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Botox is usually used to wipe away wrinkles, but one Metro Detroit woman is using it as a way to relieve her headaches. Her story from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

Congress will take up the issue of fuel economy today, specifically whether new standards need to be relaxed a bit. Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.  

Chelsea Clinton embarks on a two-day swing through Michigan today and tomorrow. Today, at events in Grand Rapids and East Lansing, she will lay out the stakes of November’s election for Michigan families and emphasize her mom’s belief that we are stronger together when the economy works for everyone, not just …

A recall has been announced for Evenflo booster seats. Nearly 3,000 combination booster seats are being recalled because children have been able to loosen its harness. If that harness is loose, the risk of injury is greatly increased in the case of an accident. The recall covers certain Evolve 3-in-1 …

Pending any new developments, the Coast Guard has ended its active search Sept. 21, 2016, for two adults and one child who went missing in Lake Superior. The Coast Guard searched for a total of 151 hours covering more than 14,000 square miles. (U.S. Coast Guard illustration) SAULT STE MARIE, …

Efficiency United is returning to the Portage Lake District Library for two days of energy saving items for sale. The sale will be held in the lobby today from noon to 6pm and tomorrow from 10am to 3pm. Items for sale include showerheads, shower wands and hoses, LED bulbs, faucet …

It’s flu shot time! The Western U.P. Health Department, U.P. Health System—Portage and Aspirus Keweenaw will provide flu shots at a fast, convenient vaccination clinic this Saturday from 9 to 11am at the Hancock High School Gym. Annual flu shots are recommended for persons 6 months and older, especially for …

The Houghton County Fair premium and livestock checks are ready and may be picked up at the Houghton County Fair office today from noon to 4pm. Checks will be mailed next week if they are not picked up in person. Call 482-6200 for more information.

Congressional Candidate Jack Bergman is visiting the Copper Country today. A meet and greet is planned for the Republican nominee at U.P. Health System—Portage starting at 6pm. Bergman spent part of Tuesday visiting with veterans in Marquette. He said the goal was to open up dialogue about issues other veterans …

The applications of science and engineering to the real world are limitless. Over 120 seventh grade students from Houghton Middle School were introduced to some of those possibilities at Michigan Tech Tuesday, thanks to the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative. In one session, students learned how a filtration system developed by …