Some older Fords are going to be able to get some new technology. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains. SMARTLINK1-W-G

General Motors and Honda are expected to make a big technology announcement today. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert will be there. GMHONDAPREV2-V-GILBERT(MNN)  

As people prepare to file their 2016 tax return, Lawrence Levy, President of Levy & Associates has some advice if you work for yourself. Tax 1 And Levy says all homeowners need to provide W-2s, mortgage interest statement and a rundown of property taxes paid in 2016. Many know in …

This weekend, football fans are expected to spend just over $14 billion on snacks for the Super Bowl, so says the National Retail Federation. SUPERBOWL FOOD2-A-FECHER Leading up to Sunday, Christina Fecher with Meijer says the retailer expects to sell roughly 875,000 avocados, 600,000 frozen pizzas and more than five-million …

Michigan is nearing statistical full employment. State Representative Dr. John Bizon is concerned, because the state sports an over five-percent unemployment rate. JOB TRAINING1-A-BIZON The Battle Creek Republican says more brainstorming on how to get those people back into the work force is needed in Lansing. JOB TRAINING2-A-BIZON If they’re …

Cold and flu season can be a miserable anyone, but can become dangerous for the elderly. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains. COLD & FLU-W-LITES mnn

State GOP lawmakers say they won’t give up efforts to repeal the senior pension tax even if the governor says “no”. Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick is following the debate. PENSIONTAX-V-SK  

The Ontonagon Sheriff’s Office is asking people to check their camps to see if they have been broken into. The department received a report Wednesday that a camp belonging to Dale Kasten of Ewen was burglarized and guns and other valuables were stolen. An investigation identified three Ashland County suspects …

State Representative Scott Dianda is going to serve as the minority vice chairman of the House Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee. Dianda said Upper Peninsula communities and small businesses rely heavily on tourism for their well-being, and bringing that perspective to the committee will be important to him. He will …

Recycling Anniversary Flyer 01.25.17 FINAL Volunteers are needed for the One Year Celebration of Recycling in Houghton County. The event takes place February 4th at the Portage Lake District Library. Help is needed to set up on Friday from 3:00 to 5:00pm and to oversee a kids’ activity on Saturday …