The fastest growing demographic in today’s military is women. They make up 14% of America’s active duty personnel. The number of women Veterans using VA services skyrocketed in recent years, from 159,000 in the year 2000, to 390,000 in 2013. Nelson-033117-1 “When you think about those 13 years, you’ve had …
Read More »New Technology Causing Issues For Police At Crash Sites
Police are seeing more people come out to crash scenes who don’t belong there, causing fights and injuries. Zahra Huber explains.
Read More »“Choose Life” License Plate Approved
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill to create a “Choose Life” specialty license plate. The bill sponsor Republican Senator Patrick Colbeck says the plate will cost $35. Colbeck says money from plate sales will also go towards suicide prevention services. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have authorized …
Read More »Mackinac Bridge To Be Repainted
The Mackinac Bridge is getting some serious work done. Starting April 6th one of the iconic ivory towers on the “Mighty Mac” will be stripped down to bare metal and repainted. James Lake spokesperson for the Mackinac Bridge authority says the $6.3 million project has to be completed by December …
Read More »Bill Allows Minors To Refuse Breathalyzer Tests
The Michigan House has approved a bill dealing with minors and Breathalyzers. Details from Jim Matthews.
Read More »Pedestrian Deaths Rising
Michigan is bucking a dubious national trend, but experts say it’s not enough. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says pedestrian deaths are on the rise.
Read More »Recapping Last Legislative Session
With state lawmakers on spring break, what record do they leave behind after 34 session days? Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick looks at the results.
Read More »Distracted Driving Bills Expected
New distracted driving legislation is expected to be announced today. Lt. Mike Shaw with the Michigan State Police says distracted driving is not just limited to using phones while driving. The bill is designed to protect innocent people from injuries and fatalities caused by distracted driving.
Read More »Dining With Diabetes Class Offered By MSU Extension
Diabetes can sure change the way you sit down to dinner. Registration is now open for Dining with Diabetes, offered by Michigan State University Extension. Extension Educator Erin Carter says the five week course will show people how they can still enjoy food even though they are diabetic. PLAY Carter-033017-1 …
Read More »Help Select the Isle Royale Teen Artist
Houghton, MI – Teens 13 to 18: your artistic opinion matters. Join Isle Royale National Park (NP) and the Copper Country Community Arts Center (CCCAC) in helping to select the 2017 Isle Royale Teen Artist at one of the following events: Thursday April 6, between 4:00 to 5:30 pm Saturday April 8, …
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