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A new survey released Tuesday shows companies in Michigan expect to hire more workers in the last three months of the year. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey shows 15-percent of businesses in Michigan plan to add jobs in the fourth quarter. That’s down slightly from a year ago. Job prospects appear …

Interest in the Mega Millions and Powerball lottery games may be growing now that both jackpots are over $100 million. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot stands at $122 million. The jackpot for the Powerball drawing Wednesday night has grown to 222-million dollars. Those who select the cash option would win $150 million before …

A state lawmaker has been killed in a motorcycle accident in northern Michigan. Presque Isle Republican representative Peter Pettalia died Monday. Details about the accident weren’t immediately available, however investigators from the Montmorency Sheriff’s Department and State Police were at the scene. House Speaker Kevin Cotter issued a statement that …

Voters legalized the drug for medical use in 2008, but there have been conflicts in the courts. Legislation up for a vote today in the Republican-controlled House would create a tiered regulatory system. A state license would be required to grow, process, sell, transport and test marijuana. Dispensaries would pay a …

The Michigan House is expected to finalize the Medical Marijuana regulation package this week. Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

Soccer is popular in this country with kids, with more than 3 million registered players under the age of 19 in leagues every year. Now a new study finds that in the past 20-years, soccer injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms have increased by almost 80-percent. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites …

Inmates at Kinross Correctional Facility in the Upper Peninsula turned violent Saturday and trashed their housing units, starting a small fire, smashing sinks, and breaking at least one window. No prison staff or inmates were injured, but non-custodial staff was evacuated Saturday afternoon and emergency response teams and other extra …

Over the next few days, gas prices are expected to rise 10 to 25 cents at stations across Michigan. Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy says you can blame Hurricane Hermine which has caused the sharpest one-week drop in oil supplies in history. DeHaan expects prices to fall again within a few …

Bipartisan legislation to provide aid to Flint and communities across the country dealing with water infrastructure issues was debated in Washington, D.C. Michigan Senator Gary Peters says the Water Resources Development Act authorizes over 12-billion dollars for 29 Corps of Engineers projects in 18-states.

With this Sunday marking the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, members of the Michigan House paused to pay their respects. TThat’s House Speaker Kevin Cotter who helped honor 15 first-responders and members of the military from Michigan who died during the past year.