Bolstered by a growing economy, Michigan retailers are projecting strong sales in the months ahead, based on a new monthly survey from the Michigan Retailers Association. The MRA’S Michigan Retail Index survey in January found 79% of retailers expect sales growth in 2015, with the increases averaging two-point-four percent. The …

A performance audit has disclosed some issues in operations at the state prison in Marquette. The audit found prison workers were failing to inspect or inventory weapons in its Emergency Response Team arsenal, complete or distribute all gate manifests that catalog what goes in and out of the prison and ensure all …

A move is underway in Lansing to eliminate Michigan’s film incentive program. The Michigan House Tax Policy Committee has scheduled a hearing next Wednesday in Lansing, on a measure sponsored by House Republican Dan Lauwers of Brockway in St. Clair County. The proposal says the film incentives will end on …

Bills to change the date of Michigan’s presidential primary are on their way to the governor’s desk. The Michigan Legislature Thursday gave final approval to a measure that would move the state’s presidential primary election to March 8th. Currently its set for February 23rd. Republican supporters say the change could …

For the first time, Michigan recorded no fatalities during all hunting seasons in 2014, according to reports compiled by the Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division. Ten incidents involving injuries were recorded in the state – nine in the Lower Peninsula and one in the Upper Peninsula. Sgt. Tom …

A two-residential house in Hancock is a complete loss after a fire ravaged the home in the early morning hours. The fire occurred at 309 Scallon Street just outside of the downtown area, near Gino’s Restaurant. Emergency personnel had to battle the immense cold temperatures outdoors as well the fiery …

A cause to a fire at the Michigan Tech Motor Pool is under investigation. Michigan Tech Police say the fire was discovered around 5:00 this morning. Fire departments from Houghton and Hurontown responded and put out the fire. A small snow removal vehicle had caught fire…damaging the roof of the …

UPDATE:  The Village of L’Anse is encouraging residents to run water about a pencil lead in width to keep pipes from freezing.  Residents are asked to contact the village office if they do so that an adjustment can be made on their bill.   The city of Houghton has begun …

Pitchers and catchers report for spring training Thursday, but members of the Detroit Tigers haven’t just been sitting around during the off season. Jordan Field with the Detroit Tigers Foundation says all year long members of the Tigers organization are participating in community events like going to a ball game …

Governor Rick Snyder has signed an executive order establishing the Middle-Eastern American Affairs Commission. Snyder signed the executive order Wednesday, establishing the commission which will replace the Michigan Council on Arab and Chaldean American Affairs, which was created by executive order in 2013. The governor says the change reflects the …