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It’s easier than ever to help the Michigan poaching tipster system. Jim Matthews explains.

President Donald Trump said largely what GOP leaders were hoping to hear last night, calling for repealing and replacing Obamacare and increasing military spending. Republican Congressman Jack Bergman represents the U.P. and parts of northern Michigan. Here is Bergman’s full statement on the address: Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jack Bergman …

More than one million children in the U.S. are affected by divorce or separation each year. The American Academy of Pediatrics has offered advice to pediatricians on how they can help their young patients during difficult times. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

February car sales numbers, which come out later today, are expected to be solid–but analysts are raising some red flags. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has a preview.

Look out for a jump at the pump. The website GasBuddy.com is reporting drastically higher gas prices across the Great Lakes, with prices in Michigan hitting $2.55 a gallon. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says this trend likely marks the beginning of the season’s road to higher summer gas prices. …

The Michigan Lottery’s new Bonus Draws promotion will give Daily 3 and Daily 4 players chances to win extra cash throughout March. Beginning today and for a limited time, Daily 3 and Daily 4 Bonus Draws will be announced during select midday and evening broadcasts of the winning numbers. Every …

As President Trump prepares to unveil specifics about his budget proposal, U.S. Representatives from the Upper Great Lakes are again encouraging him to include money for the Soo Locks. A bipartisan letter originated by First District Representative Jack Bergman was delivered to the president late last week. It carries Bergman’s …

Michigan Tech is about to receive another big donation from General Motors. The $110,000 grant from the General Motors Foundation will help fund activities including the Advanced Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Advanced Motorsports Enterprises, the Manufacturing Engineering Initiative, pre-college STEM outreach programs and diversity programs. The check will be presented …

The preliminary list of companies taking part in the upcoming Keweenaw Job Fair has been released. The roster includes retailers, manufacturers, law enforcement, governmental and service providers. The Job Fair is being put together by Michigan Works and Finlandia University. It will be held April 4th from 11:00 until 2:00 …

The MTEC SmartZone has earned an extended lease on life. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has approved a 15-year extension in funding for the SmartZone, which serves as a nonprofit business and technology incubator for Houghton and Hancock. The new funding will run until 2032. The Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation …