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New research on marijuana from the University of Michigan finds the part of the brain that activates when a person is excited about getting a reward is dulled with marijuana use. Researcher Dr. Mary Heitzeg. Researchers say in order for the brain to feel excited about a reward people will …

Fuel economy slipped a bit in June. Here’s Autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

The Mega Millions jackpot has swelled to $508 million for Friday’s drawing–all you have to do is beat 259-million-to-one odds. Michigan lottery spokesman Jeff Holyfield says, regardless of whether you take the $357 million lump sum or the installment plan, you’d have to try really hard to spend it all. Holyfield …

A Michigan man is in Spain to take part in the annual Running of the Bulls. Chris Howard of Grand Rapids has run thru the streets of Pamplona for the past several years. He says it’s a one-of-a-kind adrenaline rush that took root in a sixth-grade Spanish class, when he …

Is that fruit-smoothie you’re drinking as healthy as you may think it is? Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

According to a report just released by CareerBuilder, the second half of 2016 will look a lot like the same period in 2015, but with better wages. The report indicates more than half of employers are expected to raise wages for current employees while two in five will offer higher starting salaries …

Over 60 demonstrators arrived at the home of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette Wednesday afternoon to demand that he take immediate action to shut down the Enbridge oil pipeline Line 5. Twenty police cars assembled to stop the protesters. They are demanding that Schuette use his authority under the Public Trust …

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is extending a rate freeze through the end of the year on some of its health care plans. The freeze in its Legacy Medigap supplement plans will help nearly 200,000 subscribers prepare for rate hikes that will start next year. It’ll be the first …

(Calumet, MI) On July 6, Keweenaw National Historical Park will begin offering regular ranger-led activities that will continue throughout the summer. There will be walking tours in both the Calumet Unit and the Quincy Unit, as well as several evening programs at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park. Calumet Unit tours …

Among the many important items on the ballot this August 2nd is the withdrawal of Chassell Township from the Portage Lake District Library. If approved, the township’s participation in the Houghton-based library will end after 2017. After that, Chassell Township residents would no longer continue to pay the roughly 2 …