SW Michigan

DETROIT -- A judge is expected to finalize Wednesday a $700,000 settlement between McDonald's Corp. and members of Michigan's Muslim community over claims a suburban Detroit restaurant falsely advertised its food as prepared according to Islamic law.

Greg Gray PORTAGE, MI -- Brighton Area Schools Superintendent Greg Gray, the only finalist in the search for a new superintendent for Portage Public Schools, will have a public interview with the Portage school board at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

One northern Michigan lawmaker wants local school districts to add extra hours to the school day instead of extending the academic year so excessive "snow days" don't cause some districts to come up short on state-mandated class time.

Lansing - The state Treasury Department could adjust the gas tax rate based on the average price of wholesale gasoline under legislation seeking to raise $1.5 billion more annually for road improvements.