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Police to investigate death of man who was Tasered

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities have identified a man who died after being Tasered by police as 61-year-old Jesus Gillard of Detroit.   The Oakland County medical examiner's office tells the Detroit Free Press it is awaiting... Full story

Film makers visit West Michigan to push for continued incentives

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Film makers were in West Michigan Friday, hoping to persuade lawmakers that the state's generous film tax incentives are working.   In 2008, the state handed out credits of up to 42 percent on all... Full story

Urban chicken debate reaches Grand Haven

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OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – In Grand Haven, one girl, her dad, and three chickens are causing a bit of controversy and discussion on an issue that's been popping up all over America.   The issue is chickens in the city.... Full story

Census jobs in Michigan

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MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – More new jobs are up for grabs in Michigan.   The government is searching for 1.4 million people to work as census takers. Most of the jobs pay close to $14 an hour, plus mileage.   Hiring begins in... Full story

Academy for at-risk youth still hopeful funding can be found

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Staff and cadets at the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in Battle Creek are waiting for word on the program's fate as a funding battle continues raging in Lansing.   If $1.2 million can't be found,... Full story

Counselor facing sexual misconduct charges in court again

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Legal problems continue to mount for former Grand Rapids Public Schools mentor Kenneth Hoskins Jr.   Hoskins is already facing two charges of criminal sexual conduct after officers say he had sex... Full story

Lane closures on I-94 Friday

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KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Officials with the Michigan Department of Transportation say that lanes of eastbound I-94 will be closed for repairs Friday.   Single lane closures will begin at 4:00 Friday afternoon at Exit 88... Full story

Flu season, ailing economy aiding Mich. drug maker

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ALLEGAN, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan drugmaker is doing well even though it's located in the state with the country's highest unemployment rate.   Perrigo Co. is the nation's largest manufacturer of generic over-the-counter medications. It... Full story

Man gets 35-90 years in Mich. woman's strangling

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A western Michigan man convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in the strangulation of a pregnant woman has been sentenced to 35 to 90 years in prison.   Edwin Lario-Munoz appeared Thursday in Kent... Full story

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail expands

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Kalamazoo is set to open some new territory for walkers and bike riders.   At 12:30 Friday leaders will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the next portion of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail.   It... Full story

Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Federal officials say the despised Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes and jeopardizing their $7 billion sport fishery.   Officials with the Army... Full story

DHS workers return to building, union leaders question safety

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Employees are returning to work at the Department of Human Services in Battle Creek Friday and union leaders want to know why.   That office was shut down due to health concerns earlier this week.  ... Full story

$25k for info to solve missing persons case

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KENT COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Kent County deputies are offering a big reward for information that helps solve a 30 year old missing persons case.   Deanie Peters disappeared back in 1981. The 14 year old was last seen at Forest Hills... Full story

Second arrest for wrong-way driver

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KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Kalamazoo County deputies have arrested a driver twice in three days for drinking and then going the wrong way down the highway.   Around 1:30 Friday morning several people called 911 when they passed... Full story

5th graders to meet soldier online

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KENT COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Some West Michigan students are using technology to meet a soldier in Iraq that they've been in contact with, but this will be the first face-to-face conversation.   Fifth graders at Forest Hills Central... Full story

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