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Attitudes toward law enforcement by those in the profession are changing, given recent events. Ambushes of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge are making it tougher to recruit for the future, says Oakland County Sheriff Micheal Bouchard. And that’s coming from within the ranks. Bouchard says he wants the front line …

Most drivers in Michigan know they need to move to the next lane or slow down when passing by police, firefighters or EMS units along the road with their lights flashing. But many don’t realize that also applies to tow truck drivers. That’s why Joel Ballor of the Michigan Towing …

Day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Before going to the Quicken Loans Arena later this morning, Michigan’s delegates will be hearing from Ohio Governor John Kasich. Some of the keynote speeches tonight under the theme Make America Work Again will come from Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., …

At 34 to 29 percent, Donald Trump trails Hillary Clinton by five percentage points in Michigan as Republicans are gathering in Cleveland to nominate Trump as their Presidential nominee. The statewide poll, conducted by Marketing Resource Group, showed that over 35 percent of Michigan voters are still undecided, looking at …

The U.S. Government has opened an investigation into allegations of fraud against Fiat Chrysler. Bloomberg News reports that prosecutors with the U.S. Justice Department are investigating claims that the automaker has been cooking the books. The investigation comes after a Chicago-area car dealer said the automaker paid dealers to report …

State officials say Michigan residents who heat their homes with propane should lock in prices now instead of waiting until it gets cold. Executive Director Valerie Brader of the Michigan Agency for Energy says signing contracts early can produce significant savings for customers. About eight percent of Michigan households use …

Attacks on any member of the gay community would be classified as a hate crime under legislation which has gained a new GOP co-sponsor. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.

The next few months could be a great for home buyers. Realcomp’s Karen Kage says the home market is less “congested” once kids go back to school. She has some advice for getting a jump on the competition: If you’re thinking about selling, Kage says prices are rising and homes are …

Now that the top of the GOP ticket is taking shape, analysts are looking at companies that might benefit from a Trump-Pence administration. More from Business Editor Murray Feldman.

Summer barbecues are fun, but eating the wrong foods can trigger heartburn or acid reflux in some people. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites with more.