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Several research projects at Michigan Tech could be in jeopardy if funding is cut for efforts to clean up and maintain the Great Lakes. President Trump’s budget proposal calls for eliminating support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which currently receives roughly $300 million annually. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visited …

From Yoopers to Yamulkas, the Detroit Tigers are pulling out all the stops this year to draw in fans. Sandra McNeill reports. TIGERS PROMOTIONS NAT The Detroit Tigers Opening Day is just a few days away and the Chef at Comerica Park is rolling out his new menu items for …

Two children in the state have died from the flu. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

If you have trouble falling or staying asleep you’re not alone. Insomnia affects about 65-million adults in this country. But you might want to seek help for your insomnia. A new European study finds it can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites …

Carmakers are expected to report some good news today when they release their March sales numbers. Here’s autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

The Yanks have dropped to 3rd and the Dodgers are in the lead— in payroll, that is. Jim Matthews explains.

Supporters of an effort to legalize marijuana say they are planning to start gathering petition signatures for a ballot proposal in May. Several speakers at this weekend’s Hash Bash on the University of Michigan campus told the crowd, estimated at 10,000, to rest up for the May push. Organizers want …

Ahead of a public hearing on Nestle Waters’ request to pump more water out of the Great Lakes, two state lawmakers are expected to introduce resolutions urging the state to reject the request. Nestle wants to increase pumping operations at its Evart facility. Muskegon democrat Terry Sabo says there isn’t …

Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 35 year old man on March 30th on charges related to the selling of narcotics. After a five month long investigation, the suspect was arrested in the City of Ironwood on one count of Delivery of Methamphetamine and one …

The City of Houghton has been running into problems with people putting their trash out too early. A notice was sent out to city trash customers on Shelden and Montezuma Avenues between Bridge Street and Franklin Square. The notice said problems arise when the wind blows the bags around or …