State News

While most people will be working on Election day, it’s a holiday for Michigan’s three car-makers. How did that happen? AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

Things are much quieter now on Mackinac Island with the end of the season. The island only has about 500 residents during the winter after all of the visitors leave. Where do all of the horses go, do they winter in Florida? Owner of the Grand Hotel, Dan Musser, says …

The nation’s jobless rate dropped a fraction to 4.9 percent in October. But as business editor Murray Feldman tells us, wages are rising.

Signs of progress as Volkswagen tries to put its diesel cheating scandal in the rear view mirror. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has more.

When it comes to booking your Thanksgiving holiday getaway, there are certain days considered cheaper than others. FareCompare.com CEO Rick Seaney says the most expensive days are the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the following Sunday. While the cheaper dates are Thanksgiving Day and the following Tuesday.

Researchers from the University of Toledo, who are on the front lines of the effort to fight algae bloom toxins and pollution in the Great Lakes, is hosting the 16th annual Great Lakes Water Conference. It begins this morning from the University’s College of Law. Ken Kilbert is a UT …

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday. To make sure your body adjusts, you can start preparing now. Some advice this morning from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

Do you worry about your health? Too much worrying may be making you sick. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.  

The Labor Department releases the latest unemployment figures at 8:30 this morning. Business Editor Murray Feldman tells us what sectors will likely have the Help Wanted sign out.   How might the upcoming presidential election factor into today’s unemployment report?    

58 recruits are set to join the ranks of the Michigan State Police. The 130th Trooper Recruit School Graduation is set for Friday afternoon in Lansing. The keynote speaker is Governor Rick Snyder. Upon graduation the new troopers will be assigned to MSP posts across the state.