The deadly tornado in Oklahoma and the threat of severe weather in Mid-Michigan has school districts taking a closer look at their weather safety policies.More>>
The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside an Oklahoma City area church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of a deadly tornado that...More>>
A Mid-Michigan man is approaching a goal that seems nearly impossible. Over more than three decades he will have run more than 58,000 miles for a very special purpose.More>>
In honor of their service and sacrifice, Hyde Park Assisted Living facility in Flushing held a collection drive, with a goal of sending care packages to troops overseas.More>>
The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder are nearing agreements on the state budget targets that will likely not include a proposed expansion of government health insurance...More>>
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...
Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspect
In a story May 20 about the Susan Powell investigation, The Associated Press reported erroneously the day that Josh Powell committed suicide. It happened on Feb. 15, 2012.
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that...
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled...
An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common...
An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common high...
By The Associated Press Residents sift through the remnants of their homes and parents embrace children outside a demolished elementary school. Emergency workers tend to the wounded.
By The Associated Press Residents sift through the remnants of their homes and parents embrace children outside a demolished elementary school. Emergency workers tend to the wounded.
The president of a New York police union defended an officer who accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder, saying Tuesday the only person responsible for the...
The president of a New York police union defended an officer who accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder, saying Tuesday the only person responsible for the woman's death...
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept...
I left the office in Oklahoma City as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would...
Officials in western Michigan say they've identified a body found on the shore of the Thornapple River as that of a 30-yer-old man who disappeared 11 weeks ago.
Officials in western Michigan say they've identified a body found on the shore of the Thornapple River as that of a 30-yer-old man who disappeared 11 weeks ago.
Three former Ford Motor Co. executives have been charged with crimes against humanity in Argentina for allegedly targeting union workers for kidnapping and torture after the country's 1976 military coup.
Three former Ford Motor Co. executives have been charged with crimes against humanity in Argentina for allegedly targeting union workers for kidnapping and torture after the country's 1976 military coup.
The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder are nearing agreements on the state budget targets that will likely not include a proposed expansion of government health...
The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder are nearing agreements on the state budget targets that will likely not include a proposed expansion of government health insurance...
General Motors plans to invest more than $44 million in Lansing and create 200 new jobs. GM says it will build a 400,000-square-foot building next to the Lansing Grand River plant to assemble parts and put them in the right...
Monroe County authorities have brought charges against a man they say made threats against two judges by phone and the Internet because he was upset about the handling of his divorce case.
Monroe County authorities have brought charges against a man they say made threats against two judges by phone and the Internet because he was upset about the handling of his divorce case.
Friday, March 8 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-03-08 22:19:36 GMT
(3/7/13) General Motors says it's developing an electric car with a range of 200 miles. The automaker says by 2017 it will have a half million hybrid and pure electric cars on the road.GM CEO Dan Akerson
General Motors says it's developing an electric car with a range of 200 miles. The automaker says by 2017, it will have a half million hybrid and pure electric cars on the road.
Monday, February 25 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-02-25 22:30:49 GMT
(02/25/13) - Last summer, a statue of automotive pioneer Louie Chevrolet was unveiled in downtown Flint. A few months later, he was joined by a likeness of David Dunbar Buick. Now, another automotive
Last summer, a statue of automotive pioneer Louie Chevrolet was unveiled in downtown Flint.
Monday, February 11 2013 5:06 PM EST2013-02-11 22:06:35 GMT
(02/11/13) - Even in the middle of winter, it's never too cold to start thinking about taking the car out of the garage. "Oh, yeah. You spend the whole winter getting them fixed up, repaired, and ready
Even in the middle of winter, it's never too cold to start thinking about taking the car out of the garage.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 5:48 PM EST2013-02-05 22:48:09 GMT
(2/5/13) When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast last fall, thousands of cars were damaged by flood waters. Some of those cars could end up in mid-Michigan and --if you're not careful-- you could buy a
When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast last fall, thousands of cars were damaged by flood waters. Some of those cars could end up in mid-Michigan.
Friday, January 18 2013 6:28 PM EST2013-01-18 23:28:35 GMT
(01/18/13) - Not all of the interesting displays at the auto show in Detroit are on the main floor. Gibbs Sports Amphibians has a model of its Quadski set up in the lobby of the Cobo Center. The Quadski
Not all of the interesting displays at the auto show in Detroit are on the main floor.
Friday, January 18 2013 5:51 PM EST2013-01-18 22:51:27 GMT
(1/18/13) At the North American International Auto Show, many car makers have hybrids and battery-powered vehicles on display. Industry leaders say electric cars are starting to grow in popularity and
At the North American International Auto Show, many car makers have hybrids and battery-powered vehicles on display. Industry leaders say electric cars are starting to grow in popularity.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
General Motors plans to invest more than $44 million in Lansing and create 200 new jobs. GM says it will build a 400,000-square-foot building next to the Lansing Grand River plant to assemble parts and put them in the right...
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to...
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart in the second period last night as the Detroit Red Wings topped the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 in Game 3 of the second round series. Pavel Datsyuk also had a goal for the...
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday...
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to...
National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.
National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:32:11 GMT
(05/20/2013) --There may be away to help one of the most painful injuries without surgery. A torn rotator cuff is not just an athlete's injury. In fact, some of the worst injuries are one more of those
There may be away to help one of the most painful injuries without surgery.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:14:15 GMT
(05/16/2013) --She was just 19 when she found out her baby had a potentially deadly birth defect. Now, Debi Cherry is on a mission to help other mothers, and hopefully save more babies lives. Every year
She was just 19 when she found out her baby had a potentially deadly birth defect. Now, Debi Cherry is on a mission to help other mothers, and hopefully save more babies lives.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:50:20 GMT
(05/15/13) - Tobacco: the warnings about smoking and chewing tobacco are too many to count, but tobacco could actually be the future weapon of choice against one of the most common and potentially deadly
Tobacco could actually be the future weapon of choice against one of the most common and potentially deadly viruses - the flu.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:30:43 GMT
(05/14/2013) --A new drug combination is helping fight the leading cancer killer. Lung cancer claims more lives than any other cancer. But, something as simple as adding a drug to chemotherapy, may
A new drug combination is helping fight the leading cancer killer. Lung cancer claims more lives than any other cancer.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:17:57 GMT
(05/13/2013) -- Kidney stones are a painful problem, and myths may be making them worse for some of the million or so people who are diagnosed with them every year. About one in ten adults will get kidney
Kidney stones are a painful problem, and myths may be making them worse for some of the million or so people who are diagnosed with them every year.
Monday, May 13 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:34:45 GMT
As Mid-Michigan athletes take to the field, we'll tell you how to keep your young athletes healthy and hydrated. Watch Fit Kid Fridays on ABC12 News at 5.
Your child can become dangerously dehydrated, before you notice obvious symptoms, especially kids who play sports.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:14:30 GMT
(05/09/2013) --Stroke. We have all heard the warning signs: slurred speech, sudden paralysis, loss of vision. Most of us would become suspicious if we saw an older person having these symptoms. But strokes
Stroke. We have all heard the warning signs: slurred speech, sudden paralysis, loss of vision. Most of us would become suspicious if we saw an older person having these symptoms.
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