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Governor Rick Snyder to present budget on Thursday

MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – On Thursday Governor Rick Snyder is expected to release his budget for 2012 – 2013. The governor is expected to make his presentation Thursday morning in Lansing. He says he plans to put more money into...... Full story

Tekonsha firefighter facing arson charges

TEKONSHA, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Two men are awaiting arraignment on arson charges after two fires in Tekonsha Township. 18-year-old Dillon Eaton and 19-year-old Sergio Ulleg were arrested on Tuesday. Eaton, who's been a member of the...... Full story

Mich., Pa. put limits on families seeking food aid

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) - Michigan and Pennsylvania are putting new limits on families applying for food stamps.   Leaders say the limits are designed to help states target aid to those who need it most. But advocates for the poor argue the limits...... Full story

Robbers force employee to help rob store

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Police are on the hunt for a couple of armed robbers who robbed an Ottawa County Family Fare earlier today.   Police say two men went to a Family Fare employee's home and forced him at gunpoint to help...... Full story

On The Job: Josh Roe cleans porta-potties

WYOMING, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Today is the return of our On The Job series where we do your job for a day.   We've all heard the saying “It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it.”   Sometimes a job can get a little...... Full story

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Store owner gets 7 years for food stamp fraud

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A Grand Rapids store owner has been sentenced to seven-years in prison for food stamp and welfare fraud.   Authorities say 47-year-old Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed stole more than $474,000 in fraud proceeds from...... Full story

Michigan bill allowing more cyber schools advances

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Legislation that would allow more "cyber" or online charter schools in Michigan has cleared a Republican-led House committee.   The House Education Committee approved a bill Wednesday by a 10-8, mostly party line vote...... Full story

Prosecutor: 5-month-old dies of skull fracture

BRONSON, Mich. (AP) - A prosecutor says a 5-month-old girl in southern Michigan has died of a skull fracture.   The Daily Reporter of Coldwater reports an autopsy determined the cause of death for Diane Perez, who also had a broken leg, arm...... Full story

Murder trial begins

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Opening statements began today in a high-profile cold-case murder trial in Kalamazoo.   We broke the story last year. Brian Sugrim is charged with stabbing and beating Linda Gibson to death in 2003.  ...... Full story

Nataly Bucio

Restaurant manager to face judge over service dog access

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A local veteran was forced out of a restaurant for taking in a service dog and now the manager that forced him to leave is due to face charges today.   Nataly Bucio is due to be arraigned in a Kent County...... Full story

What the foreclosure settlement could mean for you

LANSING, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - At least 40 states, including Michigan, have reached a settlement with five of the country's largest mortgage servicers.   We've dug deeper to see how this settlement could affect people in our state.  ...... Full story

Pot vending machines go high-tech

LOS ANGELES (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – There are a lot of things you can buy out of vending machines like pop, candy and cigarettes.   Next up is medical marijuana. Some are saying the machines could be the wave of the future.  ...... Full story

Portage teacher off the hook for drunk driving charges

PAW PAW, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A Portage teacher is now off the hook on drunk driving charges, and we're working to find out why.   When Van Buren County deputies arrested Leslie Buscher last summer they say she was passed out and slumped...... Full story

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Police searching for murder suspect

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – There is a news alert in Kalamazoo where public safety officers are asking for your help in tracking down an accused killer.   Samuel Steel is wanted on six charges, including open murder.  ...... Full story

Girl in serious condition after being hit by car

HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A 12-year-old Holland Township girl remains in serious but stable condition this morning after she was hit by a car on her way to school.   Deputies say Justice Alberta ran out in front of an oncoming...... Full story

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