Unemployed having trouble with state hotline for benefits

Muskegon Heights(WZZM)-Michigan's high unemployment rate means more claims and it's causing problems at the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. The phone lines are clogged and some say the internet isn't much help either.

Conflict continues in Gaza, Grand Rapids residents support both sides

GAZA CITY, Gaza (AP) -- Residents of a Gaza neighborhood are confirming Israel's claim that Hamas militants had opened fire from the cover of a U.N. school where hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge.

Strict graduation requirements to blame for "school with-in a school" cut

A fine arts school is being elimanted and re-worked at Union High.

Life along the Grand River

If you live along the Grand River, life can be tough during the winter, especially this year thanks to an early thaw.

Apple unveils updates, new MacBook Pro, iTunes changes

iTunes to have three pricing tiers: 99 cents, 69 cents and $1.29

Honey Don't Cough: natural alternative to cough medicine

The recent warnings about the dangers of over medicating young children with over the counter drugs has made this cold season tough for some parents.

Calhoun County traffic stop leads to pot bust

The Michigan State Police stopped a driver along I-94 Monday for not using his turn signal and ended up finding over sixty pounds of marijuana.

Democrats gain on Kent County Commission

The Democratic wave that swept Barack Obama into the White House also swept a record number of Democrats onto Kent County's Republican-dominated commission. 

UPDATE: Most of Allegan open after morning gas leak

Emergency crews are finishing up at the scene of a gas leak in the city of Allegan.