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Township police ask for help tracking down missing person

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Eric Robert Stroup, 44, was last seen around 7 a.m. on Feb. 16 in the area of Lennon and Miller roads when he left an adult foster care home. More>>

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GasBuddy Price Alert: Prices likely to increase sharply

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Motorists should be aware of the likelihood of a sharp rise in gasoline prices in the next few days and through the weekend in Michigan. More>>

Prosecutor: No charges for teen in father's stabbing death

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A teen who stabbed her father to death will not face charges. The Saginaw County Prosecutor said the daughter acted in self defense when she stabbed Rogelio Garza with a kitchen knife. More>>

Argentine train slams into station, killing 49 Video included

A train packed with morning commuters slammed into a downtown station on Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds as passenger cars crumpled and windows exploded around them. It was Argentina's worst train... More>>

Tech students showing off at Autorama

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Students from the Tuscola Technology Center are getting ready to do a little showing off this weekend. More>>

Autopsy: Hypothermia contributed to man's death

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Authorities say a preliminary autopsy shows an 86-year-old Flint man found dead in his truck three days after a utility turned off electrical service to his home died of existing heart and lung problems as well as hypothermia. More>>

Cain to campaign for Hoekstra

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Former presidential candidate Herman Cain is joining Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra during stops in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Ypsilanti and Troy. The Thursday More>>

Paul sets 4 Michigan campaign stops

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is planning four campaigns stops before Tuesday's primary, hoping to boost his Michigan chances to better than third place. An NBC More>>

Pro wrestler to Chris Brown: 'I don't hit women'

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Professional wrestler CM Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, tweeted, "I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves" on his Twitter account. More>>

Police catch gas drive-off theft suspect

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Mt. Pleasant police officers have made an arrest in a gas drive-off robbery at a Speedway gas station on Monday. More>>

Teen lifts 3,000-pound car to save grandpa Video included

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Fueled by pure adrenaline, a teenager managed to lift a car and saved the life of his 74-year-old grandfather, who was trapped underneath. More>>

Judge to Lohan: 'You're on the home stretch'

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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge told Lindsay Lohan she was "on the home stretch" Wednesday, as the troubled actress received glowing marks in her penultimate probation progress hearing. More>>

Woman killed in Swan Creek Rd. crash ID'd

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Authorities investigating a fatal two-car crash on Swan Creek Road in Saginaw County have released the names of two people involved in the Tuesday crash. More>>

4 area pharmacies burglarized this week Video included

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Three pharmacies in Bay County and one more in Midland County have been targeted this week by thieves, leaving authorities searching for suspects. More>>

Carol Jean Carson, from St. Charles, was killed Tuesday afternoon when an Oldsmobile driven by a Maple Grove Township man crossed the center line and struck her vehicle. More>>

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Detroit casino brawl caught on video Video included

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A brawl broke out at Detroit's MotorCity Casino - and it was all caught on camera.  It happened Friday and now the video is going viral. More>>

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Trial set for man accused of killing boy over $60

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A man accused of killing a 6-year-old boy now has a court date. More>>

Authorities: Barn fire in Jackson Co. kills 38 horses

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Authorities say a barn fire in southern Michigan has killed 38 horses and sent a farm worker to a hospital with burns. More>>

Local Congressman urges Michiganders to use free tax service

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People can use electronic service to file both state and federal taxes. More>>

Ford to add $3.8B to pension plans this year

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Ford Motor Co. says it will pump $3.8 billion into its global pension plans this year as it tries to get them closer to fully funding their obligations. More>>

College student launches 'The Face' sensation

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Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships. University of Alabama freshman Jack Blankenship has The Face that launched a thousand "bricks." His distorted, contorted and aghast expression could stop a clock. More>>

Force-feeding mom charged after review of YouTube clip Video included

A Michigan woman is facing misdemeanor charges after authorities say they reviewed a YouTube video that showed her forcing her 2-year-old son to eat. More>>

Bishop Cistone to distribute ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass

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The Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. More>>

Local township says no to 9 wind turbines Video included

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Officials in one Bay County community rejected a special use permit request that would have brought nine wind turbines to the area. More>>

Mother visits condemned ex-Marine in Iran prison

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The mother of an ex-Marine sentenced to death in Iran on a spying conviction has visited her son in prison. More>>

Teen may still face charges in father's stabbing death Video included

A teenager could still face charges stemming from a stabbing incident Monday night in Saginaw. TV5's Brian Wood was in court on Tuesday when the prosecutor's office declined to file charges against the More>>

One person dead after head-on collision Video included

WNEM TV5 has learned one person has died after a head-on collision in Saginaw County Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Local college loaned Chevy Volt to work on

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Mott Community College has been given an opportunity to use a loaned out Chevy Volt, an electric car produced by General Motors, for two weeks. More>>

Secretary of State urges residents to get out and vote

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Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson urges state residents to vote in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, Feb. 28. More>>

TV5 Gets Results

Lottery prizes may factor into welfare rules Video included

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Lottery and other gambling winnings would factor into eligibility for welfare programs under legislation approved by the Republican-led Michigan House. More>>

Public hearing set for I-75 work in Ogemaw County

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public meeting March 1 with the topic being roadwork on the I-75 Business Loop (BL) in Ogemaw County. The meeting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. More>>

Local professor briefs VP Joe Biden on economic issues

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Vice President Joe Biden's staff was recently compiling information on companies that are bringing back work that had been sent overseas. It decided to contact a University of Michigan-Flint professor. More>>

Ogemaw youth wrestling club upset about uniforms Video included

Ogemaw Bulldogs Youth Wrestling Club president Chris Morris is upset with these uniforms from Suplay Products Ogemaw Bulldogs Youth Wrestling Club president Chris Morris is upset with these uniforms from Suplay Products
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The Ogemaw Youth Wrestling Club president is tired of dealing with Suplay Products.
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Local organization gets big shot in the arm

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Genesee County United Way's fund raising goal for 2011 is $2.8 million and after a couple of big donations today, they're a little closer. More>>

TV5 viewer captures school bus accident on camera

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It was quite the close call for one local school bus after it was rear-ended while crossing a set of railroad tracks - and it was all caught on film. More>>

Gas station robbed by man wielding knife, wearing hockey mask

Not the actual mask used in the robbery. Not the actual mask used in the robbery.
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Police are investigating a Sunday night gas station robbery where a man demanded money and cigarettes -- while wearing a hockey mask and wielding a knife. More>>

Top 5 On 5:

Winner of area’s best country band is...

Thousands of people nominated their favorite local band in this week's edition of Top 5 on 5. Click here to see who came out on top! More>>

Local restaurant serves up thousands of paczkis for Fat Tuesday

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Krzysiak's Restaurant workers work around the clock to fill thousands of paczki orders. More>>

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