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Another indication that auto sales may have hit a peak. The latest sales forecast from J.D. Power and L.M.C. Automotive predicts September sales are expected to drop slightly from a year ago. Jeff Schuster with L.M.C Automotive says this is more of the same. Schuster says the research shows sales …

A Michigan State University study suggests that a happy spouse may actually make you healthier. The study, titled in part “Happy you, healthy me?”, found that people with happy spouses were much more likely to report better health over time. MSU Assistant Professor of Psychology Bill Chopik is the study …

With the flu season just around the corner, Health Department spokeswoman Cheryl Woods says the flu is unpredictable and can be very dangerous. The flu usually peaks around January-February. It’s recommended that those 6 months of age and older get vaccinated.

A dig is planned in Michigan’s thumb area to unearth the remains of a mastodon that could be 11,000 to 13,000 years old. Ten teachers from Tuscola County will be working with the University of Michigan on the dig which will take place next month. It will take place at …

A Michigan State University urologist may have discovered a unique way for patients to pass kidney stones. David Wartinger has led studies to determine if his patient’s theories of riding a roller coaster was true. Using a synthetic 3D model of a hollow kidney complete with three kidney stones in …

HOUGHTON – More than 15 non-profit organizations are coming together in the Copper Country Mall commons area to share information with residents about important services and resources available locally. The Local Human Services Expo takes place at the mall in Houghton on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from noon until 2 p.m. …

HANCOCK – UP Health System – Portage is proud to once again be reaching out to the men of the Copper Country with its sixth annual Men’s Health Tune-Up. The event will be hosted at Hancock High School from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016. “This …

The 3rd Annual Rail Day and Student Expo is Michigan Tech’s original Industry Day event and now part of CareerFEST. A dozen companies converged on campus Friday to talk to students about the kinds of opportunities they offer in the rail industry. MTU Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering …

For video on this story by ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. The waters of Lake Superior can be dangerous, so emergency responders need as many life-saving methods as possible Van Riper DNR members along with the Marquette County Fire Inspector gathered at the Baraga Marina Friday to receive equipment from …

For the video of this story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. A non–profit educational foundation recently published an article stating that administrators at Northern Michigan University violated the First Amendment Rights of its students when it comes to discussing mental health issues. Last week, the Foundation for Individual Rights …