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Utica schools will implement full-day kindergarten for 2012-2013

Utica Community Schools will implement full-day kindergarten at all of its 25 elementary schools, beginning with the 2012-2013 year. The move to full-day kindergarten was approved unanimously by the Board of Education on Monday. “This is a community that truly values education and has beco... (original story)

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Business Leaders for Michigan group says state is revved for growth after tough decade

A group of chief executives from many of Michigan's prominent companies says the state's improving financial picture, tax policy and regulatory environment are creating the right conditions for growth after a decade of turmoil. The Business Leaders for Michigan gathered Tuesday in the Detroit sub... (original story)

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Report: Rise in Michigan child abuse, neglect

A new report finds the rate of child victims of abuse or neglect in Michigan rose by more than one-third during the past decade.   The Kids Count in Michigan report released Tuesday says about 32,500 children in the state in 2010 were confirmed as abuse or neglect victims. The largest increas... (original story)

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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band coming to The Palace in April

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is coming to The Palace of Auburn Hills. The show is set for 7:30 p.m. on April 12. The stop is one of several for the group's "Wrecking Ball" world tour. Springsteen's 17th studio album by the same name will be released on Columbia Records on March 6. ... (original story)

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Michigan man planning to attend State of the Union

A West Michigan worker is expected to be seated near first lady Michelle Obama during the State of the Union address. Fifty-eight-year-old Bryan Ritterby of Holland tells The Holland Sentinel that he was surprised to get a call over the weekend inviting him to attend President Barack Obama's spee... (original story)

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Pistons host the Trail Blazers for game 17

The Pistons are 1/4 of the way through the abbreviated 2011-12 NBA season. If the team continues to perform at this rate, fans will see 12 wins by the season's end. Even if Detroit were to play a full 82 games, the team would only win 15 of them. That would be the worst season in fr... (original story)

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Heating help available for homeowners

The Michigan Department of Treasury has begun processing home heating credits for low-income residents.   Residents can apply for the credits for 2011 heating payments on their state income tax return or by filing a Michigan Home Heating Assistance Claim if they don't file a return. Links to ... (original story)

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Michigan residents can apply for home heating credits

The Michigan Department of Treasury has begun processing home heating credits for low-income residents. Residents can apply for the credits for 2011 heating payments on their state income tax return or by filing a Michigan Home Heating Assistance Claim if they don't file a return. Links to both a... (original story)

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Questions you should be asking your children to reveal hidden problems

We all get distracted on a daily basis, but are you missing something important that could be going on with your children? Metro Detroit clinical psychologist Donna Rockwell says parents need to be checking in on their children all the time – even if it is just to listen to what they have t... (original story)

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After a 2-15 start to the season, the Washington Wizards have fired Flip Saunders as coach, a...

After a 2-15 start to the season, the Washington Wizards have fired Flip Saunders as coach, a league source tells Y! Sports. Woj on Twitter (original story)

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