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A hearing is set for Monday in a lawsuit filed by the Detroit Public Schools after teacher sick-outs earlier this year closed dozens of schools. Jason Scott reports.

Ford Motor Company says the list of interested buyers is growing for its new, limited-edition 2017 GT performance super-car. Jon Hewett has more.

If the United States ever imposes a military draft again, women could be a part of it too. A measure approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee includes requiring women to begin signing up with Selective Service in January 2018. Charlie Langton is gauging reaction.

There’s some new evidence this morning that communicating with your teenage driver can be a life saver. Here’s Auto Beat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Michigan brings plenty of suds to the table for American Craft Beer Week. Scott Graham heads the Michigan Brewers Guild. While many of the state’s nearly 300 breweries are busy crafting unique flavors with Michigan crops, Graham says they’re also tweaking some of the most basic ingredients. Graham says there …

As pothole season continues to take its toll, the Repair-Pal Institute is out with a new study on how much of a bargain your vehicle is when it comes to repairs. Scott Ryan has more.

Michigan State Police begin a two-week program today focusing on bus safety. Troopers will be inspecting buses for overall maintenance including the conditions of tires, brakes and exhaust pipes. In addition, State Police will be verifying driver qualifications and making sure the hours-of-service requirements are met. If there are violations, …

The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home is hosting the 12th Annual Keweenaw Path fundraiser tomorrow. There are a number of ways you can move to support the shelter for victims of domestic violence–biking, walking, running and even mini-golfing. Just make sure you end up at the Copper Harbor Community Center …

A competition of the minds and math skills will be held tomorrow on the campus of Michigan Tech. Students from third through 12th grade will be facing off in the U.P. Math Championships. Coach of the Houghton High School and Middle School teams John Gershenson says the students have been …

Hancock, Michigan—The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) announced that $15,100 has been awarded from the Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund to seven local organizations. These grants will support projects that benefit youth in grades 6-12 in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The grant recipients are: Finlandia University …