http://www.wwmt.com/ RSS feed for stories from the "State News" section of WWMT. en-us Copyright 2012, Sinclair Broadcast Group Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:09 AM EDT Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:09 AM EDT SBG WCM - Story Module http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_lawmakers-ok-10-fee-hike-offroad-vehicles-2384.shtml?wap=0    
The state Senate on Tuesday narrowly approved fee hikes that are factored into the state budget that takes effect in the fall. ...]]> Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:09 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_lawmakers-ok-10-fee-hike-offroad-vehicles-2384.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_fbi-suspends-2nd-day-search-hoffas-remains-2383.shtml?wap=0    
A backhoe was used Tuesday to dig and move dirt around in a section of land in Oakland Township, north of Detroit. ...]]> Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:08 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_fbi-suspends-2nd-day-search-hoffas-remains-2383.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_mich-senate-doesnt-vote-medicaid-expansion-2381.shtml?wap=0    
The inaction leaves Medicaid expansion in doubt despite the GOP-led House voting for it last week. ...]]> Wed, Jun 19 2013, 08:07 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_mich-senate-doesnt-vote-medicaid-expansion-2381.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_jury-cant-reach-verdict-detroit-cops-trial-2380.shtml?wap=0
Wayne County Judge Cynthia Gray Hathaway dismissed jurors about an hour after urging them to keep working Tuesday. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 04:52 PM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_jury-cant-reach-verdict-detroit-cops-trial-2380.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_chrysler-agrees-recall-jeeps-at-risk-fire-2379.shtml?wap=0
Earlier this month the company refused the government's request to recall the Jeeps. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 04:52 PM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_chrysler-agrees-recall-jeeps-at-risk-fire-2379.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_mich-lawmakers-ok-1-surcharge-electric-bills-2378.shtml?wap=0    
The state Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to the bill on a 34-4 vote. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 01:24 PM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_mich-lawmakers-ok-1-surcharge-electric-bills-2378.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_-police-searching-hoffa-oakland-twp-field-2377.shtml?wap=0
Federal agents are expected to be back out digging Tuesday morning in a field in Oakland Township just outside of Detroit.

They were out there all day Monday, working a tip from reputed mafia captain Tony Zerilli. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:39 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_-police-searching-hoffa-oakland-twp-field-2377.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_-levin-fighting-release-former-marine-2376.shtml?wap=0
Speaking on the Senate floor last week Levin said there's no evidence that Amir Hekmati "was engaged in espionage of any kind. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:38 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_-levin-fighting-release-former-marine-2376.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_governor-israel-2375.shtml?wap=0
Monday the governor met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv.

He also signed a letter of intent with Israel's Minister of Economy to cooperate on industrial research and development. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:38 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_governor-israel-2375.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_judge-hold-key-hearing-false-rape-case-2374.shtml?wap=0    
Sara Ylen (WHY'-lin) accused two men of sexual assault at her Lexington home last September, but authorities say an attack didn't happen. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:37 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_judge-hold-key-hearing-false-rape-case-2374.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_mich-lawmakers-take-up-busy-agenda-before-summer-2373.shtml?wap=0    
Bills to expand Medicaid, allow for the dissolution of deficit-ridden school districts and improve legal aid for criminal defendants are on the agenda. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:37 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_mich-lawmakers-take-up-busy-agenda-before-summer-2373.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_man-20-pleads-nocontest-plea-murdering-dad-2372.shtml?wap=0    
Tucker Cipriano entered the plea Monday during a break for a jury hearing the case in Oakland County Circuit Court. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:36 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_man-20-pleads-nocontest-plea-murdering-dad-2372.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_shipwreck-search-excites-remote-michigan-village-2371.shtml?wap=0    
Three French underwater archaeologists were planning to dive Monday afternoon at a site near Poverty Island, where expedition leader Steve Libert believes the vessel sank. ...]]> Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:36 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_shipwreck-search-excites-remote-michigan-village-2371.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_federal-agents-search-land-linked-hoffa-case-2370.shtml?wap=0    
Robert Foley, special agent in charge of the FBI's Detroit division, says the agency and its partners on Monday executed a search warrant in Oakland Township, about 25 miles north of Detroit. ...]]> Mon, Jun 17 2013, 12:43 PM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_federal-agents-search-land-linked-hoffa-case-2370.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_get-set-msu-extension-advice-blueberry-crop-2368.shtml?wap=0    
Fresh blueberries grown in Michigan hit stores and farm markets in July and August, and the MSU Extension has guidance for blueberry lovers through its   Michigan Fresh program. ...]]> Mon, Jun 17 2013, 08:55 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_get-set-msu-extension-advice-blueberry-crop-2368.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_search-kayaker-missing-clinton-river-2367.shtml?wap=0    
Police in Macomb County's Shelby Township tell TV stations WXYZ and WDIV that Oliver W. ...]]> Mon, Jun 17 2013, 08:55 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_search-kayaker-missing-clinton-river-2367.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_drug-fighters-say-they-have-hands-full-up-2366.shtml?wap=0    
The analysis comes from Ron Koski, a leader of the U.P. Substance Enforcement Team, also known as UPSET. The Daily Press says he spoke to community leaders last week in Escanaba. ...]]> Mon, Jun 17 2013, 08:54 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_drug-fighters-say-they-have-hands-full-up-2366.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_saginaw-countys-haley-williams-wins-miss-michigan-2365.shtml?wap=0    
Williams, a 20-year-old from Saline, edged out runner-up Miss Monroe County KT Maviglia and second runner-up Miss West Michigan Mekeisha Alcock to take this year's crown. ...]]> Mon, Jun 17 2013, 08:54 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_saginaw-countys-haley-williams-wins-miss-michigan-2365.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_utilitys-windmill-working-again-traverse-city-2364.shtml?wap=0    
The turbine owned by Traverse City Light & Power returned to service earlier in June. ...]]> Mon, Jun 17 2013, 08:53 AM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_utilitys-windmill-working-again-traverse-city-2364.shtml?wap=0 http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_emergency-manager-detroit-wont-pay-25b-owes-2363.shtml?wap=0    
Kevyn Orr said Friday that Detroit is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what they're owed. Underfunded pension claims will get less. ...]]> Fri, Jun 14 2013, 01:02 PM EDT http://www.wwmt.com//shared/news/features/state/stories/wwmt_emergency-manager-detroit-wont-pay-25b-owes-2363.shtml?wap=0