Former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade is headed to the University of Michigan to teach law. McQuade was asked to step down from her government post by President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. She said she thought she’d have more time to make the transition with the acting …

Michigan House and Senate Democrats introduced legislation that would require health insurance companies and Medicaid to cover wigs for children who suffer hair loss from medical conditions or treatments. State Representative Kevin Hertel co-sponsored the House version of the bill. The wigs would be covered as any other prosthetic would …

If you work in an office, there’s a chance that some of the things your co-workers do will irritate you. Whether it’s giving you a play by play of their current medical ailment to rambling on about politics or wearing strong perfume. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites got some expert …

Governor Rick Snyder is not giving up on his efforts to modify the health insurance plans put forth by Republican leaders in Washington. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

The State Board of Education has adopted a statement saying it is unanimously against issuing A-to-F grades for every public school in Michigan. The bipartisan board opposes a letter grade accountability system as part of the state’s plan to comply with a new federal education law. Superintendent Brian Whiston and …

Republican Rep. Peter Lucido Shelby Township in Macomb County has introduced legislation that would allow motorists to use smart-phones to present copies of vehicle registrations when requested by law enforcement during traffic stops or accidents. Lucido says electronics are moving things toward the future and drivers no longer have to …

The Michigan Lottery is apologizing after a television technical problem told players it was a special bonus drawing, when it wasn’t. The mistake happened during Monday night’s Daily 3 and Daily 4 drawing. In the case of an actual bonus drawing, it would have meant even more prize money for …

President Donald Trump will visit Michigan to discuss job creation and automobile manufacturing. The President is expected announce a restart of a review of vehicle fuel efficiency rules sought by the auto industry. Trump is expected to visit Ypsilanti, a suburb of Detroit and meet with the chief executives of …

The City has developed a draft Master Plan and your opinion is necessary to finalize the Plan. Please come and provide feedback on the draft Plan. YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! P U B L I C MEETING The Copper Country Community Arts Center 126 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930 March …

Hancock, MI – The Portage Health Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being of elderly and youth causes in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. The Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it will be awarding healthcare scholarship(s) to students pursuing a career …