State News

New findings by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality show that lead levels in Flint’s water are now below the federal limits. Michael McDaniel, who oversees the lead pipe replacement project, says they hope to replace 6,000 pipes in Flint this year, and in the meantime, residents should continue to use …

  The President promises carmakers a “more hospitable” climate for business, but wants them to build more plants in the U.S. Will they? Here’s AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert BIG 3 M As the CEO’s of the three domestic automakers were meeting with the president, Toyota was announcing a pretty big …

It appears bi-partisan support is growing for a plan to eliminate the pension tax in Michigan. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has an update. PENSIA F

State lawmakers are taking up an unusual question from funeral directors. Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick. FUNERALFLAP-W-SK

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. A new report finds that many of these women are suffering with side-effects following treatment. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more. BREAST CANCER-V-

The 5th annual IronLine Sled Dog Race has been postponed one week, and will now begin on Friday, February 3rd in downtown Iron River. The start date has been moved because rain and warm weather took a toll on the track. Snow is predicted for the next ten days in …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are seeking information on a wolf poaching incident in Stambaugh Township, Iron County, located approximately 10 miles southwest of Iron River. Shortly after 2 p.m. Jan. 22, a passerby spotted a dead female wolf, weighing approximately 70 pounds, lying several feet off the …

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says the state has approved new contracts with three vendors to replace machines that count paper ballots in elections. Each of Michigan’s 83 county clerks will consult with local clerks on which vendor to choose. Johnson says $40 million has been allocated to pay most …

Toyota says it’s recalling about 79,000 Tundra pickup trucks because steps in the rear bumpers could break. The recall covers trucks from the 2016 and 2017 model years. Toyota says if the truck is backed into something, that could damage the step and it could break if a person steps on …

More than 54,000 students at 50 high schools from all across the state of Michigan will soon benefit from efforts to make teenagers better, safer drivers. Strive for a Safer Drive is a public-private partnership between Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The …