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Tougher Teenager Driving Law Catching On

The sponsor of legislation to make it tougher for teenagers to get a driver’s license is reporting the new law is not only working, its being replicated around the nation. Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick explains.

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Schuette Says Line 5 Pipeline's "Days Are Numbered"

State Attorney General Bill Schuette says the “days are numbered” for the oil pipeline which runs under the Straits of Mackinac. Members of the National Wildlife Federation are calling on oil giant Enbridge to shut down one of its aging pipelines under the Straits. It pumps 23-million gallons of crude …

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More Criminal Charges Expected In Flint Investigation

Last month, charges were filed against three-people in connection to the Flint Water Crisis — two state officials and one official with the city of Flint. Now, as the criminal investigation continues, state Attorney General Bill Schuette says additional charges should be expected. Meantime, more than 50 lawsuits regarding the …

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Jobs Report A Disappointment

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.

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Gas Prices Rise Again For 6th Straight Week

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 …

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Two Houghton County Men Arrested After Drug Deal Goes Bad

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 …

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