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Full ¿Snow¿ Moon

Peter Chan — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:53:00 EST

Colder Air on the Way

Skies will become clear to partly cloudy overnight allowing the full “snow” moon of February to be the dominant object in the sky through early morning. Temperatures will drop into the teens in the counties north of Grand Rapids, and fall to around 20 to the lower 20s from Grand Rapids southward.

Battle Creek Marine Meets Baby Girl For First Time

Jonathan Seely & Lindsay Kus — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:24:00 EST

73 Marines with Bridge Company 'A' return home from serving in Afghanistan

Families anxiously rushed the gym floor at the US Marine Corps Reserve in Battle Creek Tuesday evening as dozens of Marines returned home from serving in Afghanistan.

Smoke Detector Wakes Sleeping Man As House Burns

Dave Spencer — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:53:00 EST

A Muskegon County man runs out of a burning house without shoes or a coat and calls 911

Around 6:00pm Tuesday a fire broke out in Wesley Robinson's kitchen. He lives in the 3000 block of 6th Street in Muskegon Heights.

Officials Look to Make Teens Aware of 'Sexting' Consequences

Jonathan Seely — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:43:00 EST

They may not realize it at the time, but when teens share sexual images of minors with each other through their cell phones, they're committing a serious crime.

They may not realize it at the time, but when teens share sexual images of minors with each other through their cell phones, they're committing a serious crime.

FOX Focus: Energy Drinks and Health Problems

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:35:00 EST

Lots of people use energy drinks for a quick boost, but doctors say the intense fix may not be worth the health risk.

Army Allots More Funds to Great Lakes Projects

Jonathan Seely — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:20:00 EST

The Army Corp of engineers is allocating additional funds to Great Lakes dredging projects in order to support economic development and job creation.

The Army Corp of Engineers is allocating additional funds to Great Lakes dredging projects in order to support economic development and job creation.

BBB Issues Consumer Alert For Tax Service

Jonathan Seely — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:56:00 EST

The Better Business Bureau of West Michigan issued a consumer of alert regarding a tax preparation company with numerous consumer complaints against it.

The Better Business Bureau of West Michigan issued a consumer of alert regarding a tax preparation company with numerous consumer complaints made against it.

Governor Signs Bill to Aid Troubled School Districts

Jonathan Seely — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:17:00 EST

Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill Tuesday intended to help troubled school districts, including Detroit Public Schools, as they work toward financial stability.

Police Investigating Death of 5 Month Old Girl

Jonathan Seely — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:29:00 EST

A toddler's death is under investigation after emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on a report of a child not breathing.

High Speed Amtrak Service Gets Green Light

Ryan Webber — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:24:00 EST

¿¿Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) have received federal approval to increase maximum speeds of Amtrak trains in western Michigan and northern Indiana to 110 mph.