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Could we see another spike in gas prices ahead of Memorial Day weekend? Charlie Langton has the story.

Childhood obesity has almost quadrupled among 6- to 11-year-olds since 1980 — and it’s become a psychosocial risk for these young kids. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

May is National Asthma Awareness Month. Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs affecting 24-million adults and more than 6-million children under the age of 18 in the U.S. As Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains – some Michigan residents are especially affected.

Many people with type 2 diabetes are treated by diet and exercise or medication to control their blood sugar. Now another tool is available to help. The American Diabetes Association is including bariatric surgery as a treatment option. Dr. Philip Schauer–

A warning for carmakers–pay more attention to software issues in vehicles. It controls everything in your car and complaints have grown yearly. JD Power President of Automotive Renee Stevens says it has the potential to cause long-term problems. She says it’s particularly important because new crash prevention technology is controlled …

The unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day weekend, and the Department of Natural Resources says camping reservations are up 12% over last year. Even with the increase, the DNR tells residents there is still plenty of sites still available across the state. Currently, the DNR has 645,000 camping and lodging …

Michigan’s attorney general says his office is investigating allegations of mistreatment at a state-run nursing home for veterans and is encouraging potential victims or witnesses to come forward. Bill Schuette confirms that his office’s Health Care Fraud Division started the investigation in February after an audit uncovered problems at the …

Governor Snyder has signed new legislation that will give Michigan tougher laws regarding making meth. The bills call for new penalties for people who try to get someone to buy behind-the-counter pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that can be used for making meth. The bills also give strict penalties on making the …

Governor Snyder has declared an energy emergency for the next week and a half–amid worries about a potential gasoline shortage this holiday weekend. The declaration will loosen fuel transportation restrictions by letting drivers spend more hours behind the wheel. This follows the shutdown of a fuel pipeline in Wisconsin and …

The proposed purchase of the White Pine Mine by Highland Copper Company has been delayed again. Highland Copper officials announced recently that the deadline to complete the purchase from the Copper Range Company has been extended until early September. The sticking point appears to be contract language that would release …