Michigan’s attorney general has filed suit against a water company and engineering firm, accusing them of causing and worsening Flint’s water crisis. Schuette says Veolia and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman were charged with a public nuisance and professional negligence. Veolia also charged with fraud. He says Veolia, a French company, was …
Read More »Generation X Failing To Save Money
A new survey by Bankrate.com shows that 66 million Americans have no savings at all. Spokesman Greg McBride says those born between 1960 and 1980 are the worst offenders. McBride says it’s important to make deposits into a savings account from every paycheck.
Read More »Poor Showing In Reading & Math For Michigan Students
A national survey is in, and fourth and eighth graders in Michigan are not doing well in reading and math. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »'Dump The Trump' Movement Doesn't Sway All Supporters
The first Republican leader in Michigan to endorse Donald Trump says he’s in it for the long haul. Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »Action Taken To Increase Services At Veterans Homes
The governor has signed a 21-bill package to beef up services at veterans homes. As Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports, the action comes after widespread abuse was uncovered.
Read More »Crash Tests Show Concerns Over Passenger Side Air Bags
Some new crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that the passenger sides of some vehicles may not have the same protection as the driver side. Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.
Read More »Retail Sales Strongest In Nearly A Year
Overall retails sales in Michigan remained strong in May for a fourth consecutive month, according to the Michigan Retail Index. 78% of reporting retailers said May sales were better than or as good as a year ago, the strongest showing since July 2015. The May Index found 54% of Michigan …
Read More »Driver Who Killed Kalamazoo Bicyclists Reported On Drugs At Time Of Crash
The Kalamazoo County Prosecutor has filed charges of driving while intoxicated against the man accused of killing five bicyclists in Kalamazoo. Jeff Getting says Charles Picket was under the influence of drugs when he crashed into the group of bicyclists on June 7th. Four people were injured. Picket has already …
Read More »Domestic Cars Showing Fewer Problems
Owners of Detroit-based cars and trucks reported fewer new-car problems than those who bought import models. That’s according to a just-released survey from J.D. Power. Three domestic brands–Chevrolet, Buick and Lincoln– finished in the top 10 of brand rankings. J.D. Power Vice President Renee Stevens says for the first time …
Read More »Enbridge Conducts Northern Michigan PR Tour
Enbridge, owner and operator of the controversial Line 5 pipeline running under the Straits of Mackinac, has set out on a public relations tour across northern Michigan. Up North Live reports executives and employees plan to meet many northern Michigan residents this week as they travel to six different cities. …
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