More and more police in the state are buying and using body cameras, and it has raised the question of how all the video will be stored. State and local police are telling lawmakers in Lansing that the cost of secured storage of the video will not be cheap. State …
Read More »Bill Would Lower Age for Someone Who Wants to Run for Legislature or Governor
Teenagers could run to be a state lawmaker and someone just legally able to drink alcohol could run for governor under a resolution awaiting a vote in a Michigan House committee. State Representative Aaron Miller, R-Sturgis, is sponsoring the proposal to lower the age someone could run to be a …
Read More »Protesters Outside Democratic Debate Called for Higher Wages and Flint Water Fix
Protesters gathered on the University of Michigan Flint campus ahead of Sunday’s Democratic debate to call for higher wages and a fix for the Flint water crisis. Holding signs depicting Governor Rick Snyder with red eyes and devil horns, protesters chanted “we’re fired up, can’t take it no more.” Willie …
Read More »Flint Water Crisis Focus of Democratic Debate
The Flint water crisis, the auto bailout and the recent shooting spree in Kalamazoo were all topics in Sunday night’s Democratic Presidential Debate in Flint. Both candidates were asked what they would do to rebuild trust with Flint residents who feel they’ve been lied to about the quality of their …
Read More »Chronic Wasting Disease Among Top Concerns At Joint DNR Advisory Council Meeting
For the full story and video by ABC-10’s Katlin Connin, click here. There are two DNR Advisory Councils in the UP, one on each side of the peninsula. They come together each year to talk about wildlife, natural resources and a number of other topics. This year, Chronic Wasting Disease …
Read More »Peters Looking To Expand Programs For High School Students To Earn College Credit
High school students in the Copper Country have a way to get a leg up on their college career and save a little money in future tuition costs. Through dual enrollment and concurrent programs, students can earn college credits by taking approved courses while in high school. Senator Gary Peters …
Read More »L'Anse MDOT Workers Come Up With Another Way To Help Winter Road Maintenance
For the full story and video by ABC-10’s Andy Kulie, click here. Workers at the Michigan Department of Transportation’s L’Anse Maintenance Facility have come up with another solution to a winter road maintenance problem. That’s MDOT Transportation Maintenance Specialist John Dault One goal during winter maintenance is to keep a …
Read More »Schuette Releases Annual List Of Top Consumer Complaints
Attorney General Bill Schuette has released his annual list of top consumer complaints. Number one on the list are financial related services, which was also the top complaint category last year. The second most complaints have to do with cable TV, followed by retail services, automobile services and internet services. …
Read More »Bill To Reduce Penalty For Underage Drinking Passes Senate
A bill to lessen the penalty for underage drinking cleared the state Senate Thursday. It’s currently a misdemeanor for those charged with minor in possession, but the legislation would change it to a civil infraction, punishable by a $100 fine. Subsequent offenses would remain a misdemeanor. Senator Rick Jones, R-Grand …
Read More »Snyder Says He Won't Resign
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will not resign. Despite a call for his resignation from Michigan House Minority Leader Tim Greimel Wednesday, the governor says he’s fully committed to remaining in office and fixing the problems with the water in Flint. Greimel wants Snyder to resign over “actions and inactions” related …
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