Articles tagged with district

Sat, May 19, 2012

Michigan State Police asked to investigate election fraud in the 76th District

KENT COUNTY (WKZO) --  The Kent County Prosecutors office has asked the State Police to investigate whether House Rep. Roy Schmidt’s last minute switch ...

Sun, May 06, 2012

Lohan hit-and-run case to be handed to District Attorney for review

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The Mean Girls star has denied claims she bumped her Porsche into a man identified as Thaer Kamal as she left ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

Lohan hit-and-run case to be handed to District Attorney for review

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The Mean Girls star has denied claims she bumped her Porsche into a man identified as Thaer Kamal as she left ...

Fri, May 04, 2012

Lohan hit-and-run case to be handed to District Attorney for review

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The Mean Girls star has denied claims she bumped her Porsche into a man identified as Thaer Kamal as she left ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

Lohan hit-and-run case to be handed to District Attorney for review

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The Mean Girls star has denied claims she bumped her Porsche into a man identified as Thaer Kamal as she left ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

Parents of boy forcibly tattooed sue school district

(Note: Contains offensive language in paragraph three)

By Jason McLure

LITTLETON, New Hampshire (Reuters) - The parents of a New Hampshire teenager who was assaulted ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Florida school district officials accused of racism

By Barbara Liston

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A federal lawsuit against a Florida school district alleges two black women who scored well on an adult ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

School district fights subpoena of Penn State victim records

(Reuters) - A Pennsylvania school district on Monday moved to quash a subpoena asking for psychological and other records of one of the 10 boys ...

Sun, April 15, 2012

'District 9' Star Vs. Josh Brolin in Spike Lee's 'Oldboy' Remake?

You might know Sharlto Copley if you're a fan of aliens or wrongfully accused war criminals. Copley made his feature film debut in ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

'District 9' Star Vs. Josh Brolin in Spike Lee's 'Oldboy' Remake?

You might know Sharlto Copley if you're a fan of aliens or wrongfully accused war criminals. Copley made his feature film debut in ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

'District 9' Star Vs. Josh Brolin in Spike Lee's 'Oldboy' Remake?

You might know Sharlto Copley if you're a fan of aliens or wrongfully accused war criminals. Copley made his feature film debut in ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Syrian army must pull back first under Annan plan

By Erika Solomon and Douglas Hamilton

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian artillery hit parts of Homs city and at least 37 people were killed in clashes ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Minnesota school district settles lawsuit over gay slurs

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's biggest public school district has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit with six current and former students ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

Assad's forces storm central district of Damascus

AMMAN (Reuters) - Elite Syrian forces backed by armored personnel carriers stormed part of Damascus on Wednesday, firing machineguns in the air, in the closest ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Virginia school district ponders banning cross-gender dress

By Matthew A. Ward

SUFFOLK, Va (Reuters) - A Virginia school district is considering banning cross-gender dressing in a move proponents said aims to protect ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

U.N. chief speaks of "grisly reports" from Syria

BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he had received "grisly reports" that Syrian government forces were arbitrarily executing, imprisoning and ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

San Francisco protesters target financial district

By Laird Harrison

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Weeks after their eviction from several area encampments, anti-Wall Street activists in San Francisco, including a former Pacific ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

San Francisco protesters target financial district on Friday

By Laird Harrison

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Weeks after their eviction from several area encampments, anti-Wall Street activists in San Francisco, including a former Pacific ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Hoogendyk to Challenge Upton in 6th District Congressional Primary

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Former Michigan state representative Jack Hoogendyk announced Tuesday that he will run in the Republican primary against United States Congressman Fred Upton ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Governor Determines Financial Emergency in Highland Park School District

LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder determines that the Highland Park School District is in the midst of a financial emergency.

A ten member financial review ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Suicide bomber kills district governor in Afghan south

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber killed a district governor, his two young sons and two bodyguards in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Michigan school district is candidate for takeover

(Reuters) - Michigan officials on Wednesday declared the Highland Park School District in a financial emergency, a step that could lead to a state takeover ...

Mon, December 26, 2011

Carnage in Homs district as tanks open fire: video

By Erika Solomon

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Terrified residents cowered in their homes on Monday in Syria's Homs, as army tanks fired shells, machineguns and ...

Tue, November 08, 2011

Municipal Elections, Bond Issues and School District on the Ballot Tuesday

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) -- Do you plan on voting today?  Not everyone will get the chance, because you have to live in a city that ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Paul Walker to Star in 'District B13' Remake 'Brick Mansions'

Brick Mansions, the developing American remake of French director Pierre Morel's Banlieue 13 (translated loosely to District 13...and there's a 'B ...

