More than four-million U.S. workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under rules issued today by the Obama administration. But could employers just limit hours — or change people’s job titles? Attorney Terry Bonnette.
Read More »Faulty Trailer Lights Lead To Recall
Faulty trailer lights are at the heart of a new Fiat Chrysler recall. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says no injuries have been reported.
Read More »Budget Shortfall Not Worrying Every Legislator
As revenues for the state of Michigan are set to fall more than $300-million short of expectation, state Representative Al Pscholka of Berrien County isn’t worried. The Stevensville Republican wants to see the state protect K-12 and revenue sharing.
Read More »Head Scan Device Helping To Montior Health Conditions
A small wearable device may one day help treat a number of health problems — thanks to some research from Michigan State University. Details from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.
Read More »New Report Shows Volume Of Wage Inequality
A new report from the AFL-CIO reveals that top CEOs in Michigan were paid 318 times more than average Michigan workers in 2015. The annual Executive PayWatch report shows that average compensation for the CEOs was well over $13 million annually, while average pay for working people was just $43,000. …
Read More »Identifying The Hazards Of Abandoned Mining Waste In Torch Lake
Most of the remnants of the mining era in the Copper Country can easily be seen. But what’s in these ruined structures and surrounding landscape that can’t be seen and, more importantly, what dangers do they pose to the general public? Finding out has been the goal of the Abandoned …
Read More »Plea Deal For Ontonagon Man Originally Charged With Attempted Murder
An Ontonagon man who was originally charged with four felony counts, will instead serve time on two misdemeanor charges. 51-year-old Timothy Pietila pled no contest to charges of careless discharge of a firearm and possession, under the influence. He was sentenced Tuesday to 78 days in jail with credit for …
Read More »Iron County Murder Suspect Labeled Possible Serial Killer
New details are emerging regarding a murder suspect in Iron County. 33-year-old Kelly Cochran is being held on six felony charges, including homicide, open murder in the death of Christopher Regan of Iron River. Court documents indicate Cochran is also a suspect in another murder investigation in Illinois, the death …
Read More »Bill To Protect U.P. Deer Herd From C.W.D. Passes House
Bringing a deer carcass into Michigan from another state with the known presence of Chronic Wasting Disease would have stiffer fines under a bill approved by the house. Under the bill, introduced by State Representative John Kivela, doing so would result in a fine of between $500 and $2,000, and/or …
Read More »Local Law Enforcement Undergo Cell Phone Forensics Training
In many criminal investigations, an important piece of evidence is a person’s cell phone. Nearly everyone carries one nowadays and personal information can be stored on them, and in some cases, that information pertains to a crime. It’s not just a suspect’s cell phone that can reveal new clues. Sometimes …
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