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Even though car sales fell last month, fuel economy improved. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says the average fuel economy for a vehicle sold in May was 25.4 miles per gallon.

Congressman Dan Kildee, of Flint, says he hasn’t decided if he’ll run for governor, but he’s thinking about it. Kildee spoke last week at the Mackinac Policy Conference about the Flint water crisis.

The Labor Department says the nation created only 38,000 jobs last month. That’s over 100,000 shy of expectations. The jobless rate fell to 4.7 percent. Murray Feldman looks at the story behind the numbers.

Gas prices continue to creep higher. AAA Michigan says the statewide average rose nine cents last week to about $2.60 per gallon. That’s still about 12 cents cheaper than this time last year. It’s the fourth consecutive week of price hikes. The auto club says that Michigan currently is now …

Two Houghton County men are both facing felonies after police say they began fighting following an attempted purchase of marijuana. 27-year-old Joseph Schreiber was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a four year felony. 29-year old Andrew Rohrer was charged with Delivery/Manufacturer of a Controlled Substance—Marijuana, also a four …

UPDATE – Mr. Pindral was located downstate this morning. His family says he is in good health, and may have offered a ride to someone who needed to travel to a medical appointment.   The Michigan State Police Calumet Post is asking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a …

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will be serving up a pancake breakfast that could lead to one participant winning a new car. Pancakes will be served at their office in Hancock tomorrow from 7am to noon. Tickets cost $5.00 each and include two chances to win a Ford Mustang …

When your children return to school in the fall, what will be their district’s policy regarding transgender students? Senator Tom Casperson has already introduced legislation in response to proposed guidelines by the Michigan State Board of Education. One of Casperson’s sticking points is that the guidelines exclude parents from the …

Time to celebrate healthy living with Saturday’s Health and Safety Fair. The 8th annual event, presented by U.P. Health System-Portage, will be held at their main location in Hancock. Health and Fitness Manager Angela Luskin says in addition to the health screenings and available experts, they also have a lot of …

The Copper Range Historical Society and Museum Open House will be held tomorrow from noon-3:00. They’ll have refreshments served outside, and feature Dr. Bob & Norma Nominelli as their guests. They will have their publications on hand for anyone who would like to buy something. Keweenaw National Historical Park Ranger …