State News

How can you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home or business? Some might be wondering that after a 13-year-old boy died from carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend at a hotel when a leak occurred. Several others were injured at the Quality Inn & Suites in Niles, MI. The …

Law enforcement agencies across the state say they plan to step up their patrols as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, there were 7,516 crashes in Michigan during 2015 involving distracted driving, resulting in 28 fatalities. Cell phones were involved …

U-S Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are asking the Office of Management and Budget to include the dredging of recreational and commercial harbors in their 2018 budget. The lawmakers say the harbors are critical to commercial and recreational navigation, public safety and the economies of our communities. The U.S. …

From Yoopers to Yamulkas, the Detroit Tigers are pulling out all the stops this year to draw in fans. Sandra McNeill reports. TIGERS PROMOTIONS NAT The Detroit Tigers Opening Day is just a few days away and the Chef at Comerica Park is rolling out his new menu items for …

Two children in the state have died from the flu. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

If you have trouble falling or staying asleep you’re not alone. Insomnia affects about 65-million adults in this country. But you might want to seek help for your insomnia. A new European study finds it can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites …

Carmakers are expected to report some good news today when they release their March sales numbers. Here’s autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

The Yanks have dropped to 3rd and the Dodgers are in the lead— in payroll, that is. Jim Matthews explains.

Supporters of an effort to legalize marijuana say they are planning to start gathering petition signatures for a ballot proposal in May. Several speakers at this weekend’s Hash Bash on the University of Michigan campus told the crowd, estimated at 10,000, to rest up for the May push. Organizers want …

Ahead of a public hearing on Nestle Waters’ request to pump more water out of the Great Lakes, two state lawmakers are expected to introduce resolutions urging the state to reject the request. Nestle wants to increase pumping operations at its Evart facility. Muskegon democrat Terry Sabo says there isn’t …