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Secretary of State Ruth Johnson will is paddling across the Straits of Mackinac in a kayak later this morning to draw attention to their online service, Express S-O-S. Johnson is unveiling a new logo “Hop online-not in line” with a kangaroo. She’s also attending the Mackinac Policy Conference once she …

When you decrease the amount of calories in you’re body, your brain will fight it to prevent starvation. It’s called metabolic adaptation. But metabolism expert Dr. Bartolome says anyone trying to lose weight and keep it off will have better success if they approach their weight as a chronic condition.

Patients with recurrent brain cancers doubled their survival after undergoing viral therapy according to a new study. It’s a 2 step process. First, during brain surgery a specially engineered virus is injected to infect tumor cells. This continues as the patient heals from surgery. Step 2 happens about a month …

A new poll shows Governor Rick Snyder with his lowest job approval rating in his six years in Lansing. The Glengariff Poll, for the Detroit News and WDIV, shows 52 percent of likely Michigan voters disapprove of Snyder’s performance, while just under 40 percent approve. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel …

Emotional or sexual infidelity can damage a relationship — but so can financial cheating. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

As the freighter Roger Blau remains grounded in Whitefish Bay, a tugboat has brought the crew food, water and supplies. The Soo Marine Supply Inc. made two, three-hour trips to the freighter, which has been grounded since Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies continue to work on freeing …

Federal officials are warning U.S. Forest Service employees across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin about a rogue company labor relations official who has been charged with four felony counts of aggravated identity theft. Michael Hanan, a known gambler, has been accused of gathering personal information from coworkers and being …

Now that the state House has approved a package of bills, about 600 miles of rural highways could see their speed limit raised to 75 miles per hour, while another 900 miles of roads could have the limit boosted to 60 miles per hour. The vote narrowly passed, 56-53. Opponents …

The community is invited to an open house sponsored by the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality, Natural Resources, and Health and Human Services to discuss the status of the Upper Peninsula’s Torch Lake, a federally designated Area of Concern. The event is today at the Lake Linden-Hubbell High School Auditorium. …

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month.  Elder Abuse Awareness Workshops are being offered all over the U.P.  Elder abuse is a problem throughout all communities.  Those involved may not realize their behaviors are abusive or may by overwhelmed and feel powerless to change.  Likewise, the person being abused may be afraid to confront …