A change has come to the law regarding minors in possession of alcohol. The Governor has signed legislation that makes the violation a civil infraction with a fine of $100 for a first offense. Republican Senator Rick Jones of Grand Ledge sponsored the legislation. He says most young people don’t even …
Read More »Duel Over Guns In Schools Continues
There is disagreement at the state capital when it comes to banning guns in schools. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »How Santa Can Be A Healthier, Happier Elf
Before Santa boards his sleigh and leaves the North Pole, he may want to make a few changes to his health. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has some advice.
Read More »Protect Children When Traveling For The Holidays
Millions of families will be traveling this holiday season and some may not realize they’re putting their toddler at risk. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.
Read More »Snyder Signs Wolf Hunting Law
Wolves in the state soon could be fair game. Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a bill Thursday to allow wolf hunting, if the federal government ever dropped federal protection of the species. The bill would empower the Natural Resources Commission to designate a hunting season on gray wolves, should they be …
Read More »Schools Given More Flexibility On Disciplinary Actions
Governor Rick Snyder has signed bipartisan legislation giving local school authorities flexibility on ‘zero tolerance’ policies. Local school boards will now have more discretion when making decisions on punitive actions for students, such as suspension or expulsion. Under existing state law, many districts employ a “zero tolerance” policy, meaning there …
Read More »Natural Gas Line Explosion Outside Of L’Anse
UPDATE: 8:13am 12/23/16 L’Anse area natural gas customers may be without gas service for up two days. Baraga County Emergency Manager Jeff Hubbard says crews are working on restoring service as soon as possible. A warming center is being set up at the Baraga School for area residents. SEMCO will …
Read More »Snowmobiler Injured In Ontonagon
Illinois man is injured following a snowmobile accident in Ontonagon County Wednesday. The Ontonagon Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the accident on Trail 12 near the Woodspur Rd. in Ontonagon township shortly before noon. The driver of a 2009 Arctic Cat snowmobile, Michael Faucher of Lemont, Illinois was traveling on Trail …
Read More »Salvation Army Struggling To Fill Kettles
For the original story and video by ABC-10’s Matt Miller, click here. Including today, there are only three more bell ringing days until Christmas and the Upper Peninsula Salvation Army says they are behind on their fundraising goals. Salvation Army Auxiliary Captain Doug Winters says they are struggling to make …
Read More »New MSP Trooper Heading To Calumet Post
The Michigan State Police Calumet Post will be getting the services of a new trooper. Alpena resident Michael Oliver is one of 41 new state police troopers who will report to work at various posts across the state on Monday following Wednesday’s graduation from the 131st Trooper Recruit School in …
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