Sun, October 30, 2011

Paul Walker to Star in 'District B13' Remake 'Brick Mansions'

Brick Mansions, the developing American remake of French director Pierre Morel's Banlieue 13 (translated loosely to District 13...and there's a 'B ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Paul Walker to Star in 'District B13' Remake 'Brick Mansions'

Brick Mansions, the developing American remake of French director Pierre Morel's Banlieue 13 (translated loosely to District 13...and there's a 'B ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Taliban attack across Kabul, target U.S. Embassy

By Mirwais Harooni and Hamid Shalizi

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban fighters fired rockets at the U.S. Embassy and NATO headquarters in Kabul on Tuesday ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

New York district race portends trouble for Obama

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Democrats are bracing for an upset in a special election on Tuesday, in what some say could be ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Nevada voters go to polls in Republican-leaning district

By Cynthia Johnston

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Voters in Nevada go to the polls next week to elect a replacement for U.S. Representative Dean ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

Minnesota school district sued over gay student harassment

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Five students or former students sued Minnesota's biggest school district on Thursday arguing that a policy limiting staff ...

Tue, June 07, 2011

Kalamazoo Schools: Funding Cuts Could Eliminate 48 Jobs in District

KALAMAZOO, Mi (WKZO) - Kalamazoo School officials blasted the state legislature and Governor Rick Snyder for the funding cuts to K-12 education that they say ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Ex-8th District Congressman Kagen thinking about U.S. Senate run

APPLETON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Former U.S. House Democrat Steve Kagen of Appleton is the latest to say he’s thinking about running for Herb ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Parents sue school district after teen daughter's suicide

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (Reuters) - The parents of a 13-year-old girl who hanged herself in 2009 after being ridiculed by classmates for texting a suggestive ...

Sat, March 12, 2011

State Senator Wants To Use Local School District Money To Balance Budget

LANSING (WKZO) - State Senator Jack Brandenburg says Michigan school districts are hoarding money in their rainy day funds. Reportedly, across the state, districts have ...

Sat, March 12, 2011

Blackhawks, Maroons Win District Titles in March Magic

UNDATED (WHTC News) – Two Lakeshore teams earned state high school boys’ basketball district tournament titles on Friday evening.

Before a sold-out crowd at DeVos ...

Sat, March 12, 2011

VIDEO: Fennville Superintendent Comments on District Championship Win

HOLLAND -- (WHTC) Post their district championship win, Fennville Superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer comments on the atmosphere since the loss of star player Wes Leonard. 

Sat, March 12, 2011

VIDEO: Fennville District Championship Highlights

HOLLAND -- (WHTC) The Fennville Blackhawks conquered the district championship game continuing their perfect season record now 24-0.  The trophy was received by Mitchell Leonard ...

Fri, March 11, 2011

Fennville Claims District Championship in Wild Affair

HOLLAND -- (WHTC) The Fennville Blackhawks continued their unbeaten season Friday if by only a thread.  The Blackhawks defeated Covert 51-48 in the district title ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Reid Ribble Ready For Business as 8th District Congressman

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - 8th Congressional District Republican Reid Ribble is now an official member of the U.S. House after being sworn-in to ...

Sat, January 01, 2011

Huizenga to Retain District Offices

WASHINGTON (WHTC News) - Five days before he is to be sworn in as the Lakeshore’s new Congressman, Bill Huizenga announced that he would ...

Sat, January 01, 2011

Huizenga Retains Congressional District Offices

WASHINGTON (WHTC News) - Five days before he is to be sworn in as the Lakeshore’s new Congressman, Bill Huizenga announced that he would ...

Wed, November 03, 2010

Newcomer Ribble Defeats Kagen in 8th Congressional District

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin will have a 5 to 3 Republican majority in the U.S. House after picking up two seats in Tuesday ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

WATCH: Margaret O'Brien Declares Victory in 61st District State House Race

KALAMAZOO -- Republic candidate for the Michigan House's 61st district Margaret O'Brien has come out on top of political newcomer and Democratic candidate ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

WATCH: Tonya Schuitmaker Declares Victory in 20th District State Senate Race

KALAMAZOO -- Following the passing of Democratic candidate Robert Jones and his subsequent replacement on the ballot of Bobby Hopewell, Republican candidate for state Senate ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

Seventh District Race Close

UNDATED (WTVB) - The race for the 7th Congressional District continues to be a close one. Democratic incumbent Mark Schauer and Republican challenger Tim Walberg ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

Poll: 8th District Race Up For Grabs

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - A new poll out shows a toss-up in the race for the 8th Congressional District. 

The Hill's 2010 Midterm ...

Wed, October 20, 2010

Manhattan District Attorney creates anti-corruption unit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new anti-corruption unit in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office will pursue "public corruption in government at all levels," from ...

