The co-pilot of a passenger jet plane arrested for being drunk at Detroit Metro Airport is in California for treatment, according to his defense attorney. Captain John Maguire of Pennsylvania was charged with having twice the legal blood alcohol level March 26th. Attorney Frank Manley says he wants to be …

As behind the scenes discussions take place in Lansing over Detroit Schools reform legislation, a new state treasury report says a new district would be in debt by August if transition money isn’t included in the final plan. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains— Tim says no action will be taken …

Legislation to beef up controls over the state’s Medical Marijuana law remains stalled in the Michigan Senate. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains why –

Legendary hockey player Gordie Howe got a stem cell transplant in Mexico about a year and a half ago after suffering a stroke. Now — he’s hoping to help others with traumatic brain injuries — thru the Gordie Howe Initiative. Details from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites –

A black bear that mauled a Cadillac-area teen three years ago has been shot and killed. The state Department of Natural Resources says a person, who wants to remain anonymous, went to help their dog who was attacked by a bear last month. The bear ran off at first, but …

Law enforcement across Michigan arrested more than 560 motorists for drunken driving during a recent stepped-up enforcement effort. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown took place March 16th to April fourth. Officers also issued nearly 900 citations for driving with a suspended license, over 860 for uninsured motorists …

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in the number of chickenpox cases. Chickenpox is highly contagious, with the virus spreading easily through coughing, sneezing, and other contact. The illness can result in children missing several days of school, so the Department recommends that parents …

For the first time since 1982, Michigan has set up an agreement with a Chinese province. Governor Rick Snyder Wednesday signed a memo of understanding with Chinese government officials that will establish the Michigan-Shenzhen Trade, Investment and Innovation Cooperation Center. Tom Watkins, an expert on the Chinese economy, believes Snyder has …

A motorcyclist is under arrest after leading police on a high speed chase Wednesday. At approximately 8:30 a.m., a trooper from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post attempted to pull over a motorcycle for speeding on Houghton Canal Road. The suspect fled from the officer at a high rate of …

At 2:42am Wednesday, the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a structure fire at 242 Chase Ave. in Silver City, MI. White Pine Volunteer Fire Dept. Ontonagon Volunteer Fire Dept., Sonco Ambulance Personnel , Ontonagon County Victim Services and the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene. A …