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Obesity is a major health concern in this country. New research says magnets may help those trying to lose weight. Here’s Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites.

Whether it’s a well-worn teething toy or a favorite bath time ducky, if you’re a parent, you know a baby’s toys get wet, which means the possibility for mold. So, are your baby’s toys a health concern? Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

We’re entering into construction season in Michigan and MDOT wants to remind you to drive safely in construction zones. MDOT’s John Richard says 95-percent of those crashes were due to driver error. He says distracted driving and speeding are often causes. If you injure or kill a worker in a …

How can you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home or business? Some might be wondering that after a 13-year-old boy died from carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend at a hotel when a leak occurred. Several others were injured at the Quality Inn & Suites in Niles, MI. The …

Law enforcement agencies across the state say they plan to step up their patrols as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, there were 7,516 crashes in Michigan during 2015 involving distracted driving, resulting in 28 fatalities. Cell phones were involved …

U-S Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are asking the Office of Management and Budget to include the dredging of recreational and commercial harbors in their 2018 budget. The lawmakers say the harbors are critical to commercial and recreational navigation, public safety and the economies of our communities. The U.S. …

HOUGHTON — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) announced his candidacy for Michigan’s 38th State Senate District today amongst supporters across the Upper Peninsula.  Dianda toured the U.P. making stops in Houghton, Marquette, Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls and Bessemer. “I’m running to be your next State Senator because the status …

Starting today, the United States Coast Guard will be conducting ice breaking operations in the Keweenaw Waterway. The cutter will make its way from the east and enter at Keweenaw Bay, then continue west through Portage Lake before returning to the open waters of Lake Superior. Coast Guard officials are …

The Yooper Relief Convoy is a success. Seven truckloads of hay and a 30 foot stock trailer of supplies departed Friday from Settlers Co-Op in Bruce Crossing, bringing the relief supplies to Oklahoma to help victims of wildfires in that part of the country. Several updates on their Facebook page …

Climate change is impacting our environment, but what affects is it having on our economy? A panel discussion is being organized by the Economics Club at Michigan Tech entitled “Economics of Climate Change”. The panel will include Dr. Gary Campbell (Michigan Tech School of Business and Economics), Dr. Sarah Green (Chemistry), Dr. …