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The Federal Government is making an effort to provide help to those convicted of crimes so that they won’t return to jail when they get out. U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade says former inmates often struggle to find work. President Obama has declared this week “Re-Entry Week” — aimed at keeping …

It looks like the low cost of gasoline is not hurting car companies’ efforts to meet new fuel economy rules. Jack Gillis of the Consumer Federation of America says there’s some good news in their latest study of fuel economy in vehicles. Gillis says Mazda and Hyundai made the most …

About 60 to 80% of the adults in the U.S. have low back pain. The good news–relief is available and it doesn’t require surgery. Dr. Sol Cogan says some of his patients are getting relief from a non-surgical treatment called spinal decompression therapy.

Honda has finalized its 70 million dollar settlement with the government over the non reporting of safety issues. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Things are heating up between the UAW and Volkswagen. Here’s Autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

New research at Michigan State University looks to crack down on fake and substandard prescription drugs. MSU scientists say their work is unusual in that criminology theory is being applied in the public health field. They say initial findings suggest that a country’s willingness to combat counterfeit and sub-standard medicines …

Nick Lyon, director of the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, says there was an eight month spell between when he was told about a Legionnaire’s outbreak in Genesee County and when the issue again came to his attention. Testifying before lawmakers regarding Flint’s water emergency, Lyon said then …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources provides an online interactive map that highlights the state’s 2015 wildfires and prescribed burns – each more than 10 acres in size – to help mushroom hunters in their quest for morels. “Morel mushrooms are often found in locations where large fires occurred the previous …

As the debate continues over guidelines proposed by the Michigan Board of Education regarding LGBT students, one Democrat candidate for the state’s 1st Congressional District is weighing in. Former head of the Michigan Democratic Party Lon Johnson says State Senator Tom Casperson is jumping the gun on this issue. Casperson …

High School students will be competing against one another this week in the face-paced Local History Smackdown. Ten teams of students from the area will try and answer questions about the local history, geography and geology. Keweenaw National Historical Park Acting Superintendent and Chief of Interpretation & Education Kathleen Harter …