Another phone scam is targeting Upper Peninsula residents. The Michigan State Police has received an increased number of calls involving a scam where the caller states that a grandchild or other family member has been in an accident and needs money for medical treatment or bond money. Most scams involve …
Read More »Two New Aspiring Women Events Planned For Fall
HOUGHTON – Ladies, mark your calendars! Aspiring Women is bringing in the experts for two new Girls’ Night Out events this fall. The events are free, however registration is required. “Love Your Joints” will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Continental Fire Co. in Houghton. …
Read More »Houghton Skatepark Project Awarded $10,000 Tony Hawk Foundation Grant
Houghton, Michigan—The Tony Hawk Foundation has selected the Houghton Skatepark Project to be one of its Summer 2016 Tony Hawk Foundation (THF) Skatepark Grant recipients. The project will receive $10,000 from THF to help create a safe skatepark in Houghton. Other grant recipients included Livingston, MT, Providence, RI, Gallup, NM, …
Read More »New Program Will Help Those With Disabilities Save Money
People in Michigan with disabilities will soon be able to save for qualified expenses without jeopardizing their access to state and federal benefits. Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed legislation in October of last year creating the Michigan Achieving a Better Life Experience program, and it’s getting ready to launch. Calley …
Read More »Help Flood Victims Right From Home
The American Red Cross is looking for computer savvy people to volunteer for Louisiana flood relief efforts. Michigan Red Cross CEO Kimberly Burton says you can help from the comfort of your own home. Officials in Louisiana estimate more than 110,000 homes have been damaged and Burton says the need …
Read More »Schools Starting Before Labor Day Hurts Tourism
Several Michigan schools will start before Labor Day. Mary Ellen Murphy reports.
Read More »Three Michigan Cities Make Top Ten Most Violent
A Senate Appropriations Subcommittee in Lansing today will take on a troubling statistic: Michigan is home to three of the top ten most dangerous cities in America. Co-Chair John Proos says that while overall violent crime is down significantly in the state, Detroit, Flint and Saginaw still make the list …
Read More »Risk Factors For Stroke That Can Be Controlled
A stroke occurs when your brain isn’t getting enough blood flow and oxygen. It can result in serious damage. While anyone can have a stroke, Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites says your chances increase if you have certain risk factors–some of which you can control.
Read More »Snyder & Schuette Remain At Odds Over Flint
The back and forth between the governor’s office and the state attorney general’s office over the Flint water crisis continues. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains the latest flap.
Read More »31 Confirmed Cases Of Zika Virus In Michigan
Since August 19th of this year, Michigan has seen 144 possible cases of Zika Virus. Out of those suspected cases, 31 of them have been confirmed. The Michigan Department of Health and Human services says so far not one case has been locally acquired, all came from travelers outside of the …
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