3 Swine Flu Clinics Cancelled
Several vaccination clinics are postponed due to lack of vaccine

Schools Could Get Federal Funds
State lawmakers vote to dip into federal stimulus funds to help with school funding

MSU Shares Grant For Medical Research
Three universities share $6 million for research into plants and medications

Contracts Approved At NMU
Professors at Northern Michigan University have approved a revised contract with the Marquette school after rejecting an earlier version

Lake Superior State Searches For New Leader
A committee at Lake Superior State University says it will start interviewing candidates for a president to replace Rodney L. Lowman

U of M Receives $10 Million Gift
The University of Michigan has received a $10 million gift from a suburban Detroit developer and his wife toward the $102 million expansion of its law school

Students Get Their Swine Flu Vaccinations
After a week off of school due to a large number of ill students, Northern Michigan's largest school disctrict begins Swine Flu vaccinations

Governor Granholm addresses education funding crisis
School superintendents from across northern Michigan met face to face with Governor Granholm, a week and a half after she orders another round of major funding cuts.  The closed door meeting in Traverse City, was a chance for school leaders to express their concerns now that the new state budget is signed.

Library Renovation Project
Officials prepare to unveil a major renovation project at a Benzie County library

Students Take A Step In The Right Direction
Albion College says its staff and students met the challenge to take 100 million steps in October

Governor Signs Budget Bills
Spending bills include deep cuts, but avoids another government shutdown

Schools closed but sports tournaments still on
Another issue that's raising questions involves continuing high school district and regional sports events for school districts that have cancelled classes.  A parent of a Mesick High School student called us upset that continuing these events, defeats the purpose of keeping students isolated.

Fact Finder: School Closing Concerns
A viewer wondered, with so many schools closing due to the flu outbreak, what does this mean for district employees and the school calendar?  The answers in a Fact Finder Report.

School closings affect workforce
More schools all around northern Michigan are closing their doors as an increasing number of students are out sick with flu-like illnesses.  Several schools are closing Tuesday and Wednesday several more are shutting down for the rest of the week.

Severe Funding Cuts For Schools
The State Board of Education is meeting to talk about funding as school districts face cuts of nearly $300 or more per student

Educators Try New Ways To Balance Budgets
With state revenues plummeting, administrators in many Michigan school districts are trying to find new ways to cut their expenses

U2 To Rock Spartan Stadium
The acclaimed Irish rock group announced Sunday that its summer 2010 tour will take it to the Michigan State University stadium in East Lansing on June 30.

Governor Granholm Meets With Educators
Governor Granholm travels to West Michigan for help from school officials

UPDATE: FSU Student Killed In Crash
Ferris State University mourning the loss of one of its students

FSU Student Killed In Crash
Ferris State University is mourning the loss of one of its students

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