Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to a range of health problems including obesity. Recent research shows more standing and movement can improve your health. Dr. Michael Roizen is a wellness expert at Cleveland Clinic.
Read More »Children Hurt By Tough Divorces
Are you going through a high conflict divorce — where the marriage ends and the war begins. For children — it can be a no win battle with lasting consequences, no matter their age. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.
Read More »Obama To Meet WIth Snyder Today About Flint Water Crisis
President Barack Obama and Governor Snyder will meet today to discuss the Flint water crisis. The President is scheduled to speak at Northwestern High School later this afternoon. Before his public appearance, the president and governor are expected to talk about the latest involving the lead-contaminated water. Snyder is expected …
Read More »MEDC's Main Street Program Revamped
Michigan’s Main Street program is getting a makeover. The manager of the Main Street program at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation says the new effort to revitalize historic downtowns and commercial districts will be called Main Street America. It will work in partnership with the National Main Street Center and …
Read More »DPS Restructuring Bills Pass House Committee
Several pieces of legislation aimed at restructuring Detroit Public Schools have been approved by a state House committee. The votes were mainly along party lines with Republicans supporting the bills and Democrats voting no. Prior to the votes many Democrats took issue with the fact that the legislation was only …
Read More »Finnish Theme Committee Program to Feature Finnish Teachers
HANCOCK — Two education students from Finland will share anecdotes about their experience in Finlandia University’s “Hei Suomi” program prior to the Finnish Theme Committee’s regular meeting May 5. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Center, Eetu Ahola and Kaisa-Maria Poikela of Rovaniemi, Finland — who are …
Read More »Explosion At Marijuana Growing Operation
For the original story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. One man was severely injured after a building at K.I. Sawyer exploded Monday morning. When first responders arrived on scene just before 9:00am, they found someone lying out front of the burning building and they pulled him away from the …
Read More »Houghton-Portage Twp Schools Bond Proposal On Today's Ballot
If you live in the Houghton-Portage Township School District, you’ve got a decision to make. Today is Election Day in Michigan and the $8.69 million bond proposal for the school district is on the ballot. The proposed bond will address a long list of facility, safety, and infrastructure updates in …
Read More »Chassell Man Swims To Shore After Falling Out Of Boat
A local angler is fortunate to be alright after falling out of his boat while fishing. About 4:30 Monday afternoon, the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department along with the Chassell and Bootjack First Responders responded to a call of a boat that had washed up on shore near Fisherman’s Lane and …
Read More »Former Houghton Coach Bound Over On Child Porn Charges
The case continues against a former athletic director and coach at Houghton High School facing child porn charges. 71-year-old Don Sawaski was scheduled to appear in 97th District Court Monday morning. His attorney filed a motion to waive the hearing so the defendant was bound over to Houghton County Circuit …
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