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Stocks struggled to a mixed close on Wall Street Tuesday. The Dow closed down 86 points, while the Nasdaq ended the day up 14 points. Business Editor Murray Feldman says there is handwriting on the wall that worries some investors.

May car sales numbers, which come out later today, are expected to be down from last year. However, Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us there’s no real cause for concern.

Scientists say the water in Flint is better and people can now use what’s coming out of the faucet for hand-washing, showering and bathing. Scientists say byproducts from disinfecting agents such as chlorine are now at normal levels in Flint, but a filter should still be used for drinking and …

It’s a big step forward today for a group looking to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan. The story from Sandra McNeill.

A bill that would affect auto parts at Michigan repair shops is getting different treatment among lawmakers. The Senate version would force repair shops to use parts from original manufacturers, or so-called OEM parts. But the House scrapped that requirement when it approved the bill, 86-23. Lobbyists representing aftermarket companies say …

Efforts continue to safely remove the vessel that ran aground in Whitefish Bay. The Coast Guard says the chance of a fuel spill remains small from the Roger Blough, an 858 foot long vessel which remains stable with a crew in good condition. A Coast Guard Auxiliary aircrew conducted an …

AAA Michigan says gas prices are up 12 cents in the state in the last week, averaging $2.50 a gallon. That makes Michigan the fifth most expensive state to buy gas – trailing only California, Hawaii, Alaska and Washington.

When the first Decoration Day was held in 1868, soldiers from the United States Army were garrisoned at Fort Wilkins in Copper Harbor. One hundred and forty eight years later, that same day to honor servicemen and women who died fighting for their country was observed in what has now …

The U.S. Coast Guard, the Canadian government and a salvage company are working to find a way to move a freighter that ran aground in Whitefish Bay Friday. That’s Coast Guard Petty Officer Christopher Yaw, who says the crew aboard the freighter is fine. The Roger Blough, carrying iron ore, …

There will be two public hearings held prior to the next meeting of the Houghton City Council on June 8th at 5:30pm. The first will be to hear public comments on the proposed budget for the 2016/17 fiscal year, which begins July 1st. The proposed millage for the budget is …