State News

Belly fat has been linked to high cholesterol, inflammation, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But there may be a simple way to reduce it. Details from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

A Bank of America poll says the majority of 18 to 26 year olds don’t feel like adults because they are not financially independent. The majority of those surveyed report being worried about finding a career path that supports the lifestyle they’ve envisioned for themselves. Michael Rosner, Senior Vice President …

Today’s October car sales report is going to be incomplete. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains why.  

Gas prices across Michigan have remained about the same over the past week. AAA Michigan reports the average price of gas is about $2.11 per gallon. That’s about four cents cheaper than a week ago. In several locations, drivers are filling up for less than two bucks a gallon. The …

Enrollment in Michigan’s Health Insurance Marketplace opens today. State figures show about 750,000 residents will need to enroll in a plan before the enrollment period closes at the end of January. The state Department of Insurance and Financial Services says all counties in the Lower Peninsula will have at least …

Happy birthday to the Mackinac Bridge which opened to traffic 59 years ago today. No big plans for this birthday, but Mackinac Bridge Authority executive secretary Bob Sweeney says they’re commissioning a special poster for the bridge at 60. The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western …

The number of high-security inmates in Michigan prisons has declined over the last 20 years, according to Department of Corrections data. But corrections officers are alleging that the numbers are down because the department is lowering security classifications in an attempt to save money. Their union says if the numbers …

Do you still get frightened when thinking about those old scary movies? Turns out you’re not alone.  Jackie Paige explains.

The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a case involving a 12-year old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy and her service dog. Her school district said Ehlena Fry couldn’t bring the goldendoodle named Wonder to class. The justices must decide whether her family can sue under the Americans with Disabilities …

The Venison Project is being held for the 25th year, an effort where deer hunters can donate their deer to feed the hungry. Project director Dave Nemacheck says hunters can donate their deer to Viau’s Market in Escanaba or Soderman’s in Gladstone and they’ll process the deer for donation.