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On this day, March 21st
Convicts spent their last night at Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay, California on this day 47 years ago.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 Top Stories
Meijer Looking to Hire 200 Employees
The retailer will hold a series of job fair beginning Tuesday, March 23, to fill the part- and full-time positions.
Union Members Vote to Ratify Contract
Members of a union representing 17,000 state workers in Michigan have voted to ratify a contract agreement that includes concessions but avoids 10 unpaid days off in 2010.
Plans Move Forward for Muskegon County Casino
Plans to build a casino at the former Great Lakes Downs horse track are moving forward.
Freighters Get Stuck in Ice in Port Huron
The U.S. Coast Guard says two freighters got stuck in ice near the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron.
New MSU Program Targets Worldwide Counterfeiting
The fight against fake products has found a home at Michigan State University with the launch of the Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Program.
DPS Band Raises Money for European Trip
Detroit's Renaissance High School band is seeking help in raising funds for a European tour.
MSU Urges Community to Woo Google
Add Michigan State University and the surrounding area to the cast of thousands of communities competing for Google's experimental, high-speed broadband network.
Vanguard Health Buying DMC
The Detroit Medical Center is being sold to Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. Video Watch Video
Embezzler Who Got MI Tax Credit Faces New Charges
A convicted embezzler out on parole who snagged a multimillion-dollar business tax credit now faces additional charges. Video Watch Video
List of 2010 Michigan Casualties From Iraq War
Members of the U.S. armed forces with known Michigan ties who died in 2010 while supporting military operations in Iraq:
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Gaga's lawyer hits back at lawsuit
Lady Gaga's lawyer has hit back at a multi-million dollar lawsuit from her former mentor, insisting the business agreement between the pair was "unlawful."
MICHIGAN FILM INDUSTRY
Film Forum: Future of the Industry in Michigan
You can learn more about the new Franciscan Center of Madonna University which is home to an all new, all-digital, high-definition video and editing, broadcast production studio. Video Watch Video
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"Cherish the Ladies" Invade Broadcast House
If you're looking for some world class entertainment this weekend, there's a great concert happening at Orchestra Hall. Video Watch Video
16 Restaurants Participate in Restaurant Week
Sixteen restaurants will be taking part in Troy's restaurant week.
Food Network Films at Detroit Coney Islands
Food Network is taking over a stretch of Lafayette in Detroit to film "Food Feud".
Stock QuotesBusiness News
LaHood's Japan trip to focus on Toyota safety
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he'll go to Japan this summer for talks with Toyota executives about the sudden acceleration problem plaguing some Toyotas.
Bernanke: Keep Fed as watchdog of small US banks
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is making a fresh pitch for the Fed to retain its oversight of small banks.
Thousands of BA flights canceled as crew on strike
British Airways is scrambling to deal with the start of a three-day strike by its cabin crew on Saturday that has thrown the plans of thousands of travelers into chaos.
Community
SPOTLIGHT ON THE NEWS
Detroit's Future
Sunday on Spotlight on the News, we'll look at the future of Detroit through the eyes of three of Southeastern Michigan's most influential movers and shakers; Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, and business CEO's Chris Ilitch and Tom Wilson of Ilitch Holdings.
EDITORIALS
Census & Michigan Snowbirds
It’s the middle of March and the huge job of counting every person living in America is well under way! The 2010 Census questionnaire is being mailed to your home and should arrive next week. Once you get the form, it’s imperative you fill it out and send it back. The official Census Day is April 1st.
CHUCK STOKES' BLOG
BUF's New Leader
Kudos to Ken Donaldson! The future of the Black United Fund of Michigan, Inc. is in good hands and he's proof that nice guys can finish first.


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WILSON: Civic Fund Raises Flags
With Kwame Kilpatrick widely-believed to be in the crosshairs of an ongoing federal probe that’s already led to ten convictions, more and more attention is being paid to the little-known Kilpatrick Civic Fund.
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State Issues Alert Linked to Raw Milk Infections
Officials have issued a public health alert regarding illnesses reported by people who consumed raw milk products from a southwest Michigan dairy cooperative.
Medical Marijuana
In November 2008, Michigan ushered in the medical marijuana act. Since then more than 20,000 applications to take part in the program have been received. Video Watch Video
Stents To Prevent Strokes
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. But doctors have made great progress in identifying risk factors.. and neutralizing them Video Watch Video
Better Green Products
Green cleaning or paper products don't always perform the best! But our partners at Consumer Reports have tested a whole bunch, and have some worth your money! Video Watch Video
Changes at Macy's & on your Macy's bill!
Changes at Macy's. Why you're going to want to check your bill closely for an extra charge, and hone up on your gift wrapping skills! Video Watch Video
New Cell Phone Fee Could Surprise You
Verizon Wireless is charging a new mandatory fee for some phones. Do you have one? Video Watch Video
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