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UPDATE:  The arraignment for the suspect in the alleged sexual assault case is currently being postponed pending further investigation.  A date for his first court appearance has not been set.  The identity of the susect is being held pending arraignment. —————————————————————- A suspect accused of sexual assault is expected to …

Another effort is underway to get rid of Daylight Saving Time in Michigan. House Republican Pete Lucido of Shelby Township and House Democrat Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor have renewed their call to get rid of the twice-yearly time shift. They call it a failed experiment, because it promotes more …

As part of National Consumer Week, the Michigan Attorney General’s office is offering tips to keep kids safe online. Office spokeswoman, Megan Hawthorne, says as technology becomes more present in our everyday lives, it’s important parents talk with their kids about some of the dangers of the internet. She says …

Researchers at the University of Michigan say they’ve come up with a new type of spray-on coating that repels ice coating. They say it shows great promise on airplanes, wind turbines and oil rigs, not to mention car windshields. It’s promoted as a new alternative to chemical melting agents or …

Legislation introduced in the Michigan House aims to give parents, outdoor enthusiasts and those who like to buy things that are made in Michigan a break on paying state sales tax. State Representative Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, is sponsoring the bill, which would eliminate the sales tax for a few days …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning snowmobilers to ride safely as trail conditions deteriorate across the state. Lieutenant Peter Wright of the DNR Law Enforcement Division in Marquette says the spring-like weather experienced across much the state, along with the associated decline in trail conditions, demands safety …

Another attempt may be made to change Michigan’s No-Fault insurance law. Currently unlimited medical coverage is required in car crash injuries. The insurance industry wants to offer policy holders a limited amount of coverage, in exchange for a lower premium. Insurers have not been successful in changing the law however. …

Security cameras at the Michigan State Capitol would be less obvious, under plans discussed by the State Capitol Commission. John Truscott, vice chair of the commission, says they’re looking at updating to cameras that can better tilt, scan and zoom and tie into the camera system in downtown Lansing. He …

Legislation that aims to up the reading standards of students entering the fourth grade is getting an overhaul in the Michigan Senate. The measure, which passed the House last fall, would require students to be reading at a certain level in order to advance to the fourth grade. However the …

Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Calumet Theatre’s GRAND Raffle. There will be 10 case prizes totaling $34,000, with a grand prize of $15,000 Only 1000 tickets will be sold, so one of 100 tickets sold will be a cash winner. Also featured is an 11th prize …