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Cancer survivor's long hair leads to suspension Video included

A Flint-area teenager who survived leukemia and wants to donate his hair to cancer victims has been suspended from school because of his long locks. More>>

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TV5 News broadcasts from Snowdesk

Each year a team of carvers create the TV5 Snowdesk at the Zehnder's Snowfest and TV5 hosts an entire show from the Frankenmuth location. More>>

The Internet more than doubled in size in 2011

The Internet now has 555 million Websites, up from just 255 million at the end of 2010. More>>

Cool School: Western Middle School Video included

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WATCH: TV5's Craig McMorris visits Western Middle School in Bay County to see what makes them this week's Cool School. More>>

Long road ahead for US home invasion survivor

How does a man move on with his life after losing his wife and daughters to two ruthless home invaders who tormented, then killed them? More>>

American economy not healthy yet, but it's healing

The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it's healing. More>>

Snow-covered roads blamed for 3 crashes

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The light snow and slippery roads caused a few problems on the roadways on Friday. More>>

Demi Moore 911 call: 'She's been having some issues' Video included

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A 911 call released Friday indicates that before being hospitalized, actress Demi Moore was suffering from convulsions after smoking an unknown substance.
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President Barack Obama visited Ann Arbor on Friday to pitch a new college tuition plan. More>>

Gov. Snyder tells media he wants to work with them

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Gov. Rick Snyder is telling Michigan editors and publishers that he wants to join with them and social media to let voters know what's happening in state government and Michigan's economy. More>>

People may lie more when texting

Folks might fib more frequently when text messaging, a new study suggests. More>>

Saginaw City Manager not chosen for Lansing position

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Saginaw's Darnell Earley was one of four finalists for the city manager job in East Lansing. More>>

Toxic toys headed to Mid-Michigan seized Video included

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A container of toys worth nearly $17,000 was seized by authorities after a lab analysis found that they contained high levels of lead and small parts that presented a choking hazard. More>>

Obama greets UM star QB Denard Robinson Video included

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President Barack Obama gave Michigan quarterback a shout-out during his campus visit to talk college affordability. More>>

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Girl suspended for bringing pellet gun to school Video included

TV5 has learned it was a girl who brought a pellet gun to school in her backpack earlier this week. More>>

UNCUT: TV5 talks one-on-one with Rep. Dave Camp Video included

Armed with questions from TV5 viewers, reporter Brian Wood sat down with Republican Rep. Dave Camp to talk about what's going on in Washington. More>>

Obama tells Mich. crowd schools must control costs Video included

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President Barack Obama told a crowd at the University of Michigan that colleges, universities and states must do more to ensure that higher education is affordable. More>>

President Obama: Denard Robinson is in the house!

President Barack Obama plays around with the crowd and UM quarterback Denard Robinson before giving his speech at the University of Michigan. More>>

High school snow sculpting teams pull together to finish creations

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Nineteen teams participated in the competition and each created a different and unique sculpture. More>>

Costa Concordia offers compensation to passengers

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The Italian Association of Tour Operators announced Friday that passengers of the Costa Concordia are likely to receive compensation of $14,460 each. More>>

Free tax help at Delta College

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Delta College faculty and students are again taking part the national Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and will prepare 1040EZ, 1040A or the basic 1040 federal tax for eligible people for free. More>>

Man who plead guilty to armed robbery gets lengthy sentence

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The man responsible for three armed robberies will wake up behind bars for at least eight years. More>>

CMU student magazine wins national award

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Central Michigan University's Grand Central Magazine has won an EPPY award from Editor and Publisher magazine, the trade journal covering the international journalism industry.
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Local Elvis fan to compete at Saginaw King Fest Video included

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Fifteen Elvis Presley tribute artists from around the country are to be in Saginaw this weekend for a competition to see who does the best King. More>>

Stabilization program renovating vacant homes in Saginaw

One group is fighting blight one rundown home at a time. More>>

Bills would raise gas, vehicle registration costs Video included

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Motorists would pay more in taxes at the gas pump and when they renew vehicle registrations through new legislation designed to raise about $1 billion for Michigan's roads. More>>

Michigan regional jobless rates rise in December Video included

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Michigan officials say that seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates have increased in all 17 major state labor markets. More>>

Pat Sajak admits to hosting Wheel of Fortune drunk

Can we buy a vowel... err a shot of vodka? More>>

Special Olympics Winter Games big success despite warm temps Video included

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When you look out your window and see grass not snow most people aren't thinking winter sports, but that didn't stop Special Olympics Area 22 from holding their Winter Games. More>>

Fifteen schools with 19 teams competed Thursday and Friday at Zehnder's Snowfest in Frankenmuth. More>>

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