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New reports are revealing positive impacts of Michigan hospitals on the state’s communities and its economy. The Michigan Health & Hospital Association says in fiscal year 2014, 17 of every 100 jobs in Michigan were directly or indirectly related to or induced by healthcare. And nearly 4-out-of-5Michiganders benefited from community …

The top presidential candidates are coming to Michigan this week. Republican Donald Trump is to speak before about 1,500 people at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit this afternoon. Trump is expected to talk about the economy. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will come to Michigan Thursday. Clinton’s campaign says she will …

A jump at the pump. AAA Michigan says that gas prices rose 16 cents this past week, pushing the statewide average to $2.33 a gallon. That’s still almost 20 cents cheaper than this time last year. The auto club says Michigan led the nation for the largest change in weekly …

A new survey by Career Builder shows that if you’re headed to college, you might want to look into the medical and IT fields. Russ McNamara has the story. Over 7 million jobs are expected to be added in the next 5 years, but as Russ McNamara reports, some middle …

Governor Rick Snyder says the industry has to get to the bottom of a recent crash of a Tesla on auto pilot. Here’s auto beat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

The big “Management Briefing Seminars” Auto Conference wraps up in Traverse City amidst a lot of uncertainty in the industry. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert takes a look.

The expiration date of the federal emergency declaration over the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint is quickly approaching. State and federal officials are reassuring city residents that there is a continued effort to make sure residents have clean drinking water. EPA Acting Regional Administrator Bob Kaplan.. After August 14th, the …

The number of trampoline parks have increased in recent years, and so have park-related injuries in children according to a new study. In just four years, trips to the emergency room due to trampoline park injuries jumped from just under 600 to almost 7,000. Researcher Kathryn Kasmire. Sprains and dislocations …

Many of us can’t function without our morning cup of Joe, but for some drinking coffee makes them feel sick. It may be because of your metabolism. Wellness expert Dr. Michael Roizen. In some, coffee can decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, parkinson’s disease and type-2 diabetes.

A new survey shows that some Republicans up for re-election in the Michigan House may have some trouble because of the candidate at the top of the ticket. Lansing Bureau Chief TIm Skubick breaks it down.