Tue, October 19, 2010

Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell to Replace Bob Jones on 20th District Ballot

KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell has been selected by area Democratic leaders to replace Rep. Robert Jones on the State Senate ballot following his ...

Wed, October 13, 2010

Sixth District Candidates Debate

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- With the election soon, four of the five candidates in the 6th Congressional district debated again Kalamazoo Tuesday.  

The panel included incumbent ...

Wed, October 13, 2010

Seventh District Congressional Campaign Named One Of The Dirtiest

UNDATED (WKZO) -- The race in the 7th Congressional District has become a seemingly endless parade of mudslinging and negative ads. Hundreds of thousands of ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

DCCC Cuts TV Ads For Kagen in 8th District Race

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Congressman Steve Kagen faces a tough battle in his effort to become the first Democrat to win three straight terms ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

District Attorney confirms Hilton's plea deal

The socialite was detained when a small bag of white powder fell out of her purse in front of a police officer and she ...

Tue, September 21, 2010

6th District Congressional Debate on TV tonight

The 6th District Congressional Debate between incumbent Republican Rep Fred Upton and Democratic challenger Kalamazoo City Commissioner Do Cooney took place at KVCC's ...

Mon, September 20, 2010

UK hands over violent Afghan district to U.S. troops

LONDON (Reuters) - British troops have handed over responsibility for one of the deadliest districts in southern Afghanistan to American forces, Britain's defense ministry ...

Sat, September 04, 2010

Financial Reports Released in 8th District Race

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Republican candidates looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Steve Kagen in the 8th Congressional District race have shown their financial reports ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

MI GOP Picks Emmons To Run For 33rd District Senate Seat

Michigan Republican officials have picked Judy Emmons to run for the 33rd District state Senate seat. She'll replace state Representative Brian Calley of ...

Wed, September 01, 2010

Rogers, Enderle To Square-Off In 8th District Race

State Democrats have chosen a replacement candidate to run against Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan's 8th Congressional District. Lance Enderle will compete ...

Fri, August 27, 2010

WATCH: 8th Congressional District GOP Debate

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - The 8th Congressional District candidates gearing up for a Republican primary faced off in a debate Friday.

All 3 GOP ...

Sun, August 22, 2010

WATCH: District 88 Republican State Representative Bob Genetski with Gary Stevens

HOLLAND -- (WHTC) Michigan District 88 State Representative Bob Genetski out of Saugatuck joined WHTC News Director Gary Stevens for a one-on-one interview at the ...

Mon, August 16, 2010

Benishek Certified As GOP Primary Winner In 1st District

(Lansing, MI)  --  State Senator Jason Allen decided against asking for a recount in the Republican primary for Michigan's 1st Congressional District.  By doing ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Republican Primary For 1st Congressional District To Be Certified

(Lansing, MI)  --  Michigan's primary election results from August 3rd are expected to be certified today when the Board of State Canvassers meets in ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

Kalamazoo's District 2 Softball Team Won't Repeat as World Champs

KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo’s District Two Softball team will not get a chance to repeat as world champions. While they have an identical 6 and ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

'The Real Housewives of D.C.' Recap: Welcome to the District

'The Real Housewives of D.C.': Welcome to the District

S1:E1 Last night was the premiere of The Real Housewives of D.C ...

Tue, August 03, 2010

WATCH: Kalamazoo County 6th District Candidate Michael Seals Announces Victory

KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) Michael Seals has won the Democratic primary for the 6th district Kalamazoo County commission seat and with no Republican opposition in the ...

Tue, August 03, 2010

Local Senate Seats, 7th Congressional District and a Millage on Tap for Today's Primary

In the 7th Congressional District—three Republicans are looking to unseat Democrat Mark Schauer, who is uncontested. One of those—Tim Walberg—previously held ...

Mon, August 02, 2010

Marc Savard Drops Bid for 8th Congressional District

DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - One of four Republican candidates for Steve Kagen’s U.S. House seat in northeast Wisconsin dropped out of the ...

Mon, July 26, 2010

New Jersey takeover of Atlantic City district too late: Moody's

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's plan to take over the Atlantic City gambling district comes too late to help its ...

Sat, July 24, 2010

20th District Michigan State Senate Race May Be Most Expensive in the State

KALAMAZOO-- It may be the most expensive primary battle in the state, outside of the Governor’s race. The filing deadline for campaign contribution ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

N.J. plans takeover of Atlantic City casino district

By Karina Ioffee

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced plans on Wednesday to seize control of Atlantic City's ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

New Jersey takes over Atlantic City casino district

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Wednesday will announce a state takeover of Atlantic City's casino district, removing local government functions ...

