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$176 million –the total amount of the settlement reached by Enbridge Energy Partners for their role in the most expensive oil spill in U.S. history and other spills and violations. The settlement was announced by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice over a ruptured pipeline in 2010 …

Teachers from across Michigan were out-front Governor Rick Snyder’s office in Lansing protesting a three-percent cut to their pay and the potential appeal by the governor to keep that cut in place. The state legislature took the cash to balance the teacher retirement fund. Cheryl Farver is a protester. State Attorney General …

We’re often told to avoid talking about religion, money and politics, but that can be difficult if you’re in a relationship. Political squabbles do happen especially between couples with opposing views. Therapist Carrie Krawiec.

The battle lines are being drawn as a new review of tougher fuel economy standards gets underway. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us a new government report sets the stage.

The trend for Great Lakes water temperatures is on the upswing. Jason Scott reports.

The warning you never thought you’d have to hear: Don’t Pokemon and drive. The Pokemon GO craze has now found its way into the driver’s seat, says State Police Lieutenant Mike Shaw. Shaw says nothing against the latest craze, but you really need to keep your eyes on the road, …

A cool treatment is offering faster relief for patients having knee surgery. St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is the first in the state to offer the new therapy. We hear about it from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

Michigan government could be on the hook for a billion dollars if some major corporations appeal and win a fight over taxes. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains.

The former Michigan GOP chair has done a flip flop on efforts to block Donald Trump from getting the GOP nomination for president. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has more on the change of heart.

Efforts to make it illegal to fire or deny housing to the LGBT community may be stalled for the next three years. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.