Research has shown that children who watch too much TV. are at risk for obesity. Now you might want to include smartphones and tablets, according to a new study. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details.
Read More »Interest Rate Hike Expected
This would be only the second time in a decade this has happened– but the Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates by a quarter point by the end of the day. David Sowerby, Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Loomis Sayles and Company in Bloomfield Hills, says that’s …
Read More »Speed Limit Increase Awaits Synder’s Signature
Legislation that would increase speed limits on some parts of Michigan freeways is with the governor. The state House approved the bills that would raise the speed limit to 75 miles per hour on freeways in rural areas and to 65 miles per hour on “US” and “M” number highways. …
Read More »Bill Expected To Help Prevent Overdose Deaths
Pharmacists across the state could dispense a drug without a prescription that reverses the effects of an overdose under legislation going to Gov. Rick Snyder. The state House unanimously approved the bill Tuesday. The sponsor, Republican Rep. Anthony Forlini of Harrison Township, says the measure would help stem rising opioid …
Read More »Options For Calumet’s Future Discussed
The Villages of Calumet and Laurium and Calumet Township all have highlights and their own challenges. Dwindling populations and median household incomes well below the state average–especially in Calumet Village–have reduced the availability of services to residents over the years. A team from Michigan Tech’s Department of Social Sciences has …
Read More »Keep Fire Safety in Mind This Holiday Season
Be fire smart as you decorate your homes and entertain this holiday season. The holidays are a peak time for home fires caused by Christmas tree and candle fires. “Christmas tree fires can turn deadly within seconds, allowing you little time to escape a potentially deadly fire. According to the …
Read More »MDOT Plow Data Drives Faster Snow And Ice Removal
Connected vehicle technology is helping MDOT clear snow and ice from roadways faster — making winter a little easier for drivers and saving taxpayers money. MDOT started installing GPS-based automatic vehicle location (AVL) devices on its winter road maintenance equipment in 2013. These systems report where each truck is, and …
Read More »Good Deals Expected To Push Automotive Sales
A strong car sales performance in November, could lead to some attractive deals as we get toward the end of December. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.
Read More »Snyder Pushes Energy Reform In Final Legislative Days Of 2016
The Michigan legislature wraps up its session this week. Three days of meetings are planned in this lame duck season. Governor Snyder hopes representatives approve energy reform. An administration insider says the governor is spending 99.9 percent of his time on gaining support. The sticking point is about choice in …
Read More »Discrepancies Lead To Audit Of Some Detroit Voting Precincts
Michigan’s elections bureau will investigate “significant” ballot discrepancies in a small portion of Detroit’s voting precincts. The audit ordered yesterday stems from a precinct in which 300 people were recorded as voting but only 50 ballots were in a sealed container. State spokesman Fred Woodhams says Michigan is aware of …
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