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Vice President announces death of son

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Vice President Joe Biden has announced that his son, Beau, has died of brain cancer. The younger Biden was a lawyer, member of the Delaware National Guard and former Delaware attorney general. He was 46. Beau Biden was hospitalized earlier this month at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. At the time the vice president's office declined to say why he was being treated. Beau Biden suffered a mild stroke in 2010 and underwent surgery at a Texas cancer center in 2013 to remove what wa... More>>

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Dry weather ahead

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A stormy start to our weekend. Rain and scattered storms last overnight . Sunday morning will bring some rain showers and you can track those with us on our interactive radar.  More>>

Squirrel causes power outage in Sanford

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More than 2,000 customers are without power in the Sanford area in Midland County. More>>

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Stormy Saturday Ahead

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A stormy start to our weekend. Rain and scattered thunderstorms on tap for today.  More>>

Burglary victim speaks, burglars share advice

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Ted Henry and his wife were there. They loaded up their motor home and left Genesee County for a weekend of fun, but that came to a screeching halt Saturday night. More>>

How secure is your home while you're on vacation?

It's that time of year! Time to fire up the grill, hit the road for a trip, or go fishing! However, local police are warning people to stay alert, after a rash of break-ins in a local community targeting homeowners on vacation. Over Memorial Day weekend, Clayton Township police tells us that 5 home invasions and one attempt happened.

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AP source: Hastert paid to keep old sex abuse claims secret

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A person familiar with the allegations against former House Speaker Dennis Hastert says the Illinois Republican paid hush money to conceal claims that he sexually molested someone decades ago. More>>

Study sees benefit from more extensive breast cancer surgery

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A new study could change care for many women who have breast cancer surgery. More>>

Michigan Antique Festival this weekend in Midland

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Antique collectors are heading to Midland this weekend for the Michigan Antique Festival. More>>

DNR proposes new fishing regulations

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The Department of Natural Resources is proposing new limits on what you can reel in from the Saginaw Bay.
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10 sets of twins at one Mid-Michigan school district

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You're not seeing double, a Mid-Michigan school district has 10 sets of twins. More>>

One murder suspect turns herself in, other still on the run

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One of the two murder suspects that sparked a standoff with police has turned herself in.
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Police ID man crushed by concrete in workplace accident

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Police have identified a man killed in a workplace accident. More>>

Lauren's last day at TV5

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The word "bittersweet" is cliché, but I can't think of a better way to describe my feelings. More>>

Carrie Sharp says baby Decker is recovering

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Carrie Sharp's baby boy, Decker, underwent open heart surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Thursday. More>>

General Motors, Subaru models added to Takata air bag recall

General Motors and Subaru are adding vehicles to the growing list of models being recalled by 11 automakers due to potentially exploding air bags. More>>

Multiple break-ins linked to campers leaving homes

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It's a pretty common sight to see a camper or mobile trailer parked in or near a driveway in Mid-Michigan.But it's not just you that's taking notice. More>>

Father, stepmother charged in death of malnourished girl

Prosecutors on Friday accused a father and stepmother of intentional, persistent abuse and neglect of two young girls, one dead and the other fighting for her life in a Detroit hospital. More>>

2 rescued after small helicopter crashes into tree branches

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Two men have been helped 80 feet to the ground after their small helicopter crashed into tree branches in western Michigan. More>>

Job fair underway, dozens of employees needed

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If you're looking for a job, grab your resume and head to Midland. More>>

Appeals court overturns ruling on Michigan charity poker

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The Michigan Court of Appeals has overturned a judge's ruling that barred Michigan from enforcing rules that significantly restrict charitable poker events. More>>

Business leaders, others pressure lawmakers to fix roads now

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Business leaders and others are keeping the pressure on Michigan lawmakers to quickly find a way to spend $1.5 billion more repairing roads. More>>

Police kill man attacking officers with lawnmower blade

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Authorities say an 18-year-old man who attacked officers with a lawnmower blade has died after being shot by police. More>>

Man convicted in screwdriver death

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A man has been convicted of killing a woman with a screwdriver nearly two years ago. More>>

Reward offered for man who robbed, assaulted employees

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A cash reward up to $1,000 is being offered to track down the person who robbed a local Auto Zone. More>>

State launches new summer-long safety campaign on Michigan roadways

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The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) has launched a new, summer-long campaign called Michigan Summer of Safety.  More>>

Homeowner says trooper crashed just feet from her bedroom

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"It's like having a plane fall on you; that's about the chances, isn't it?" homeowner Debra Holt said as she recalled Thursday morning's events.

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Cass City Bridge to close on Monday for repairs

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Parents, community members, and kids are extremely upset over a seemingly impromptu road project. More>>

Double amputee needs help fixing porch

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A man with nowhere else to turn is asking for the community's help to make his life a whole lot easier. More>>

Police seek help locating homicide suspects

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Police are seeking the public's help in locating two homicide suspects.Dominick Wright and Tauteece McCaskill are wanted for murder. More>>

Wife, husband say they hit back-to-back holes-in-one

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A wife and husband from Michigan say they both got a hole-in-one in consecutive shots at the same hole. More>>

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Residents have chance to win LeBron sneakers at Bridging the Gap event

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Some Mid-Michigan residents will have a chance to win LeBron James sneakers, among other prizes, at a Bridging the Gap 5 on 5 tournament. More>>

Michigan law requires notification about dense breast tissue

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A Michigan law effective Monday says women with dense breast tissue must be notified in writing and encouraged to consider additional tests, requirements supporters say could help detect cancer earlier. More>>

Freeway expected to reopen Saturday after tanker crash

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The state says a section of Interstate 75 in downtown Detroit that was shut down after a tanker truck exploded and caught fire is expected to reopen on Saturday. More>>

Check out these photos of TV5 employees at their high school graduations! More>>

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Man robs 7-11 at gunpoint

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Investigators need your help tracking down a man who pointed a gun at a convenience store clerk, and got away with cash. More>>

Police searching for suspect in fatal shooting

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Police responded to a deadly shooting at the corner of Avenue A and Witherbee in Flint Wednesday night. More>>

AP sources: IRS believes identity thieves from Russia

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IRS investigators believe the identity thieves who stole the personal tax information of more than 100,000 taxpayers from an IRS website are part of a sophisticated criminal operation based in Russia, two officials told... More>>

GM adding shift, upgrading Michigan plant that makes Camaro

   
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General Motors Co. says it's returning a second shift and 500 workers to a Michigan plant to build the new Chevrolet Camaro. More>>

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Carrie's message to TV5 viewers

 You may notice Carrie Sharp is not delivering the news these next few weeks. Her 8-month-old little boy needs to have open heart surgery. Here is her message for TV5 viewers.

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