SW Michigan

ALLEGAN, MI -- The Allegan County Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency from April's torrential rainfall in an attempt to get state or federal aid. "Many public roads have remained closed due to high water in the area," commission Chair Mark DeYoung said at Thursday's county board meeting.

The federal government has released data showing how prices for services fluctuate between hospitals.

ROSCOMMON - From Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, gray wolves in three areas of the Upper Peninsula will have a target on their backs. The state Natural Resources Commission approved a wolf hunting season Thursday for up to 43 of the 658 wolves in the Upper Peninsula.

Lansing - House Republicans have offered their support for expanding the Medicaid insurance program if low-income adults can be limited to four years of coverage in their lifetime - a stipulation likely to be rejected by the Obama administration.