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President Barrack Obama will bid the nation goodbye tonight in his last big speech before yielding the spotlight to the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump. Ed Sidlow political science professor at Eastern Michigan University says while he is not certain what exactly he will say, he has an idea. Sidlow …

The governor has signed legislation to prevent future efforts by the state to fine jobless benefit recipients from wrongful fraud charges. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick on what the new law does.

Pediatric doctors around the state are calling on the incoming Trump administration not to scrap the Affordable Care Act. Here in Michigan, a version of that program has provided over 600-thousand people with health coverage for the first time. With an update on this lobbying effort, here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim …

Top Michigan business and education experts will launch an effort to reexamine K-12 funding to fully prepare all students for jobs and success The School Finance Research Collaborative is a diverse group of business leaders and education experts from all across the state who agree it’s time to change the …

Legislation to allow Michigan stores to ship wine directly to in-state customers through carriers like FedEx and UPS has been singed by Governor Rick Snyder. However, out-of-state suppliers are banned from sending beer and wine to Michigan customers. Proponents say the legislation will crack down on illegal online shipments, but opponents …

Houghton County Sheriff Deputies report that a 21-year-old Chassell man has died after a two vehicle crash this morning outside of Dollar Bay on M-26.  The accident caused injuries to four others. The crash occurred near the intersection of the Coal Dock Road, as the department was called to the …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has finalized a master plan for F.J. McLain State Park, with $1.25 million appropriated for an initial phase of construction, which is slated to begin this spring. In August, the DNR solicited public comments on the park master plan, which will guide developments at …

The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a vehicle in the ditch on Firesteel Rd around 3:30am Saturday. The deputy arrested the driver, a 22 yr old Ontonagon man, for OWI, Driving While License is Suspended, and Resisting and Obstructing. He is being held on $25,000 @ 10% bond at the Ontonagon County …

The public is invited to enjoy Winter Trails Day on Sunday, January 15 at Swedetown Trails in Calumet, Michigan. This year along with record-breaking snow, the Swedetown Trails Club is celebrating (and showing off!) their new trail groomer. The groomer became a reality for the 2016 winter season thanks to generous …

MARQUETTE– The Integrated Care Resource Center recently released a snapshot of their overall rating of health plans in which Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) tied for 3rd in the nation for Medicare-Medicaid Plans. This national initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services helps states improve the quality and …