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How can clothing can be hazardous to your health? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

When you’re out shopping for holiday gifts for people at the workplace, there are things to keep in mind. Zahra Huber has the story.  

Donald Trump’s election victory becomes official today when Electoral College votes, including 16 in Michigan, are cast. The Michigan electors will meet at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the state Capitol in Lansing. Governor Snyder will preside over the vote. Some of the 16 people who will vote say they …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the 2016 late antlerless firearm deer hunting season begins Monday, Dec. 19. Below is the list of the deer management units (DMUs) that are open and closed for this private-land-only hunt. A valid private-land antlerless deer license is required for this …

As temperatures go down, calls for roadside emergency service go up. AAA Michigan says they responded to twice as many calls across Michigan compared to last month–mostly dead batteries resulting from cold snaps like this. As you deal with the wrath of Jack Frost, AAA Michigan says make sure your …

Today is the busiest mailing day of the holiday season. That will make this Thursday the busiest delivery day for the postman. The Post Office expects 16 billion pieces of mail and packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. If you absolutely, positively need to have it there before Christmas, tomorrow …

Although the price of crude is rising, the average price at the pump is down across Michigan by 2 cents a gallon. The statewide average for self-serve regular is $2.25 a gallon. The lowest gas prices are in Benton Harbor, at $2.20 a gallon, with Marquette selling the most expensive …

Nearly 3.5-million Michiganders are expected to travel for the holidays. Roughly 90-percent of those traveling will do so by car. Susan Hiltz with AAA Michigan says the forecast is a 2.5-percent increase over last year’s figure.

Last minute holiday shopping is revving-up. Tom Scott with the Michigan Retailers Association says this is traditionally the busiest time of the shopping season. But has harsh winter weather put a damper on that? Recent figures show holiday shopping was up 10-percent at the beginning of holiday shopping season.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed another snowmobile trail in the western U.P. Trail number 160 in Gogebic County is closed until further notice until bridge and trail repairs can be made. The 25-mile-long trail heads north from Trail No. 2 in Ironwood before traveling northwest and connecting with …