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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention. Andrea Bitely with the Michigan Attorney General’s office is encouraging young people to confidentially report any tips that could help someone in need to OK2SAY.com, and thousands have already been submitted. Bitely say …

Obesity affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States. Could your child have a weight problem because of how they were born? Here’s health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

There may be a simple solution when it comes to treating nosebleeds. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

A new bill introduced by State Representative Martin Howerlak would ban drivers from the use of all cellphones and electronic devices that are not mounted in the car and voice-activated with a single touch. The bill carries a penalty of $250, which rises to $500 upon a second offense.

Ford says it’s F-150 pickup is now the “official” truck of the NFL. Autobeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

A new effort to crackdown on underage drinking on college campuses will kick off today. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and a safety coalition, including Michigan State Police and the Liquor Control Commission, are announcing the “21 To Buy, Not Supply” campaign. The idea is to alert students of the consequences …

Yet another phone scam… This telephone scam involves a caller portraying a grandchild in trouble and needing bond money. Authorities say people have been tricked into sending large amounts of money or gift cards to pay for the bogus bond. The callers target senior citizens and know how to upset …

The Michigan Senate will hold a hearing today on Governor Rick Snyder’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Quality in the wake of Flint’s water crisis. A spokesperson for Senate Republicans says that the Senate Natural Resources Committee will meet to consider the appointment of Heidi Grether. The selection …

Michigan’s prepaid tuition program, the Michigan Education Trust, is seeing gains in purchases, up by nearly 76%. Through July 31st, MET sold 1,450 prepaid tuition contracts worth nearly $30 million. During the same period last year, contract sales were just over $20.5 million dollars. In recognition of College Savings Month in …

New stress sensors will soon be added to the Mackinac Bridge to test the conditions on the crossing. That’s Bob Sweeney with the Mackinac Bridge Authority. Grants are covering the project, which is being conducted in partnership with Michigan State University.