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Tree-trimmer deaths have risen over the last several years and The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration says they will be paying more attention to hazards at job-sites. Tanya Baker spokesperson for MIOSHA says six tree trimmers have died in Michigan so far this year. She says employers and employees …

A new first-of-its-kind survey looks at whether people are truly happy at their jobs. Charlie Langton has the story.

Baseball fans tuning into the World Series are getting a glimpse of Michigan manufacturing. Erin Vermulen explains why.

About ten-percent of children in this country suffer from migraine headaches according to the Migraine Research Foundation. And some of the medications prescribed may not be offering relief. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.

Governor Rick Snyder has vetoed legislation that would have changed how health insurers are taxed and Medicaid is funded. He says the bills were rejected because he was “very concerned” that the federal government would not recognize the tax structure, putting at risk federal matching funds and “leaving our state …

Trying to get the message through to Michigan’s youngest drivers that distracted driving is dangerous. That was the message for high school students who made a pledge to drive safely, with the help of the Michigan State Police and Verizon. Here’s Vice President of Communications Jeffrey Nelson.

The monthly auto forecasts are coming in, and with just a few days to go, it looks like October will not be a month to remember. Business editor Murray Feldman reports the early read isn’t great.

Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder, a breast cancer survivor, was honored last night at the 22nd annual Heroes of Breast Cancer Awards put on by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Snyder serves as honorary chair of the Detroit Race for the Cure and this year raised $15,000 for the Karmanos …

How safe is your child walking to and from school? According to the latest Safe Kids Report, 24 Michigan children were killed in pedestrian accidents last year. Many of those deaths took place shortly before or after school. Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, says schools and …

Have you ever found yourself yawning at your desk in the afternoon? Many of us experience an afternoon slump, but there are some simple foods to boost your energy. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.