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Police Warn Against Ongoing Scams

Summertime often means an increase in scams. Michigan State Police First Lieutenant Michael Shaw says if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Lt. Shaw says a reoccurring scam involves contractors offering to do work for a discounted price, but hardly touching the area in need of …

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Michigan Man Injured In Running Of The Bulls

A Grand Rapids man is recovering after being injured during a Running of the Bulls event in Pamplona, Spain. That’s Chris Howard who says he was tripped-up during a run a few days-ago. If that happens you’re told to stay on the ground, the bulls then try to jump over your …

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Emergency Departments Improving

Emergency departments in this country stay very busy. And it turns out they’re doing a better job caring for patients according to new research. That’s our Health Reporter, Doctor Deanna Lites.

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Economists Ecstatic Over Latest Job Numbers

Employers shook off two months of weak hiring and added 287,000 jobs in June. Business Editor Murray Feldman reports the unemployment rate rose 4.7 to 4.9 percent. Economists say this is a blistering pace pointing to a resilient U.S. economy recovering from a weak winter and spring.

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Research Continues Into Sunken Steam Barge

A steam barge that sank in Lake Huron near Alpena more than 100 years ago, the W. P. Thew, is being studied by researchers and students from East Carolina University. They have made several dives to the wreck to learn more about the single propeller steam barges used to carry …

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Gas Price Continue To Drop

Gas prices are down another nine cents across Michigan over the past week. AAA Michigan says the statewide average is now $2.26 per gallon. That’s 60 cents lower than this time last year, and the fourth straight week of declining prices. Of the Michigan areas that the auto club surveys, the …

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Domestic Violence Victims Shelter Needs Volunteers

There are many ways to support the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home, giving of your time is one of the most valuable. The shelter for victims of domestic violence is in need of volunteers. Mary Niemila is the executive director of the shelter. Niemila said 25 years ago the shelter …

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International Frisbee Tournament This Weekend

CALUMET—Frisbee players and fans are converging on the Keweenaw Peninsula for the 59th Coca-Cola International Frisbee Tournament taking place at Agassiz Field in Calumet. Six-time defending champion Boomtown Saints are expected to return and fight off challenges from 2012 champs the Appleton Assassins, local favorite Luigi’s, and other contenders, including …

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