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The Environmental Protection Administration is standing behind plans to increase fuel economy standards to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. This is part of a mandated review of those standards, and a move applauded by Shannon Baker-Branstetter of Consumers Union. Car-makers have been seeking to have the standards eased, saying …

A report to be released this morning looks at how much it will cost to repair the state’s aging infrastructure. The Governor’s commission thinks the long term price tag to fix the infrastructure could run anywhere between $5 and $10 billion. The question is where to get that much money. Some of …

Santa Tracking — the North American Aerospace Defense Command is already preparing for its annual tradition. Spokesman Michael Kucharek says Christmas will mark the 61st year NORAD will be tracking Santa Claus.

Some scary numbers when it comes to distracted driving. According to a new statewide survey conducted for the Office of Highway Safety Planning, 41 percent of young adult drivers admitted to sending texts and emails on a regular basis while driving. About 1-in-4 do it every day. Editor Kendall Wingrove says they …

Is there a link between drinking alcohol and skin cancer? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.

The Michigan Board of Canvassers meets this morning to discuss a possible recount. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein filed for the recount Wednesday. Representatives from the Trump campaign filed an objection Thursday claiming Stein has no chance to win, there’s not enough time for the recount and the paperwork …

Over the objections of retired teachers and labor, Senate Republicans hope to change the pension system for new teachers. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has the story.

Local clerks are preparing to recount results of the presidential election. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says it’s the first time in Michigan that a recount will take place for a presidential race. The State Board of Canvassers will meet Friday morning to hear any challenges. Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum …

There may soon be a jump at the pump. AAA Michigan says gas prices have increased by eight-cents this week on word OPEC was planning to cut production of crude oil. The group announced yesterday it was cutting production by 1.2-million barrels a day starting in January. Some analysts say …

Senate Republicans, over the objections of Democrats, are pushing forward with a plan to revise the teacher pension system. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has more on the impending battle.