State News

Today is the deadline for individuals 65 or older to enroll in, upgrade or simply renew their current Medicare plan. Seniors are running out of time to look for health plans to fit their personal needs and ensure they are not over- or under-insured. For those who are satisfied with their …

Fewer high school students in Michigan will mean fewer high school graduates, according to a national study. The graduation rate is expected to decline in the years ahead as the result of a lower birth rate, according to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. In fact, next year will …

The state house has voted to lessen the penalty for underage drinking, making a first offense a civil infraction instead of a misdemeanor crime. The maximum fine would remain unchanged at $100, and minors may still have to get substance abuse help. In 2014, there were about 9,300 first-offense convictions …

Opposing court rulings on the Michigan ballot recount. The state court of appeals says it should end, being Green Party candidate Jill Stien did not have enough of a vote to qualify for a recount. But a federal appeals court upheld the original ruling forcing the recount Monday, saying a …

Thinking of buying someone a tech gift for the holiday? In this era of data breaches and identity theft, you might want to keep security in mind. Mike Hanley is director of Duo Labs, an Ann Arbor advanced security and research and analytics team at Duo Security. Hanley says the …

Now through December 16th, State Police will be paying really close attention to distracted drivers as part of a campaign they call “Get Your Head Out Of Your APP.” But MSP Lt Michael Shaw says it’s not limited to drivers looking at their smartphones instead of the road. Lt. Shaw says this …

Eighty percent of all infections are transmitted through touch. The best way to avoid most germs is by washing your hands, but it has to be done the right way. Family medicine expert Dr. Daniel Allan. He says washing from 15 to 30 seconds can decrease the number of bacteria on …

As state lawmakers debate legislation that would change retirement benefits for police officers and firefighters, those people affected are expecting to make their voices heard outside the capitol in Lansing. The Police Officers Association of Michigan is organizing the rally that is expected to start around 8:45 this morning. Those …

The hand-recount of presidential votes in Michigan began on Monday, but not every county in the state has begun the process. A number of counties including Kent, Kalamazoo and Ottawa Counties begin the recount efforts later today. In fact, only a handful of counties started with their recount on Monday. …

A DNR auction of surplus public land starts today with most parcels located in central/northern Lower Michigan and Upper Peninsula. The auction, which goes until January 10, will feature 58 parcels mainly located in Baraga, Chippewa, Clare, Gladwin, Lake, Mackinac, Manistee, Midland, Newaygo, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford …