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Still a Great Lakes mystery, 41 years later–the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, which went down during a wicked Lake Superior storm. The Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City is one of several places holding memorials today. Superintendent Jerry Achenbach , who’s spent his career on the water, says …

Michigan State Students have cut back on partying. The latest State of Spartan health survey has fewer Michigan State University students drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes on a regular basis. Dr. Dennis Bartell Director of health promotion says there was an overall 9 percent decrease in the number of students …

Many people take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol and prevent heart disease. Now a new study finds higher doses may provide the best results. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details.  

State Representative Scott Dianda says the deal to relocate the Michigan Senate offices doesn’t pass the smell test. New information regarding the details of the deal show the Republican-controlled Senate will spend $134 million over the next 30 years for the new offices, and the developer will also manage the …

People waiting to see President Barack Obama in Ann Arbor on Monday were greeted by protestors of the Dakota Access Pipeline. U of M law student John Petoskey wanted to make sure he got the message across that water is life. Petoskey is a member of the Grand Traverse Band …

Campaign 2016 wraps up today when voters cast ballots for federal, state and local races and other tax issues. Michigan voters will cast ballots for president, all 14 congressional seats, all 110 Michigan representatives and two state Supreme Court justices. In addition, there are city, township and school board races that …

While most people will be working on Election day, it’s a holiday for Michigan’s three car-makers. How did that happen? AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

Things are much quieter now on Mackinac Island with the end of the season. The island only has about 500 residents during the winter after all of the visitors leave. Where do all of the horses go, do they winter in Florida? Owner of the Grand Hotel, Dan Musser, says …

The nation’s jobless rate dropped a fraction to 4.9 percent in October. But as business editor Murray Feldman tells us, wages are rising.

Signs of progress as Volkswagen tries to put its diesel cheating scandal in the rear view mirror. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has more.