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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that Norovirus accounts for more than twenty million illnesses each year. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has some advice to help you avoid getting knocked down by the Norovirus. NOROVIRUS-W-LITES(MNN)

President DonaldTrump is threatening to tax all goods that come in from Mexico as part of a way to pay for his proposed wall. Murray Feldman tells us, what could cost us more. MEXICAN GOODS-V-FELDMAN(MNN)  

To enhance business ties with Michigan, Governor Rick Snyder is leading a seven-day investment mission to Israel. The trip begins today and will last through next Thursday. During his time over seas, Snyder will provide remarks at the CyberTech 2017 Conference, considered the most significant exhibition of cyber technologies outside the …

It’s been nearly two weeks since 33-year-old Kenneth Ryan Clark went missing. He was last seen late in the evening at his residence in Hancock on January 12th. At some point between 11:30pm and 6:00am the following morning, Ryan left the house on foot–leaving behind his wallet and his cell …

Michigan Works! and the Copper Country Intermediate School District are working to bridge the gap between education and real life work experience by hosting Talent Tours. The Automotive Tech classes from the CCISD will be visiting three local dealerships in the Houghton County Area today. This tour will allow the …

The U.P. Regional Blood Center has played a critical role in the collection and distribution of blood in the Upper Peninsula for nearly 50 years. The center provides blood to 13 hospitals in the U.P. and all donations received through the center stay in the community. In addition to their …

The Houghton City Council accepted their audit for the 2015-16 year at their regular meeting Wednesday. City Manager Eric Waara said the audit showed an increase in net position over the previous year. Two items were noted–the city does not employ a certified public accountant, choosing instead to have a …

The unusual January thaw has had some benefits—it’s helped the city of Houghton’s DPW catch up on clearing away the snow. At their regular meeting Wednesday, Houghton City Manager Eric Waara told the city council work crews have been widening the streets at night and that they are looking forward …

It is a major milestone on Wall Street–the DOW, closing above the 20,000 mark for the first time. David Sowerby, Vice President at Loomis Sayles was asked if the close was more than a psychological barrier? SOWERBY – 1 Sowerby suggests reaching the 20,000 mark should be good for everyone with …

Bulimia nervosa is a serious disorder where patients binge eat then try to get rid of the food in unhealthy ways. Now a new treatment may help. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites. BULIMIA-MNN