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You know that exercise is good for your health, but certain sports can save your life, according to new research. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details.

Re-counting nearly 4.8 million votes across all 83 counties in Michigan would cost more than the original estimated amount. State Republican party chair Ronna Romney McDaniel says officials and county clerks have done the math. State law dictates Green Party Presidential candidate Jill Stein is required to pay $125 per …

Thanksgiving is over and for many that means putting up a Christmas tree. If you plan on buying a live tree versus an artificial one, there are some things to keep in mind. Marsha Gray, Executive Director of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association, says pick one that suits you–there’s no wrong …

Military members all over the U.S. will get some holiday cheer as Christmas tree farms , including some in Michigan, are donating Christmas trees for military families at bases in the U.S. The Peacock Road Tree Farm in Laingsburg, near Lansing, has been donating trees to Trees for Troops for …

The Michigan House of Representatives will be debating legislation that would provide millions of dollars in tax breaks to attract large businesses to the state. Senators approved the legislation, sponsored by Midland Republican Jim Stamas, Tuesday. The bills would give businesses that expand or move to Michigan and create at …

The Michigan Legislature has voted to limit the number of state-sponsored licensed plates used to raise money for groups and causes. The Senate and House approved legislation that would cap the number at 20, not including university plates. Michigan has 15 university plates and 14 specialty fundraising plates, not including …

A Michigan couple has used the same gun to kill two deer within a half hour while hunting in Hillsdale County. Silas and Barb Meadows have hunted together for 32 years and recently had one of their most thrilling moments during Day 2 of the Michigan firearm deer season. Barb …

Being in good health by middle age will lower your risk of heart failure late in life. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study from the American College of Cardiology.

With the presidential vote now certified in Michigan, Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says efforts will soon begin to recount all the ballots.

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Joan Larsen is reportedly on President-elect Donald Trump’s list to sit on the nation’s highest court. But Larsen says, right now, she’s focusing on other things. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young Junior is also reportedly on Trump’s list.