The Houghton City Council is ready to start the business of governing the city following Tuesday’s organizational meeting. All elected members were sworn in, which included one new face–newly elected Buck Foltz. Foltz saw the opportunity to join the council when Councilman Craig Kurtz retired. Foltz believes he will be …
Read More »Another Decrease In Auto Sales Predicted For Next Year
We’re likely to see another slight drop in car sales next year, the second decrease in a row. National Automobile Dealers Association Chief Economist Steven Zackley sees 2017 sales at around 17.1 million, still a very healthy industry. Zackley says the new administration could have an impact on vehicle sales, …
Read More »Eyes Now Turn To Governor’s Race In 2018
With the presidential race over, the politics-watching in Michigan has shifted to the 2018 race for governor. So who’s leading the pack? Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »Michigan Republican Party Chair Could Join Trump Administration
The Chair of the Michigan Republican committee may be moving to Washington for a new job. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains.
Read More »Civil Rights Complaints Increase Following Election
The State Civil Rights’ telephone line has been ringing off the hook with complaints since last week, but Director Augustin Arbulu says he’s not sure yet if there’s a connection to the election of Donald Trump. He says they will investigate and recommend charges if violations are found from either …
Read More »Congressional Hearing Looks At Self-Driving Cars
While carmakers make great advances on self driving vehicles, the head of the national highway traffic safety administration says it could take decades before we see the true life saving benefits of those vehicles. Administrator Mark Rosekind says the more we learn about self-driving vehicles, the more we understand how …
Read More »Election Arguments Ruining Some People’s Thanksgiving
After an election that has torn some families and friends apart, will bygones be bygones next Thursday as we all sit down to Thanksgiving? As Sandra McNeill found out, in some families, people are refusing to show up.
Read More »Snyder Promoting Michigan In China
Governor Rick Snyder is halfway through an eight-day investment mission to China, focusing on promoting job-creating business growth and attracting investment in Michigan, plus pushing the state as a tourism destination. As part of the trip, he will visit Shanghai Auto City, which is an automotive production base on the …
Read More »Ann Arbor Approves Sharpshooters To Kill Deer
The city of Ann Arbor plans to move forward with deer management efforts next year that include another hunt. City council approved the plans last night. They include hiring sharpshooters to kill one hundred deer and trap and sterilize another 60 deer. A hunt last winter resulted in sharpshooters killing …
Read More »Portage Lake District Library’s Future Following Chassell Vote To Withdraw
If at first you don’t succeed–try, try again. A ballot initiative for Chassell Township to pull out of the Portage Lake District Library passed last Tuesday. The same proposal failed to garner enough support in the August primary. The decision is a devastating blow to the library. Library Director Dillon …
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