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Increasing transparency – that’s what’s behind a public records proposal submitted by members of the Michigan House that would subject the governor and lawmakers to public records requests. The proposal is a bi-partisan effort. It’s the second attempt at such a measure, which has been spurred on by Flint’s water …

Hancock, MI – The Portage Health Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to serve the health and well-being of elderly and youth causes in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. The Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it will be accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations in the …

President Donald Trump’s executive order to temporarily ban travel from seven Muslim countries to the United States is taking its toll on students and faculty of Michigan Tech. Though the President says this action will allow the U.S. to review its vetting process, what about those who are already here …

It’s back to the drawing board in Calumet as the village council voted to reset the clock in their search for a new police chief. A standing room only crowd packed the council chambers during a special meeting Tuesday, many of whom expressed support for recently terminated police chief Joel …

Betsy DeVos faces one final hurdle in her bid to become U.S. Education Secretary. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says the confirmation process is being closely watched by one of her biggest supporters at the state capital. DEVOS-W-SKUBICK(

Sleep problems can lead to sex problems for some women. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study. SLEEP&SEX-W-

January car and truck sales numbers will be out today. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says early indications are the month will come in better than expected. SALESPREV2-D-GILBERT(MNN2-1-17) January sales were also helped by the the lack of exceptionally severe weather.

Several top figures in the state of Michigan have come forward indicating a wariness about efforts to restrict immigration. Among those are Governor Rick Snyder, Snyder’s economic development director, top management at Ford and General Motors, and the Michigan Farm Bureau. Word from many economic experts is that the president’s …

Mild weather caused a brief postponement for the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste Marie, but officials says they are now ready to go. Crews had to work around the clock since the first event had to be rescheduled Monday night. Nearly 40 teams are competing from around the …

Reaction is coming in on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump. Congressman John Moolenaar, of Midland, says it looks like Judge Gorsuch is a solid nominee. Meanwhile, Congressman Dan Kildee, of Flint, has deep concerns with Judge Gorsuch’s record of prioritizing …