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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 …

The Villages of Calumet and Laurium and Calumet Township all have highlights and their own challenges. Dwindling populations and median household incomes well below the state average–especially in Calumet Village–have reduced the availability of services to residents over the years. A team from Michigan Tech’s Department of Social Sciences has …

Be fire smart as you decorate your homes and entertain this holiday season. The holidays are a peak time for home fires caused by Christmas tree and candle fires. “Christmas tree fires can turn deadly within seconds, allowing you little time to escape a potentially deadly fire. According to the …

Connected vehicle technology is helping MDOT clear snow and ice from roadways faster — making winter a little easier for drivers and saving taxpayers money. MDOT started installing GPS-based automatic vehicle location (AVL) devices on its winter road maintenance equipment in 2013. These systems report where each truck is, and …

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 …

Two former Finlandia University students are now facing charges for allegedly stealing guns from a Hancock store. 18-year-old Alexander Santiago and 18-year-old Juan Carlos Pereyra are charged with Breaking and Entering with Intent, a 20 year felony, and Larceny of Firearms, a 5 year felony. The charges stem from a …