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A new 2-1-1 service is now available throughout Michigan to provide resources and assistance to residents in need of help with utilities and other problems such as water and landlord issues. That’s commissioner Norm Saari. The network connects people with information and resources assistance with utilities. 2-1-1 has been limited …

Additional charges in the Flint contaminated water crisis. Attorney General Bill Schuette has charged two former state appointed emergency managers, Darnell Earley and Gerald Ambrose, with multiple 20-year felonies. Schuette says they failed to protect the residents of Flint from health hazards caused by lead-tainted drinking water.  

Infrastructure improvements are needed in Michigan to deal with the emerging autonomous vehicle industry. Governor Rick Snyder says they’re already working on highways. Will self driving vehicles hurt the auto industry in Michigan? Snyder, says no. Snyder says you can save a lot of money if you use the roads …

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Derhun Sanders of Redford Township and Steven Tomaszewski of Howell to the Michigan Technological University Board of Control. The eight-member board is the governing body of the university. “I thank Derhun and Steven for their commitment to serving on …

Finlandia University has a long standing reputation in the community for providing a quality education–especially in the fields of nursing, business and the arts. Recently, a rash of student conduct issues has taken the focus from education–and in some people’s minds–earning the school a different reputation entirely. School policy prohibits …

While there aren’t enough wolves on Isle Royale, many believe there are far too many in the Upper Peninsula. Recent legislation has opened the way again for the possible hunting of wolves in the U.P. State Senator Tom Casperson says that corrects an issue with the original legislation. Casperson said …

Want to get involved in local government? The Houghton County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for two open positions on the Houghton County Planning Commission. One is to represent Local Government Planning and Zoning. The other is to represent Economic Development and Tourism. Applicants must provide documentation with their …

Have you experienced exceptional customer service? What about a great project that made a significant impact in the community? Or a Young Professional in the community that has made a difference? Nominations are being accepted to recognize local businesses, projects, and individuals for their efforts in the 2016 calendar year. …

As people celebrate the holidays, Todd Kuhlman with the Red Cross reminds everyone that there is always a shortage of blood donors this time of year, and the need is always there. Kuhlman with the Red Cross says everyone is welcome to give blood.  

Christmas and Chanukah arrive this weekend so there’s not much time left for holiday shopping. Some shoppers are already finding some gifts are hard to find. Walmart spokeswoman Molly Blakeman says toys are always a hit — especially one in particular. Blakeman says before you head to the store, call …