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You may soon be getting more alert messages on your cell phones. The state House approved legislation that creates an alert system used by police to warn residents of a threat such as a mass shooting or terrorist attack. The sponsor of the legislation, Brandt Iden of Oshtemo-near Kalamazoo, proposed …

A bipartisan package of bills have been sent to Governor Rick Snyder’s desk that would further aid in the efforts to combat meth addiction in Michigan. The bills address the problem of people who attempt to solicit someone else to purchase ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, which are used in the production …

A bill passed by the Michigan Senate will prohibit the regulation of plastic bags and food containers by local governments. It’s an effort from businesses to stop municipalities from banning the bags or even adding fees for their use. Dan Papineau, with the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, says other …

A disaster drill is scheduled for this afternoon at Michigan Tech. Tech officials say not to be concerned if sirens are heard or emergency vehicles are seen on campus today. The purpose of this drill is to practice emergency response and cooperation between Michigan Tech and the various agencies that …

[Hancock, MI] Dust off your suits and beaded dresses; start practicing your Charleston and Lindy Hop and head out to the local speakeasy. The Portage Health Foundation is taking you back to the Roaring 20’s where Model T’s filled the streets and jazz music filled the air. The Portage Health …

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality invites the public to an informal open house to learn about the project findings and next steps for the Abandoned Mine Waste Project. The focus of the Project is the investigation of mining-era chemical containers and residues historically discarded in or near Torch Lake. …

A decision by the Michigan Supreme Court means a case between a Watton couple and a Hancock therapist will return to the local court to pick up where it left off. The case stemmed from a lawsuit involving Lale and Joan Roberts and Kathryn Salmi of Salmi Christian Counseling. The …

Video of this story can be seen on the ABC-10 website. L’ANSE — The L’Anse Warden Power-plant has been under heavy scrutiny. Residents of L’Anse have reported odors and dust coming from the power plant. And several of these concerned citizens attended a meeting Monday to have their questions heard …

As much as $5 million in state government money is being proposed to reimburse private schools for the costs of state mandates. Tom Hickson of the Michigan Catholic Conference tells MIRS News that the money is tightly earmarked.

For people who suffer with social anxiety, help may come in performing random acts of kindness. Psychologist Joe Rock tells patients with social anxiety to get out of their own thoughts and interact with others.