State News

A federal judge has ordered Michigan to begin a presidential election recount at noon Monday. Jason Scott reports.

Wall Street futures slipped Sunday on word Italian Premier Matteo Renzi will resign after yesterday’s defeat of constitutional reforms he backed. Because of that, some analysts feel a two-to-four percent drop in the financial markets is on the way. Here’s Business Editor Murray Feldman. Over the past few weeks markets …

The nation’s jobless rate fell to 4.6 percent in November–that’s a nine-year low. But coupled with weak pay increases in 2016, it suggests longer-term challenges for the U.S. economy. Employers added 178,000 jobs last month. Business editor Murray Feldman explains where the jobs are right now. Feldman says this all points …

The Department of Natural resources is bringing wildlife into classrooms across Michigan, with Elk University. The free program offers lessons via YouTube, activities with each lesson, and education on Michigan history, forest management and elk biology. Katie Keen with the DNR says teachers have until January 30th to register online. …

The Environmental Protection Administration is standing behind plans to increase fuel economy standards to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. This is part of a mandated review of those standards, and a move applauded by Shannon Baker-Branstetter of Consumers Union. Car-makers have been seeking to have the standards eased, saying …

A report to be released this morning looks at how much it will cost to repair the state’s aging infrastructure. The Governor’s commission thinks the long term price tag to fix the infrastructure could run anywhere between $5 and $10 billion. The question is where to get that much money. Some of …

Santa Tracking — the North American Aerospace Defense Command is already preparing for its annual tradition. Spokesman Michael Kucharek says Christmas will mark the 61st year NORAD will be tracking Santa Claus.

Some scary numbers when it comes to distracted driving. According to a new statewide survey conducted for the Office of Highway Safety Planning, 41 percent of young adult drivers admitted to sending texts and emails on a regular basis while driving. About 1-in-4 do it every day. Editor Kendall Wingrove says they …

Is there a link between drinking alcohol and skin cancer? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.

The Michigan Board of Canvassers meets this morning to discuss a possible recount. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein filed for the recount Wednesday. Representatives from the Trump campaign filed an objection Thursday claiming Stein has no chance to win, there’s not enough time for the recount and the paperwork …