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A survey in Michigan says that while 96% of Michiganders believe attending college is at least “somewhat important,” more than 67% disagree with those who say college is reasonable affordable. The survey was conducted by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University for the Michigan …

An organization made up of industry, community organizations and state regulators says that broadband internet connections in Michigan is running ahead of the national average, with 79% of households subscribing to broadband service last year. That’s a 13% increase over 2010 according to Connect Michigan. A recent Pew Research Center …

Two General Motors vehicles finished at the top of the list of mid-size SUV’s in a tough new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Vice President and Chief Research Officer David Zuby says the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain score well in all components of the small …

After a snowstorm late last week caused it to be postponed, the Keweenaw Job Fair will take place today at the Jutila Center in Hancock. Students, graduates and all members of the community are welcome to attend. The job fair will be offering full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Finlandia Dean …

The third man accused of killing a cougar in Schoolcraft County pled no contest in court Monday. 42 year old Todd Anthony Richard of Burt, MI was sentenced to 30 days in jail on one count of taking, possessing, buying, or selling an endangered species. Richard will forgo his jail …

A jury trial is set for an Iron River woman allegedly involved in a home invasion. 23 year old Brittany Marvin pled not guilty last month to second degree home invasion and larceny in a building. A two-day trial is scheduled for July 22 and 23 in Iron County Trial …

More recalls from one of Detroit’s automakers. This time it’s Ford. The company is recalling more than 434,000 vehicles in two separate recalls of some of the automaker’s most popular nameplates. Over 385,000 2001 to 2004 Escape compact SUVs are being recalled because a subframe could fail because of rust …

State transportation officials say compared to 2012, highway work zone crashes in 2013 were down 11 percent, injuries down nearly 6 percent, fatalities down 33 percent, but serious injuries were up 87 percent. The announcement came in conjunction with Work Zone Awareness Week. MDOT says serious work zone injuries went …

Two competing proposals in Lansing have started a debate over which fruit should be Michigan’s official state fruit. And a new poll may only add to the debate. The survey from Lansing-based Marketing Resource Group shows more than 68% of voters believing that the official state fruit should be the …

Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute say gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. is now at its best mark ever. According to researchers, the average fuel economy of cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs purchased in March was 25.4 mpg, up 0.3 mpg from …