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Popular eatery helps raise money for Travis Mills, family

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A local restaurant is doing its part to help a Tuscola County soldier who lost his limbs on the battle field. More>>

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Sick, uninsured firefighter gets special flight

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A local firefighter battling cancer got to take to the skies on Wednesday with a helicopter flight crews from St. Mary's. More>>

Manhunt under way for missing fugitive

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Authorities are searching northern Bay County for a 36-year-old fugitive they say could be hiding out with friends. More>>

Report: Cycling not good for your lady parts

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Cycling may be good for a woman's health -- but it is less so for her sex life. More>>

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It is prom season and WNEM TV5 is looking to build a photo gallery of Mid-Michigan's best dressed teens. More>>

Suicide suspected in death of Kennedy wife

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The wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. has been found dead. She is the mother of Kennedy's four children. More>>

Snyder signs law allowing Genesee County Jail to recoup costs

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If you're arrested by police in Flint and are lodged at the jail, be prepared to pay for your stay. More>>

TSA to beef up security - eventually

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The Transportation Security Administration has promised to beef up security measures, but little has been done as the group works through the rulemaking process. A TSA official appeared before a House subcommittee Wednesday to explain why. More>>

Tough Questions: Stuck bridge continues to be traffic headache Video included

TV5 was at the broken bridge on Tuesday and even though authorities said it's being worked on, our crews didn't see a soul - and they're not sure what's wrong with the well-traveled span. More>>

Michigan's jobless rate continues downward slide

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The state says Michigan's jobless rate has hit its lowest level since summer 2008 amid employment gains and stable workforce levels. More>>

Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter. More>>

High profile runners talk about Dow Weekend of Races

Hall of Fame runners Greg Meyer and Bill Rodgers spoke with Newsradio 1250 about The Qualifier marathon, the main event at the inaugural Dow Weekend of Races, starting this weekend at Loons Stadium. More>>

Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress

John Edwards' defense team rested Wednesday without calling the two-time Democratic presidential candidate or his one-time mistress to the witness stand, a sign of confidence after presenting little more than two days of... More>>

Frankenmuth readies for World Expo of Beer; View brewery lineup:

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Going to the World Expo of Beer festival in Frankenmuth? If so, check out this complete list of breweries scheduled to be in attendance. More>>

$300 reward offered after emaciated puppy found

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A $300 reward is being offered for information after an emaciated Siberian Husky puppy was found at Mount Home Cemetery in Lansing. More>>

Gov. Snyder hasn't decided how much pay he'll keep

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Gov. Rick Snyder turned back all but $1 of his pay last year, but he's not sure what he'll do this year. More>>

UNCUT: Mock bank robbery at credit union

This is only a drill! Employees at Wildfire Credit Union on Bay Road got a first-hand look at how a bank robbery can go down. More>>

Veterans Bridge in Bay City down to one lane

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Veterans Memorial Bridge in Bay City is conducting maintenance and has one lane open in each direction. No other information was released More>>

Michigan Protectors member ‘Bee Sting’ faces key court hearing Video included

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A 36-year-old costumed member of the Michigan Protectors group of so-called real-life superheroes faces a key court hearing in his assault case. More>>

Prosecutor: No charges in death of man after fight

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A prosecutor says criminal charges won't be brought against a 42-year-old man in the October death of a 30-year-old who was punched during a bar fight. More>>

Bear sightings cause stir in West Mich. communities

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Some recent bear sightings in West Michigan are causing a stir. More>>

Missing woman found in Saginaw County

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A missing Saginaw woman was found around midnight in a swampy area in Saginaw County's Kochville Township. More>>

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Millions in unclaimed lotto money

Thousands of Michigan residents are leaving money on the table and the clock is ticking!  More>>

Credit Union employees get training with mock robbery Video included

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A mock bank robbery happened Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Wildfire Credit Union at 6640 Bay Rd. More>>

The Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel in Mount Pleasant is scheduled to open this month after more than a year of construction. Here's a sneak peak. More>>

New law allows for bigger and better fireworks Video included

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Fireworks stores are popping up across Mid-Michigan, but this year customers will notice some changes. A new law allows shops to sell fireworks that leave the ground, including roman candles and bottle rockets. More>>

State rests in trial tied to Flint stabbing spree Video included

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Prosecutors in Michigan have rested their case in the first murder trial for an Israeli immigrant accused of a deadly stabbing spree two years ago. More>>

Food giveaway planned for Saturday

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Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc will once again distribute food to the area's needy families. More>>

ShotSpotter evidence helps convict man in woman’s shooting death

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The man accused of killing an elderly Saginaw woman with a stray bullet has been found guilty, and the ShotSpotter computer system helped play a role in his conviction. More>>

Pilot in Lake Huron plane crash continues to recover

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TV5 is learning more about what happened moments before a small plane crashed into Lake Huron over the weekend. More>>

Judge rules Daniel Hall competent to stand trial Video included

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A Mount Morris man accused of sexually abusing his own infant daughter has officially been ruled competent to stand trial. More>>

Local school to create record-breaking human star

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With Star Power Day across the state being held on May 16, the Mt. Morris school district will attempt to break a world record for the largest human star formation. More>>

New burger joint promises to be "Freakin' Unbelievable"

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Make room for burgers and fries as a new upscale build-your-own burger establishment sets up shop in one Mid-Michigan community. More>>

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8:00 PM
Mike & Molly
Mike takes it upon himself to encourage his mother, Peggy, to finally go out and get a job for herself, but he never imagined how much this new development in their daily lives would interfere with Molly's hectic lifestyle.
8:30 PM
Rules of Engagement
Russell is worried about getting his father's approval, so he gets Liz all dolled up to meet him for dinner; Jeff is more concerned about his guys' weekend being canceled than tending to Audrey's feelings; Adam makes a new friend.
9:00 PM
Criminal Minds
When the BAU team is up against a gang of serial-killing bank robbers in Washington, D.C., they try their best to negotiate the situation unfolding inside the bank, but the stakes are raised when one of their own becomes a hostage.
10:00 PM
Criminal Minds
The BAU team continues to pursue the bank-robbing serial killer, and determines that the suspects have selected a target in the nation's capital and must work quickly to diffuse the situation; wedding bells ring for one of the BAU.