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For the last two years a AAA survey has found three-quarters of Americans reported being afraid to ride in a self-driving car. The report reveals a majority of U.S. drivers seek autonomous technologies in their next vehicle, but remain apprehensive about a fully self-driving car. Gary Bubar communications specialist with …

The state Senate Judiciary committee has approved two bills that would increase penalties for those who assault sports referees. The legislation calls for a maximum of five years for anyone who assaults a ref and causes serious injury. The laws now go to the full Senate for consideration. Among those …

According to a new study, many people aren’t take their blood pressure medication. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee is speaking out against the latest executive order by President Donald Trump. The revised travel ban temporarily halts entry to the U.S. for people from six Muslim-majority nations who are seeking new visas. The Flint Township Democrat says a heavy reliance to thwart the order will …

A new report says mercury in certain Pacific Ocean tuna is rising, despite atmospheric pollution levels from the early 1970s through the late 1990s remaining constant. Paul Drevnick, a former U of M researcher and current water quality scientist in Alberta, Canada, says mercury levels in Bigeye and Yellowfin tuna …

Many voters in Michigan report having less confidence in President Trump when compared to before the election. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick sifts through the numbers.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week, and Attorney General Bill Schuette has released his annual Consumer Complaint list. Spokesperson Andrea Bitley says it was compiled by analyzing nearly 8,500 written complaints filed in 2016. Telecommunications, cable and satellite TV, along with automobiles, retail and Internet complaints rounded out the top five. …

General Motors sells off its European brands in a $2.3 billion deal. So what does this mean for General Motors going forward? Here’s AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

In Genesee County, two former state-appointed emergency managers will be before a district judge today, facing charges from the Flint water crisis. Darnell Earley, who served when the city switched its water source in 2014, and Jerry Ambrose, the EM that served before Earley, have a probable cause hearing at …

Former Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra is waiting to see if he will land a job with the Trump administration. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick with more.