Northern Michigan University will receive a $6.5 million Investment Fund Award from the Michigan Strategic Fund to accelerate its effort to extend high-speed educational broadband throughout the Upper Peninsula. The funds will be used to build out and equip 64 cities and townships over a two-year period. NMU will contribute …

You don’t normally think of going to the dentist’s and the doctor’s at the same time, but the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center in Calumet is bringing the two together. Their new location features an open bay concept that allows them to integrate medical and dental services. Reynolds-033017-1 Director …

The Michigan Senate has approved “The Good Jobs for Michigan” package sponsored by Sen. Jim Stamas. The bills would help the state attract new and expanded business investments resulting in the creation of high-wage Michigan jobs. Stamas says qualifying businesses would either have to create at least 500 jobs that …

A bill heading to the house for consideration would let people heat up their cars in their own private drive-ways with out getting fined. The current law can result in a civil infraction. Republican state representative Holly Hughes is the sponsor of the legislation. She says drivers are still recommended …

Ford announcing four separate recalls involving nearly a half million vehicles. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

State lawmakers want to use more tax incentives to lure more businesses to Michigan. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says this is a departure from the way Lansing has been doing business. JOB CREATION-A-SKUBICK 032917 At the same time, lawmakers don’t feel like they can give bigger tax breaks when …

What is attractive to you in a potential lover or spouse? Business Editor Murray Feldman takes a look.

A new law starts next month that requires doctors or hospitals to report deaths of women during pregnancy or within one year of being pregnant. Jim Matthews reports.

About 12 percent of adults in the United States are affected by osteoarthritis or “wear and tear” of the knee. More than 600,000 will undergo total knee replacement surgery this year to relieve pain and restore function. But is it worth it? Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

Officials from Highland Copper Company say they are optimistic about the chance to mine in the Upper Peninsula. The company has been testing samples of copper from a site near the Porcupines Mountains Wilderness Park. They are currently working on a feasibility study to see how much copper is in …