State News

It looks like the presidential election has not had much of an impact on November car and truck sales. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

After raising more than $5 million for election recount efforts in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has set her sights on Michigan. Here’s Ronna Romney McDaniel, chair of the Michigan Republican Party: The Michigan Republican Party is urging people to get involved by donating what they can …

Former Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard is requesting an investigation into the conduct of the FBI as it relates to Hillary Clinton’s emails. Blanchard tells Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick “rogue” elements in the FBI need to be probed.

You can add something extra special to your holiday cards this year–a postmark from Christmas, Michigan–in the Upper Peninsula. Lorie Demers is the postmaster in nearby Munising.  She stamps the boxes full of cards that are sent there each year. She says you’ll want to get those pre-stamped cards to …

Interested in maybe picking up some property in Michigan for hunting or other recreational activities? The Michigan DNR will offer surplus public land in a sealed-bid auction beginning December 6th. The DNR’s Michael Michalek says the land is usually in northern Michigan, but can be anywhere in the state. Sealed …

Many people wear fitness trackers to gauge their health. One day soon a sweat monitor may do the job. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.

After what is traditionally the start of the holiday shopping season at local stores, more shopping is expected to be done today. Today is Cyber Monday, when people look for deals on the internet. The National Retail Federation says 36 percent of consumers say they plan to shop online today. …

Michigan lawmakers return to work this week to begin their final nine days of sessions. One of the issues to be debated is a fight between Republicans and Democrats and organized labor on how much more retirees should pay for their pension health care costs and/or if public employees should …

The holiday season can be tough for divorced parents trying to spend time with their children. Family law attorney Jessica Woll says it’s important to put the children’s needs first. And she adds planning and communication are key.

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together and share a meal. But there’s often one family member whose behavior can disrupt the gathering. To avoid a side dish of drama, family therapist Carrie Krawiec says plan ahead. If you’re the host, try to arrange seating in …