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The hazardous washout on the trail north of Lake Linden has been graded by the Keweenaw ATV Club. The club says the trail is now safe to use until they can do a permanent repair. The Keweenaw ATV Club works with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to take care …

Copper Country Ancient Sites Conservancy will be hosting the 2nd annual Copper and Culture Conference on Prehistoric Metal Working in the Lake Superior Region later this month. The group’s mission is to facilitate the identification, protection and professional investigation of the ancient archaeological sites of Lake Superior’s Copper Country, while …

It’s ‘back to school’ season, and Verizon is here with three free apps which could make the transition of getting back to the grind easier for students. The first is called “Cam-Scanner”. Steve Van Dinter with Verizon says the second app, “Easy Bib,” helps with finalizing bibliographies. While “My Homework Planner” …

Do you need to floss? Some study reviews have shed new light on the dental practice. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

As a very important review begins on the feasibility of new fuel economy standards, the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is encouraging those in the auto industry to speak up. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the details.

If you’re trying to find a job in Michigan, MIvirtual Career Fair, will be held this Wednesday. Ken Silfven of the Michigan Talent Investment Agency says they expect employers in healthcare, I.T., and manufacturing. You can register at MItalent.org/virualcareerfair.

Flooding over a month ago has triggered Governor Rick Snyder to request federal funding to help in clean-up efforts in Gogebic County. Ann Heaton is with the governor’s office. Intense rain and a tornado left damage to several roads and a few culverts were washed-out.

The latest jobs report features a sign of confidence among employers. They added a healthy 255,000 jobs last month. Business editor Murray Feldman reports.

New reports are revealing positive impacts of Michigan hospitals on the state’s communities and its economy. The Michigan Health & Hospital Association says in fiscal year 2014, 17 of every 100 jobs in Michigan were directly or indirectly related to or induced by healthcare. And nearly 4-out-of-5Michiganders benefited from community …

The top presidential candidates are coming to Michigan this week. Republican Donald Trump is to speak before about 1,500 people at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit this afternoon. Trump is expected to talk about the economy. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will come to Michigan Thursday. Clinton’s campaign says she will …