A Northern Michigan woman is determined to turn her family's tragedy -- into an opportunity to keep teens safe.
Today, Bonnie Raffaele took one more step toward that goal.
...In January of 2010, her 17-year-old daughter Kelsey drove into an oncoming vehicle head-on, and died.
Kelsey's family discovered that she had been talking on her cell phone.
Since then, Bonnie has been working on a bill -- known as "Kelsey's Law" -- that would make it illegal for all beginner drivers with a level one or two license to talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
The legislation has already passed the State Senate, and today -- was presented to the Michigan House Transportation Committee in Lansing.
9&10's Evan Dean and Photojournalist Tony Zyber were at the emotional hearing, and have the story.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:08:36 GMT
The director of the Downtown Development Authority in Traverse City passed away on Sunday night. His office says they were told the cause of Bryan Crough's death was a heart attack. Crough had been serving
The director of the Downtown Development Authority in Traverse City passed away on Sunday night. His office says they were told the cause of Bryan Crough's death was a heart attack. Crough had been serving
Monday, June 17 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:19:23 GMT
A 12 year old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Mason county pool. It happened in the 5300 block of US-10 near Ludington. Deputies say a group of kids were in a pool and Seth Pompa
A 12 year old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Mason county pool. It happened in the 5300 block of US-10 near Ludington. Deputies say a group of kids were in a pool and Seth Pompa
Monday, June 17 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:30:45 GMT
Police in Mason county are trying to track down 3 people who haven't been seen since Sunday morning. 92 year old William Brunson and his 78 year old wife Shirley left Detroit just before 8:00 yesterday
Police in Mason county are trying to track down 3 people who haven't been seen since Sunday morning. 92 year old William Brunson and his 78 year old wife Shirley left Detroit just before 8:00 yesterday
Monday, June 17 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:19:58 GMT
Federal investigators are at it again. They're planning to dig up an Oakland county field in hopes of discovering the remains of Jimmy Hoffa in Oakland Township. The search area is about 20 miles north
Federal investigators are at it again. They're planning to dig up an Oakland county field in hopes of discovering the remains of Jimmy Hoffa in Oakland Township. The search area is about 20 miles north
Monday, June 17 2013 5:30 AM EDT2013-06-17 09:30:51 GMT
A downstate man is dead after rolling his car in Wexford County. The accident happened on E. 16 Road in Manton around 11 Sunday night. Deputies say Glenn Miller, of St. Clair, lost control of his, veered
A downstate man is dead after rolling his car in Wexford County. The accident happened on E. 16 Road in Manton around 11 Sunday night. Deputies say Glenn Miller, of St. Clair, lost control of his, veered
Monday, June 17 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:37:42 GMT
3 men have been arrested, suspected of playing a part in multiple break-ins in Ogemaw county. Police have been investigating several Klacking Township break-ins that happened between March and April of
3 men have been arrested, suspected of playing a part in multiple break-ins in Ogemaw county. Police have been investigating several Klacking Township break-ins that happened between March and April of
Monday, June 17 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:24:18 GMT
Work starts tomorrow on the demolition of several buildings along Grand Traverse Bay where a waterfront park is being built. Officials from Grand Traverse County's Acme Township completed the purchase
Work starts tomorrow on the demolition of several buildings along Grand Traverse Bay where a waterfront park is being built. Officials from Grand Traverse County's Acme Township completed the purchase
Officials searching for a 47-year-old man who disappeared after leaving home to go kayaking on southeastern Michigan's Clinton River say they believe they've found his body.
Officials searching for a 47-year-old man who disappeared after leaving home to go kayaking on southeastern Michigan's Clinton River say they believe they've found his body.
The revelation that a top former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who knew 94-year-old Michael Karkoc. World War II survivors...
The revelation that a former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who know 94-year-old Michael Karkoc. World War II survivors in both the...
Sunday, June 16 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:21:58 GMT
Police have closed their investigation into a deadly car accident in Brimley. In April, a woman was killed instantly when she lost control of her car driving around a curve and hit a tree. Police say
Police have closed their investigation into a deadly car accident in Brimley. In April, a woman was killed instantly when she lost control of her car driving around a curve and hit a tree. Police say
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