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Relatively smoothly, that’s how Hancock Public Works Director Bill Marlor described the first couple of weeks under the new curbside recycling process for Hancock. Marlor said residents are adjusting to the changes in pickup times and routes since Waste Management was contracted to handle trash and recycling services for the …

Changes are coming to the Lake Superior Performance Rally. A presentation was given to the Hancock City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday outlining some of those changes. Representatives say there has been a push by some to move the race out of the Copper Country to Marquette County. To …

Several hometown heroes were recognized at Wednesday’s Hancock City Council meeting. Corporal Robert Stites and officers Darick Coponen and David Outinen of the Hancock Police Department were presented the Life Saving Award by the city. On May 21st, they provided medical treatment on a Hancock man in cardiac arrest on …

It looks like there could be a delay in Lansing regarding legislation that deals with autonomous cars. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says house Republican leadership is leaning toward putting it on hold for 4-6 weeks.

Some good news from a new report that indicates the state of Michigan has seen a 6 percent drop in homelessness and 15 percent decrease in veteran homelessness. Chief Housing Solutions Officer Kelly Rose says there are a number of targeted areas that have helped to improve these numbers. Rose …

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, …