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Another move is underway to crack down on “smurfing,” an illegal practice where several people conspire to buy large amounts of Pseudoephedrine, used in the making of methamphetamine. Currently it’s a 10-year felony, but has been difficult to prove in court. State House Democrat John Kivela of Marquette allowing only …

New research into a drug to treat a particularly deadly form of children’s cancer could lead to better outcomes for patients. Dr. Giselle Sholler of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids published the report on a drug called DFMO used to treat neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer with a long-term …

A ruling by the U-S Supreme Court Monday won’t change the plans of two of Michigan’s largest utility companies to shut down old coal-fired power plants. The ruling had to do with a mandate by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air emissions. Despite a decision that sides with utilities, …

The winners of the Pasty Bake-Off are known, but the decision on what to name the Pasty mascot has yet to be decided. This year’s Pastyfest in Agassiz Park in Calumet saw great weather and a great crowd. The two featured pasty vendors, Mohawk Superette and Lindell’s in Lake Linden, …

While elections for Michigan’s First Congressional District are still over a year away, Congressman Dan Benishek already has an opponent aiming for his seat. Lon Johnson announced his candidacy Thursday evening in Ishpeming. He will be running on the Democrat ticket against Benishek, the incumbent Republican. In response to recent developments …

Average gas prices have stabilized this week in Michigan, according to a new survey from AAA Michigan. The survey found that Michigan’s current statewide average is about $2.88 per gallon, relatively unchanged from last week’s average and about $1.01 less than this same time last year. The current Metro Detroit …

New American flags made by inmates at state prisons in the Upper Peninsula are now available. Michigan State Industries, operated by inmates at various Michigan prisons, is offering various sizes of the flags from 3 feet by 5 feet to 8 feet by 12 feet. The flags are among the …

Consumer confidence took off in the first half of the year as consumers voiced the largest and most sustained increase in economic optimism since 2004. That’s’ according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. U-M economist Richard Curtin says that same feeling is held by households in the top …

Michigan residents covered by the Affordable Care Act and get insurance from the federal health care exchange could see their rates increase in 2016. Eleven of Michigan’s sixteen insurers that offer plans on the health care exchange have asked for a rate increase, according to the state Department of Insurance …

The Michigan House Agriculture Committee is holding the first of what may be many committee hearings on the road. The first stop – a dairy farm about 50 miles east of Saginaw in Snover. The committee will be talking about proper drainage today and will also discuss a bill to …