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The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) announced the release of its Fiscal Year 2017 Action Plan on Wednesday. The Action Plan document details 60 high-priority strategic measures designed to manage the threat of four species of invasive Asian carp in the Great Lakes. The Plan also carries forward a …

The Michigan Corrections Department and Muslim prisoners have settled a lawsuit over meals served during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a holy four-week period for Muslims, during which they eat only before sunrise and after sundown. Prisoners said they were victims of discrimination because non-Muslims were getting more than …

At this years auto show, news about investments is becoming as important as news about cars. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

As the nation’s top highway safety regulator prepares to leave his post–a warning to car makers: be “transparent” when it comes to automated vehicles. Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Childhood obesity is on the rise. To combat the problem, some national restaurant chains like Chili’s, Burger King and I-Hop pledged to improve their children’s menu items by offering healthier food choices. Now a new study looks to see if they lived up to their word. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna …

Many people blame the weather for a flare up of their back or knee pain, but is there a connection? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details from a new study.

Governor Rick Snyder signed off on a measure that lets landlords prohibit medical marijuana patients from growing or smoking the drug on leased residential property. Jim Matthews has the story.

The 99th legislative session begins at the Michigan Capitol today. Session will begin at noon. The new class of representatives, including 40 freshman reps, will be sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman. The new House speaker will be Tom Leonard from Dewitt. Among the issues sure to …

New legislation signed by Governor Rick Snyder says the state or federal government must provide alternative water supplies for those whose water is contaminated as a result of substances migrating from government owned property. The legislation was introduced after groundwater and wells at the former Wurtsmith Air Base in Oscoda …

It’s recommended that you get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise spread out during the week, such as walking 30 minutes five days a week. Now new research finds that people who got the recommended amount of exercise in just a day or two still reaped health benefits. Cardiologist …