State News

New warnings out about Lyme’s Disease. Laura Bauman is with the Washtenaw County Public Health Department. Bauman says small deer ticks are what cause the infection. She says repellant is the best way to avoid the disease. Untreated infections may spread to the joints, heart and nervous system.

A pair of bills that have been introduced in Lansing are meant to crack-down on those who knowingly assault a person with special needs. State Senator John Proos of St. Joseph is a co-sponsor. Under the bills, a first offense would be a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year …

Michigan State Police are reporting an increase in accidents due to drivers using cell phones. A sergeant with the MSP says smart phone usage in crashes has jumped nearly 40 percent since last summer. Investigators have been getting search warrants for details about when drivers involved in accidents were on their …

It’s a small part of a 2,000 mile trail stretching from Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula to Detroit. The state Department of Natural Resources has completed a four mile stretch of the Iron Belle Trail in Bay County. The trail is along an abandoned rail line. The $630,000 cost was paid by …

Gas prices are likely to remain low for the remainder of the summer compared to recent years, according to AAA Michigan. Crude oil supplies are at their highest level in years and fuel production has continued to rise. The average price of regular unleaded in the state is about seven …

While history was being made in Philadelphia last night — Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence paid a visit to Novi, calling Hillary Clinton among “the most predictable of names” and “part of a failed establishment.” Pence had earlier campaigned in the city of Walker, outside Grand Rapids, telling supporters that Donald …

The Democratic National Convention is over, it ended last night with Hillary Clinton formally accepting the party’s nomination. During her speech, the former Secretary of State, she went right after rival Donald Trump. That’s Susy Avery, the former chair of the Michigan GOP. She says Michigan will be one of …

A heart attack is a devastating and often life-altering event. It’s no surprise that the recovery process can be difficult. But things might go better for you if you have a spouse by your side. Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites has more.

Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are a few options when it comes to fighting cancer. But your immune system may be your best weapon. Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites explains.

Before you get that prepaid card, there are a few things you should know. Wallethub Analyst Jill Gonzalez says getting the wrong card can cost people over $300 per year with all the extra fees. Gonzalez says the best prepaid cards include American Express Serve and the Bluebird Prepaid Card.