Keweenaw County sees an average of 245 inches of snow every year. That much snow makes it challenging for the Keweenaw County Road Commission to make it through the winter, especially with decreased funding over the years. The County Road Association of Michigan says a road millage passed in August …
Read More »Wolf Hunting Law Ruled Unconstitutional
The Michigan Court of Appeals says a 2014 law concerning wolf hunting in the state is unconstitutional. The Detroit Free Press reports that the court ruled the law violates the “title-object clause” of Michigan’s constitution, which says “no law shall embrace more than one object,” and that object “shall be …
Read More »Trump Could Nominate A Michigan Judge For Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Joan Larsen is reportedly on President-elect Donald Trump’s list to sit on the nation’s highest court. But Larsen says, right now, she’s focusing on other things. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young Junior is also reportedly on Trump’s list.
Read More »Vehicle Sales Not Affected By Election Results
It looks like the presidential election has not had much of an impact on November car and truck sales. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.
Read More »Michigan Prepares For Possible Recount
After raising more than $5 million for election recount efforts in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has set her sights on Michigan. Here’s Ronna Romney McDaniel, chair of the Michigan Republican Party: The Michigan Republican Party is urging people to get involved by donating what they can …
Read More »Blanchard Wants FBI “Rogue” Elements Investigated
Former Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard is requesting an investigation into the conduct of the FBI as it relates to Hillary Clinton’s emails. Blanchard tells Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick “rogue” elements in the FBI need to be probed.
Read More »Send A Letter Postmarked From Christmas, MI
You can add something extra special to your holiday cards this year–a postmark from Christmas, Michigan–in the Upper Peninsula. Lorie Demers is the postmaster in nearby Munising. She stamps the boxes full of cards that are sent there each year. She says you’ll want to get those pre-stamped cards to …
Read More »DNR Land Auction Begins Dec. 6
Interested in maybe picking up some property in Michigan for hunting or other recreational activities? The Michigan DNR will offer surplus public land in a sealed-bid auction beginning December 6th. The DNR’s Michael Michalek says the land is usually in northern Michigan, but can be anywhere in the state. Sealed …
Read More »Sweat Monitors Have Many Advantages
Many people wear fitness trackers to gauge their health. One day soon a sweat monitor may do the job. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.
Read More »Shoppers Log On For Cyber Monday
After what is traditionally the start of the holiday shopping season at local stores, more shopping is expected to be done today. Today is Cyber Monday, when people look for deals on the internet. The National Retail Federation says 36 percent of consumers say they plan to shop online today. …
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