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Research has shown that children who watch too much TV. are at risk for obesity. Now you might want to include smartphones and tablets, according to a new study. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details.

This would be only the second time in a decade this has happened– but the Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates by a quarter point by the end of the day. David Sowerby, Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Loomis Sayles and Company in Bloomfield Hills, says that’s …

Legislation that would increase speed limits on some parts of Michigan freeways is with the governor. The state House approved the bills that would raise the speed limit to 75 miles per hour on freeways in rural areas and to 65 miles per hour on “US” and “M” number highways. …

Pharmacists across the state could dispense a drug without a prescription that reverses the effects of an overdose under legislation going to Gov. Rick Snyder. The state House unanimously approved the bill Tuesday. The sponsor, Republican Rep. Anthony Forlini of Harrison Township, says the measure would help stem rising opioid …

A strong car sales performance in November, could lead to some attractive deals as we get toward the end of December. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

The Michigan legislature wraps up its session this week. Three days of meetings are planned in this lame duck season. Governor Snyder hopes representatives approve energy reform. An administration insider says the governor is spending 99.9 percent of his time on gaining support. The sticking point is about choice in …

Michigan’s elections bureau will investigate “significant” ballot discrepancies in a small portion of Detroit’s voting precincts. The audit ordered yesterday stems from a precinct in which 300 people were recorded as voting but only 50 ballots were in a sealed container. State spokesman Fred Woodhams says Michigan is aware of …

State lawmakers are home for the holidays after winding up a nine day lame duck session last Thursday. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick recaps.

In an effort to support American manufacturers and give them a boost in the U.S., new bipartisan legislation has been introduced by Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan. The legislation would clarify tax law to allow both entities to claim the Section 199 tax incentive for domestic manufacturing. The Michigan Democrat …

Hurricane tracking will get a scientific “boost” from the University of Michigan today. A $151 million first-of-it’s-kind project will launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Professor Chris Ruf of Climate and Space sciences at the University of Michigan says the satellites will be able to provide more …