Election 2016 has been one of the most unconventional presidential campaigns we’ve seen in recent history. Now teachers say they are witnessing the effects of the heated, hate-filled rhetoric on the campaign trail bleeding into their classrooms. Jason Scott reports.
Read More »State House Passes Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Legislation outlining rules and regulations for the testing of autonomous vehicles in Michigan was amended and passed Tuesday by a state House committee. Dave Biswas is from Senator Mike Kowall’s office. The bills, aimed at making Michigan a research center for autonomous vehicle testing, now move to the full House.
Read More »Ballots Being Printed For Upcoming Election
Michigan election officials are getting to work printing the statewide ballot for the November election. As Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports, many of them will be used for absentee voting. While other states have multiple days of voting, efforts to do that in Michigan have consistently failed.
Read More »Many Motorists Waste Money On Premium Gas
New research from AAA Michigan finds that there is no benefit to using premium gas in your vehicle when it’s not required by the manufacturer. The auto club says that American drivers wasted $2.1 billion dollars last year on high-grade gas in vehicles that were designed to run on regular fuel. …
Read More »Homelessness Drops in Michigan
A new report to be released this morning in Kalamazoo shows Michigan has had a significant reduction in homelessness. The information is expected to be discussed at the Ending Homelessness in Michigan Summit at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. As part of a six-percent drop in homelessness, researchers say veteran homelessness …
Read More »Good Samaritan Bill Approved By State House
Anyone in Michigan could report overdoses without fear of being prosecuted for drugs, under legislation approved nearly unanimously Tuesday by the State House. The law would exempt people of any age from prosecution if they report an overdose from any illegal substance or require medical assistance themselves. Michigan law already protects …
Read More »Grant Applications Still Being Accepted By Portage Health Auxiliary
Grant applications are still being accepted by the Portage Health Auxiliary. They are a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being of elderly and youth causes in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. Grant applications are being accepted from local non-profit organizations through September 30, 2016 …
Read More »Steel & Railroad Days This Week At Michigan Tech
CareerFEST goes heavy metal this week at Michigan Tech. Wednesday is Steel Day. Industry reps will talk on how steel is the main ingredient for everything from your bike, to your car, to the bridge you drive it over. Students will learn just how steel is made: from iron ore …
Read More »Casperson Discusses Concerns Over Refugees Coming To Michigan
Michigan is one the most popular destinations for refugees coming into the U.S. State Senator Tom Casperson says more should be done on the federal level to vet those that are being let in. Casperson said despite assurances that steps are being taken…once the refugees are here, it’s considered the …
Read More »Still No Sign Of Missing Boaters, Coast Guard Widens Search
UPDATE: U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard crews along with state and local agencies continue to increase the search area in Lake Superior Tuesday for two adults and one child who went missing Saturday night in the vicinity of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The search region now extends east to Grand Marais, …
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