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Tesla Motors has sued Governor Rick Snyder and other state officials, challenging a 2014 law that clarified that automakers can only sell through franchised dealerships. The federal lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that the “anti-Tesla” law is unconstitutional and an injunction to prevent its enforcement. Tesla says it prefers that …

If you have to make a trip to the Secretary of State’s office over the next couple of months, take some non-perishable food items with you. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says they have their annual Harvest Gathering Food Collection at offices statewide. Donations will be given to the Food …

By Jeffery Loman & Andy Chosa September 19, 2016 L’Anse Indian Reservation, MI – The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) is providing over $20,000 worth of robotic lifesaving equipment and training to enhance the water rescue capabilities of first responders in Marquette. In response to the tragedy that claimed the lives of two young people in …

State Representative Scott Dianda wants the attorney general to investigate the Capitol View project in Lansing. Dianda introduced a resolution in the House requesting the investigation, citing the possible waste, fraud and abuse of power by former Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and the Senate Business Office. The Calumet Democrat …

Relatively smoothly, that’s how Hancock Public Works Director Bill Marlor described the first couple of weeks under the new curbside recycling process for Hancock. Marlor said residents are adjusting to the changes in pickup times and routes since Waste Management was contracted to handle trash and recycling services for the …

Changes are coming to the Lake Superior Performance Rally. A presentation was given to the Hancock City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday outlining some of those changes. Representatives say there has been a push by some to move the race out of the Copper Country to Marquette County. To …

Several hometown heroes were recognized at Wednesday’s Hancock City Council meeting. Corporal Robert Stites and officers Darick Coponen and David Outinen of the Hancock Police Department were presented the Life Saving Award by the city. On May 21st, they provided medical treatment on a Hancock man in cardiac arrest on …

It looks like there could be a delay in Lansing regarding legislation that deals with autonomous cars. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says house Republican leadership is leaning toward putting it on hold for 4-6 weeks.

Some good news from a new report that indicates the state of Michigan has seen a 6 percent drop in homelessness and 15 percent decrease in veteran homelessness. Chief Housing Solutions Officer Kelly Rose says there are a number of targeted areas that have helped to improve these numbers. Rose …

Botox is usually used to wipe away wrinkles, but one Metro Detroit woman is using it as a way to relieve her headaches. Her story from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.