Tue, July 06, 2010

Historic District

KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Kalamazoo City Commissioners will be asked tonight to designate 5 buildings downtown as historic to make them eligible for tax credits as ...

Thu, July 01, 2010

Field More Crowded In Michigan's 13th Congressional District

DETROIT -- A fifth Democratic challenger has entered the 13th District congressional primary race against U.S. Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick.  Crime Stoppers president John ...

Thu, May 27, 2010

Coldwater Golfers Win District

Peaking at the right time of year, the Coldwater High School boy's golf team captured the district championship Thursday afternoon at the Golf ...

Tue, April 27, 2010

Sheboygan's 5th District Residents Speak Out About Station's Closure

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - Dozens of residents from the Southside of Sheboygan turned out for a citizens meeting Monday night to discuss the recent closure ...

Wed, April 14, 2010

"District 9" star in talks for another alien film

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Sharlto Copley, the South African actor who shot to fame as the ill-fated star of "District 9 ...

Thu, April 08, 2010

Recount Coming for 6th District Green Bay City Council Seat

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Green Bay City Council race decided by six votes will draw a recount.

"The reports of voter fraud in ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

Voters Say "Yes" to Green Bay School District

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - It's a "yes" vote for the Green Bay School District's $16.7 million referendum.

Voters passed question one ...

Sat, April 03, 2010

Thai protesters swarm Bangkok's main shopping district

By Wirat Buranakanokthanasarn

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters converged on Bangkok's shopping district on Saturday, forcing major retailers to close while ...

Sat, April 03, 2010

Thai protesters swarm Bangkok's main shopping district

By Wirat Buranakanokthanasarn

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters converged on Bangkok's shopping district on Saturday, forcing major retailers to close while ...

Fri, March 12, 2010

Holland, Holland Christian and Fennville Win District Titles

(Zeeland - WHTC News) The Holland High Dutch downed Jenision 70 to 62 Friday night in Zeeland in the Class A Boys Basketball District.  Holland ...

Fri, February 05, 2010

District Pushes Back Votes For Area School Closures

(Grand Rapids, MI)  --  The Grand Rapids Public School district has pushed back a planned vote to close or consolidate several schools in the area ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Cedar Grove-Belgium School District Nears Referendum

CEDAR GROVE, Wis. (WHBL) - After being shot down last fall, the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District is getting closer to presenting a revised referendum question ...

Mon, February 01, 2010

Report: Kagen Far Out In Front Of Money Race In 8th District

APPLETON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s tightest U.S. House race is no match when it comes to money. Democratic incumbent Steve Kagen of Appleton ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Special Election Called For 65th District Of Michigan House

(Lansing, MI)  --  Voters in southern Michigan will head to the polls on August 3rd for primaries and November 2nd for a special election to ...

Wed, January 13, 2010

Sheboygan Area School District Tries To "Race To The Top"

Sheboygan, Wis. (WHBL) - The Sheboygan Area School District will push forward with their efforts to attain “Race to the Top” funds.

Tuesday night, the ...

Mon, December 21, 2009

Tenth District candidates forum in Wausau tonight

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – Candidates for the Wausau 10th District Alderman seat will take to the podium tonight as they meet for a candidate forum ...

Fri, November 27, 2009

"District 9" no alien to Oscar buzz

By Iain Blair

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a year full of surprise hits without stars, "District 9" stands out as an even more unlikely ...

Tue, November 17, 2009

Add Ex-Lawmaker McCormick's Name To 8th District GOP Race

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - The current logjam for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Congressman Steve Kagen just got a bit more crowded. Former ...

Fri, November 13, 2009

Challengers For 8th Congressional District Keep Coming

NIAGARA (WRN) - And then there were 8. Former Niagara Mayor Joseph Stern has become the 8th person to run for the 8th District U ...

Fri, November 13, 2009

State of the District: Improving All the Time

KALAMAZOO --  Four years after the announcement of the Kalamazoo Promise and two years after joining Kalamazoo Schools, Supt. Dr. Michael Rice delivered
A State ...

Thu, November 12, 2009

Former Lawmaker Becomes 6th GOP Hopeful For 8th Congressional District

APPLETON (WRN) - A former state legislator is about to make her second attempt to get elected to Congress. Republican Terri McCormick of Appleton told ...

Thu, November 05, 2009

GB Doc Formally Announces Run For 8th Congressional District

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Green Bay doctor is throwing his hat into the ring for the 8th Congressional District seat. Marc Trager formally ...

Thu, September 17, 2009

Fire in Historic District

KALAMAZOO --  A fire last night in the historic Stuart Neighborhood caused extensive damage to a home in the 200 block of Elm St.  

The ...

Sun, September 13, 2009

NY garment district battling for survival