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Lawsuit claims excessive force in 2014 arrest in GR

April 5, 2016

A man is suing a police officer and FBI agent, claiming they brutally beat him when they were undercover looking for another man.

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Tigers top Marlins in 11th inning to open season

April 5, 2016

Ian Kinsler had four RBIs, including a run-scoring single in the 11th, and the Detroit Tigers overcame a ninth-inning meltdown to win.

Left: Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, waves during a primary night campaign event, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Milwaukee, Wisc. Right: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., gestures to supporters during a campaign rally in Laramie, Wyo., Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

Cruz, Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries

April 5, 2016

Republican Ted Cruz stormed to a commanding victory in Wisconsin and Bernie Sanders carried the Democratic race over Hillary Clinton.

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1 dead after house fire in Battle Creek

April 5, 2016

One person was killed Tuesday after a home in Battle Creek caught fire.

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April 5, 2016

A Kent County apartment complex is turning to a company called “PooPrints” to find which owners aren’t cleaning up after their dogs.

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Contractors get more time for straits pipeline study plans

April 5, 2016

Contractors will get an extra week to submit proposals to the state for studies about underwater oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac.

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April 5, 2016

A man already in prison was charged Tuesday with the murder of a Muskegon County mother who went missing in 2014.

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Kalamazoo County administrator resigns

April 5, 2016

About two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave, the Kalamazoo County administrator has stepped down.

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How cities are spending tax dollars to improve police relations

April 5, 2016

Add Kalamazoo to the list of area police departments purchasing body-worn cameras for their officers.

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Ex-Rep. Roy Schmidt sentenced on marijuana charge

April 5, 2016

An ex-state lawmaker has been sentenced to a short time in jail and two years of probation after pleading no contest to a drug charge.

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Grand Valley tops Ferris in doubleheader

April 5, 2016

Grand Valley State University swept a doubleheader against Ferris State on Tuesday.

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Dragic scores 22, Heat roll past Pistons

April 5, 2016

Reggie Jackson and Tobias Harris each scored 21 for Detroit, which remained two games ahead of Chicago for the No. 8 spot in the East.

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Law mandates posting human trafficking hotline number

April 5, 2016

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill requiring a human trafficking hotline number be posted in rest stops, airports and bus stations.

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Body found in Buck Creek; no sign of foul play

April 5, 2016

The body of a homeless man was found partially submerged in Buck Creek south of Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

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April 5, 2016

Former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin will have a naval destroyer named after him.

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Mississippi gov. signs law allowing service denial to gays

April 5, 2016

Mississippi’s governor has signed law that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on religious beliefs.

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Obama praises Treasury steps to deter ‘tax inversions’

April 5, 2016

President Obama is championing new federal steps designed to deter a corporate financial practice known as “tax inversions.”

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US Marine Corps dog who saved lives wins prize

April 5, 2016

A U.S. Marine Corps dog that sniffed out explosives and protected thousands of troops has been honored with a prize.

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Ford to build small-car factory in Mexico, adding 2,800 jobs

April 5, 2016

Ford will build a new $1.6 billion factory in Mexico, creating about 2,800 jobs and shifting small-car production from the U.S.

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Bill to make Bible Tennessee’s state book heads to governor

April 5, 2016

The state Senate gave final approval Monday despite arguments the measure conflicts with a provision in the Tennessee Constitution.

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