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You can find anything for sale on the internet, even children. As Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports, the Michigan Legislature is taking action to put an end to it.

A Federal judge has ruled that taking “selfies” in the voting booth is legal. But an appeal is coming. Here with the story is legal analyst, Charlie Langton.

A popular treatment to help heal broken bones may not be effective. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

You’ve got the costume, the flashlight and the trick-or-treat bag, but have you checked the sex offender registry ahead of Halloween? Sandra McNeill reports .  

New numbers out this morning show tens of thousands of Michigan voters have already cast their ballots. Elections officials say more than one-million absentee ballots have been requested and so far, nearly 370,000 have been returned. Four years ago, 88,000 ballots had been returned at this point. Elections Director Chris …

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce will support energy legislation in what is being called a breakthrough to enhance and update the state’s energy laws. The state senate is expected to approve a plan that would guarantee a competitive bidding process for electricity generation and preserve competition.

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has received recognition as one of the world’s 10 Best Value Destinations by Lonely Planet as part of its Best in Travel 2017 yearbook. The publication highlighted the Upper Peninsula as an under-the-radar destination with stunning natural beauty, charming small towns and beautiful attractions. The Upper Peninsula …

One of the reasons for a recent spike in highway deaths is crashes involving pedestrians. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us the auto industry is relying on technology to turn that around.

Asian brands again dominating Consumer Report’s list of most reliable vehicles, but domestics are making inroads. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says there are some surprises in the annual rankings.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says headlights on pickups aren’t doing as good a job as they should. Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.