Things are heating up between the UAW and Volkswagen. Here’s Autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

New research at Michigan State University looks to crack down on fake and substandard prescription drugs. MSU scientists say their work is unusual in that criminology theory is being applied in the public health field. They say initial findings suggest that a country’s willingness to combat counterfeit and sub-standard medicines …

Nick Lyon, director of the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, says there was an eight month spell between when he was told about a Legionnaire’s outbreak in Genesee County and when the issue again came to his attention. Testifying before lawmakers regarding Flint’s water emergency, Lyon said then …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources provides an online interactive map that highlights the state’s 2015 wildfires and prescribed burns – each more than 10 acres in size – to help mushroom hunters in their quest for morels. “Morel mushrooms are often found in locations where large fires occurred the previous …

As the debate continues over guidelines proposed by the Michigan Board of Education regarding LGBT students, one Democrat candidate for the state’s 1st Congressional District is weighing in. Former head of the Michigan Democratic Party Lon Johnson says State Senator Tom Casperson is jumping the gun on this issue. Casperson …

High School students will be competing against one another this week in the face-paced Local History Smackdown. Ten teams of students from the area will try and answer questions about the local history, geography and geology. Keweenaw National Historical Park Acting Superintendent and Chief of Interpretation & Education Kathleen Harter …

HANCOCK, Mich. – UP Health System – Portage named Mark Randell as the hospital’s 2016 Mercy Award winner on Thursday (April 21). The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s more than 60 hospitals, including UP Health System – Portage, who profoundly touches the lives of others and …

The Michigan Senate Finance Committee will hold a consent hearing tomorrow on Governor Rick Snyder’s appointment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. State Representative Scott Dianda has been among those raising concerns over the appointment of former Tax Tribunal Judge Marcus Abood. Dianda says that’s because he has previously ruled in …

When was the last time you got a full night of sleep? Sleep deprivation can have negative effects on your body. And while sleeping-in on the weekends will help you feel better, it doesn’t go as far as you think. Sleep expert Dr. Reena Mehra says the best thing you …

AutoBeat reporter Jeff Gilbert reports Fiat Chrysler is announcing a big recall.