Gary Austin
Sinkhole Damaged Corvettes To Be Repaired in Michigan
Last week in Bowling Green, Kentucky where the "National Corvette Museum" is located a large sinkhole opened up and eight classic Corvettes were damaged. The sinkhole is about 40 feet across and 25-30 feet deep.
Officials say the overall structure of the building is in good shape...
Automotive Supplier in Saginaw County Ending Operations
TRW Automotive's braking plant in Saginaw County is shutting down. As a result nearly 600 will end up losing their jobs. Supplies will be shipped over the next several months while operations are gradually scaled back . The AP is reporting the reason for the closing: not enough new business...
NASA Taps University of Michigan For Research Program
Today the University of Michigan has confirmed the school has qualified for a major NASA project. Engineers at the school have been given the job of looking for ways planes can generate less turbulence when airborne. For years researchers have tried to improve efficiency when flying by creating as steady an airflow around the aircraft as possible...
Michigan Based Kellogg’s Plans Major Expansion
Officials with Kellogg's have announced Grand Rapids will soon be home to a new North American Global Business Services office. The company says this will mean as many as 600 new jobs. Operations in the new facility will start later this year...
Great Lakes Ice Nears Record Thickness
Coast Guard Ice cutters (similar to the one you see pictured here) are having a very tough time clearing paths so ships carrying freight and cargo can make it through extraordinarily thick ice on the Great Lakes. It's been so cold for so long the vast majority of surface water is frozen solid. Nea...
A New State Plan Designed to Help More Go To College or University
A new effort in Michigan to try and make higher education more affordable for more in state students. It's called the "Pay Forward" plan and was unveiled today by Democrat state lawmakers in Lansing. Those who qualify could get loans to cover university, college or community college costs with zero interest...
New Auto Industry Scorecard
J.D. Power is out with its U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study for 2104 and General Motors ended up some impressive scores. Cars and trucks surveyed were at least three years old. Their owners were questioned about the kind of problems they've had...
Michigan is Selling More to Other Countries
Michigan's overall exports to foreign countries took about a 3% jump last year. When everything from vehicles to manufactured goods to fruits and vegetables are added up the state's total dollar amount in value of items sold outside of the U...
See Which Michigan Cities are Vying for the Top Spot For Most Snow
Four Michigan cities are in the top 10 nationally for most snowfall.
The State is Now in Charge of Belle Isle
Michigan now has its 102nd state park: Belle Isle. The official takeover of the nearly 1,000 acre island is now complete. This action is tied to the Detroit Bankruptcy with the state now leasing the property. It's being reported this will end up saving the city millions of dollars every year...