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GM is reportedly planning to test a fleet of self driving taxis. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says the vehicles will reportedly have a human behind the wheel ready to take control in an emergency.

Ford invests 189-million dollars in a San Francisco Software company. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says this comes as most major car makers look to be thought of as technology leaders.

To avoid getting sick and spreading germs, you’re told to wash your hands often. But you might be surprised to learn a new study finds your doctor is not always lathering up. That’s Dr. Arjun Srinivasan with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends patients ask their doctor …

The package passed Thursday by the state House, designed to fix the financial problems in Detroit Public Schools, is being blasted by teachers. Interim President of the Detroit Federation of Teachers Ivy Bailey calls the bills “mostly despicable.” Meantime, here’s Speaker of the House Kevin Cotter… The $500 million plan …

Economists are predicting that employers added 200,000 jobs in April, while the unemployment rate remained at five percent. Business editor Murray Feldman says there’s one question companies will want answered—

EAST LANSING, Mich. – As the poultry industry continues to recover from the worst avian influenza outbreak in history, biosecurity remains a key tool in preventing the spread of the disease. To help area poultry producers and backyard enthusiasts learn more about the avian influenza epidemic and effective biosecurity practices, …

Preparations for this year’s Houghton County Fair are underway. If you’re looking to get involved, the next meeting of the Fair Board will be tonight at 7pm in the SISU Room of the Houghton County Arena. The deadline to register hogs for auction in the Junior Market Livestock Exhibition is …

A child is recovering after being hit by a car in Hurontown Wednesday afternoon. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says the accident happened shortly before 4:00pm on Main Street near the Hurontown Fire Department and Horatio Street. A 9-year-old girl and her brother were waiting for traffic to clear so …

LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) today said he hopes that bills he has co-sponsored, House Bills 4579 and 5506, will soon have a hearing in the House Commerce and Trade Committee so legislators can address the issue of Amish children being severely injured, and sometimes dying, in accidents …

Men have the power to stop sexual violence. That was the message at a training seminar hosted by Finlandia University in Hancock. The Men of Strength Club covered topics that looked at how violence against women is committed and what men can do about it. Finlandia Head Soccer Coach Brent …