1:07 PM An author drops his lawsuit with Ann Arbor's public library.

Updated: 1:04 PM The additional agents will beef up the Bureau's counter-terrorism abilities in Michigan.