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Are political opinions getting loud and emotional where you work? Dan Bretz, labor law expert at Clark Hill in Detroit, says these discussions can cross the line and make for a hostile work environment and then the employer would be liable.

GM earns nearly $9.5 billion in 2016, leading to record-breaking profit sharing checks of $12,000 for the company’s manufacturing workers. How did they do it? AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has more.

There’s a potential alternative to a vasectomy for men. Health Reporter Deanna Lites has details.

Governor Rick Snyder will propose growing Michigan’s savings account to $1 billion, even as Republican lawmakers push for an income tax cut. The Republican will unveil his budget plan today and will not include tax cuts. Lawmakers voted to permanently shift general funds to road and bridge repairs starting in …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has issued a use permit to Orvana Resources U.S. Corp. – a subsidiary of Highland Copper – to conduct exploratory drilling on a 1-mile-square piece of property situated along the westernmost edge of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Gogebic County. The exploratory drilling began …

One of the suspects in the robbery of Northwoods Sporting Goods in Hancock appeared for a pretrial in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday. 19-year-old Jake Hugall had waived his arraignment in circuit court so a plea of Not Guilty was entered on his behalf. A plea agreement is expected to …

An Atlantic Mine man has two trials scheduled in the coming months. 47-year-old Steven John Ruotsala appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday for a pretrial regarding a felony domestic violence 3rd offense charge. His attorney indicated he may make a motion concerning an evidentiary issue in the case, dealing …

A trial is set for a Lake Linden woman accused of embezzlement from a family member. 46-year-old Susan Dulong appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday for a pretrial. She is charged with Attaining a Signature with intent to Defraud…punishable by 10 years in prison; Embezzlement of $1,000 or more …

Cold temperatures may cause some problems for your phone. Verizon’s Steve Van Dinter says you can also buy an insulated phone cover to keep it warm. And if you’re planning to be outside or drive through some treacherous weather, bring a portable charger with you such as the Mophie Powerstation.

Buick’s Super Bowl ad is drawing some criticism. As we hear from AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.