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A lot of potential U.S. jobs could hinge on the outcome of trade talks with China. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

It was left for dead last year during lame duck, but now criminal justice reform legislation is receiving attention by the Michigan Senate. Members passed a 21-bill package to cut cost, the number of prisoners in Michigan and reduce crime across the state. Here’s state Senator John Proos of St. …

The state is stepping in to help college graduates who are collecting more than just a diploma. As Pat Vitale reports.

New transparency legislation has been introduced in Lansing, subjecting the governor and lawmakers to public records requests. Here’s state Representative Curt VanderWall.  TRANSPARENCY2-A-VANDERWALL The Ludington Republican says such legislation won approval last year, but died in the GOP-controlled Senate. The bi-partisan bills are expected to pass this go-round.

While the official start of Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival is still a week away, the young woman who will reign over Carnival will be crowned this Saturday night. Eight finalists, sponsored by local businesses and campus organizations, will aim to impress the large crowd and especially the judges with their …

HOUGHTON – Aspirus Keweenaw invites all ladies to An Affair of the Heart, another fun, festive and FREE Aspiring Women event coming to Houghton in February to celebrate heart health. An Affair of the Heart will feature Aspirus Cardiologist Peter Vaitkevicius, MD, who will talk about cholesterol – the good, …

The Green Bay Packers today announced plans for the 12th annual ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 4-8, which will travel throughout northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support. The tour will make stops in Medford (April 4), …

Heikinpäivä 2017 has already created some great memories but there are still opportunities to make more. The Family Fun Night is being held at the Finnish American Heritage Center tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 8:30. Dave Maki from the Finnish American Reporter says families will love this event. Maki-020217-1 Local …

Two new natural gas generating stations are going to be built in the Upper Peninsula, one of which will be in Baraga County. The Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation filed a certificate of necessity application this week with the Michigan Public Service Commission to build the power plants, with the …

Do you think the general workforce is growing older or younger? A new study from Career Builder, just released, explores employment trends for the 100 most populous U.S. cities, tracking how the shares of workers ages 22 to 34 and ages 55 and older have changed from 2001 to 2016. …