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We’ll see a showdown between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump in their first debate in less than two weeks. This as Clinton is battling pneumonia and Trump says he’ll release information about his latest physical. That’s chair of Western Michigan University’s political science department, Professor …

Ford working to demonstrate today why it believes it can have a self driving car in fleets by 2021. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert takes us for a ride.

You’re told to watch your fat intake to protect your heart, but has that advice been influenced by the sugar industry? Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

A new survey released Tuesday shows companies in Michigan expect to hire more workers in the last three months of the year. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey shows 15-percent of businesses in Michigan plan to add jobs in the fourth quarter. That’s down slightly from a year ago. Job prospects appear …

Interest in the Mega Millions and Powerball lottery games may be growing now that both jackpots are over $100 million. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot stands at $122 million. The jackpot for the Powerball drawing Wednesday night has grown to 222-million dollars. Those who select the cash option would win $150 million before …

A state lawmaker has been killed in a motorcycle accident in northern Michigan. Presque Isle Republican representative Peter Pettalia died Monday. Details about the accident weren’t immediately available, however investigators from the Montmorency Sheriff’s Department and State Police were at the scene. House Speaker Kevin Cotter issued a statement that …

Voters legalized the drug for medical use in 2008, but there have been conflicts in the courts. Legislation up for a vote today in the Republican-controlled House would create a tiered regulatory system. A state license would be required to grow, process, sell, transport and test marijuana. Dispensaries would pay a …

The City of Hancock will hold an open house this evening to receive comments on its latest Master Plan Draft. The event will be held at the Copper Country Community Arts Center starting at 6pm. Residents are encouraged to share their views about the future of the City of Hancock. …

Because of culvert replacements, M-26 in Keweenaw County will have a couple of closures this week. The road will be closed Monday about two miles south of Eagle Harbor. Tuesday and Wednesday, M-26 will be closed between Camp 2 and Camp 4 roads, just north of Eagle River. From 7am to 4pm …

Hancock, Michigan—Through the generosity of the Coca Cola Foundation and the Hancock Coca Cola Bottling Company, the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) has established an endowment with the Don’t Do It Yourself (D.D.I.Y.) organization in order to create a sustainable source of income for providing assistance during medical crises. D.D.I.Y. serves …