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If you live in Michigan and are not happy, a study says you’re not alone. Michigan is the nation’s 43rd happiest state overall, according to the study from Wallethub.com. It based the study on 26 key metrics, ranging from emotional health to income levels to sports participation rates. Michigan ranked …

Democrats in Lansing have introduced legislation requiring insurance companies to make abortion coverage available at least as a rider with their health policies. A new Michigan law prohibits the companies from offering abortion coverage as part of regular coverage. But the Democrats say that as a result, only seven out …

Yesterday, the Michigan Senate unanimously approved legislation that would ensure active-duty military parents are not punished for not appearing in court over custody disputes while serving overseas and that they would retain custody as long as the child is in a safe environment. The measure would mandate that – unless …

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced this week that more than 600 propane customers of Ferrellgas will receive relief in connection with an ongoing investigation into hundreds of consumers complaints in Michigan related to propane pricing and delivery during the 2013-2014 winter season. The assurance agreement with Ferrellgas allows for …

The Baraga County Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking to implement a new informational signage project and it is seeking help from the community. The CVB has been posting informational signs for over 30 years. However, the signs lacked consistency in appearance. Executive Director Tracey Barrett says the biggest issue …

Republican Governor Rick Snyder and his Democratic challenger, Mark Schauer have agreed to a town hall-style debate to be broadcast on Detroit Public Television. The candidates will face off in a one-hour debate at 6 p.m. October 12th at Wayne State University in Detroit and it will be held in …

Opponents of wolf hunting in Michigan say they plan to challenge the latest state law that allows a wolf hunt. The state Legislature, last month, approved a petition drive-turned-law that gives the Natural Resources Commission authority to designate game species. The measure effectively rendered moot referenda designed to ban wolf …

Officials of the Catholic Diocese of Marquette say allegations that a long-time Upper Peninsula priest sexually abused boys are “credible.” Father James Menapace served parishes in the central and eastern U.P. from 1963 through 1996, when he retired. Incidents that have been reported to the Diocese took place after his …

A man who walked away from work release in Houghton County will spend an additional six months in jail. 27-year-old Kevin Anderson was sentenced Monday in Circuit Court. He pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted escape from a misdemeanor jail sentence. Anderson was two weeks into a 30-day …

A Baraga County man involved in an armed robbery last year in Watton had all but one of his charges dismissed for his guilty plea. Donovan Waupoose pleaded guilty to an added charge of delivery/manufacture of marijuana September 17. A trial was originally scheduled to start in Baraga County Circuit …