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Most visitors to Veterans Park in Houghton won’t even be able to tell what happened, now that repairs have been made to it. Late last week, someone came through and toppled over a Purple Heart memorial and damaged a plaque dedicated to those who lost their lives in World War …

The number of reported concussions from sports has doubled in the last 10 years. Now a new study finds that even when symptoms are gone, the brain may still be affected by the impact months later. Here’s health reporter Doctor Deanna Lites.

More concerns are being raised about the attentiveness of the driver of a Tesla Model S, who died in a crash that happened while the vehicle was on autopilot. The follow up from AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Ford saw its sales in China jump six-percent in the first half of the year. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says while growth in China has slowed, it remains the world’s largest auto market.

New economic data shows that Michigan outperformed most states in terms of real wage growth over the past year. Jason Scott reports.

Farmers are starting to get concerned about the dry conditions and their crops especially corn, soybeans and wheat. Kate Krepps with the Michigan Farm Bureau says while some areas of the state have been fortunate to get rain, for the most part it’s been a “rough” year. Krepps says it’s …

For the first time in recent memory, the governor of Michigan will not lead the state GOP delegation to the national Republican convention next week. Governor Rick Snyder says he’ll be “making an appearance,” but he’s not a delegate. The governor also tells Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick he’s staying …

A mega jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing. A spokesman for the Michigan Lottery says the jackpot was increased to $540 million. If a winner selects the cash option they will walk away with $380 million before taxes. The record Mega Millions jackpot is $656 million …

Governor Rick Snyder is asking the federal government to fully fund reconstruction of portions of the Soo Locks. The letter asks the federal government to fund the replacement of the Davis and Sabin Locks with a larger, single lock to make waterway traffic and shipping more reliable, and prevent a …

The Community Action Agency has a large quantity of pre-packaged Cherry Tomatoes. They will be distributing them to anyone with a valid “Community Action Agency Green Card today. Distribution will take place from 10:00am till noon or until supplies run out at the CAA Distribution Center in Houghton.