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Former Lawmaker Takes Picture of Rare 3-Antler Deer

11/15/2019 09:43 AM

A former Michigan lawmaker says he took a picture of an unusual deer. a buck with three antlers in the Upper Peninsula.

Liberal PAC Files 3rd Challenge to Michigan Election Laws

Michigan Car Insurance Fee Falling to $100 a Vehicle in July

Michigan Sees Decline in Hunting Licenses Statewide

"Up There," Movie Made in Upper Peninsula, Hits Michigan Screen

Michigan Affirms Offer to Share Invasive Carp Project Costs

Michigan says it remains willing to contribute $8 million toward initial stages of a project to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes. The money will go towards a project in Illinois.

Fees Reduced, Eliminated for Mich. Medical Marijuana Users

The state of Michigan is lowering or eliminating fees assessed on people who register to use marijuana for medical reasons.

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Bills Clarify Solar Panels are Exempt from Property Taxes

Organizers in Houghton say they've�lined up the estimated $42,000 needed to install solar panels on a roof at Houghton High School.�Some advocates say the district could save $115,000 in energy costs over the next 25 years.

Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for a Week to Honor Conyers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags be lowered in the state Capitol complex and in public buildings and grounds across Michigan to honor the late John Conyers.

Michigan Takes Applications for Adult-Use Marijuana Licenses

Michigan Promises Faster Review of Erosion Control Permits

Michigan environmental regulators are promising faster reviews of applications to protect homes or structures threatened by rising Great Lakes levels.

High water levels on Lake Superior may have contributed to this erosion.

Michigan House Passes Sports Betting, Online Gambling Bills

Michigan would allow sports betting and online gambling under bills that have been approved by the state House and will move to the Senate for further consideration.

Senate OKs Letting Military Vote Electronically Overseas

Members of the military serving overseas could cast an electronic ballot in Michigan elections under bipartisan bills advancing in the Legislature.

Michigan Inches Up in Reading on Nation's Report Card

Michigan students rank roughly middle of the pack in reading on the nation's report card, inching up slightly in the latest two-year testing cycle.

Michigan State Police Unit to Focus on Illegally Prescribed Opioids

Whitmer Signs Bill to Let Counselors Still Treat Patients

Whitmer to GOP: Negotiate Budget Without Limiting Powers

Recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious.

Potential Listeria Contamination Leads to Apples Recall

Michigan Eases Ability to Qualify for Public Assistance

A Michigan judge is blocking the state's two-week-old ban on flavored e-cigarettes.

Judge Blocks Michigan Ban on Flavored E-Cigs, Governor Vows Appeal

Counselors Cheer Passage of Bill Protecting their Jobs

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the Kirtland's warbler is being removed from the federal endangered species list.

Once Nearly Extinct, the Kirtland's Warbler is Coming Off Endangered List

Michigan Becomes 5th State to Join Age-friendly Network

Air Force Suspects Foul Play in 1979 Disappearance of UP Airman

Funeral Planned for Michigan Soldier, Decades after Death

Grand Marais, Michigan, sits on the south shore of Lake Superior.

'Frightening:' Budget Veto Has Big Impact for UP School

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Wisconsin County Declares Itself Second Amendment Sanctuary

Florence County in rural northeastern Wisconsin declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary, a move commissioners say is designed to send a "keep your hands off our guns" message to politicians.

Odanah Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder

On Wednesday, a judge�sentenced�Brian Nelis, 42 to life in prison�for killing 39-year-old Shane Cadotte in September 2017.

Evers Signs Order to Promote Diversity in State Government

Gov. Evers signs order to promote diversity in Wisconsin state government.

Duffy Takes Job as Lobbyist After Resigning from Congress

Sean Duffy resigned from Congress two months ago, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family.

Rivet Run/Walk Raises Money for Pattison State Park Ski Trails

Runners and walkers embraced the cold on Sunday afternoon at the 5k Trail Rivet Run/Walk, which raises money for the ski�trails at Pattison State Park.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Suicide Prevention Bills

The state Assembly is set to approve bills intended to prevent suicide in Wisconsin.�

Former Lawmaker Takes Picture of Rare 3-Antler Deer

A former Michigan lawmaker says he took a picture of an unusual deer. a buck with three antlers in the Upper Peninsula.

Liberal PAC Files 3rd Challenge to Michigan Election Laws

Michigan Car Insurance Fee Falling to $100 a Vehicle in July

Michigan Sees Decline in Hunting Licenses Statewide

"Up There," Movie Made in Upper Peninsula, Hits Michigan Screen

Michigan Affirms Offer to Share Invasive Carp Project Costs

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Liberal PAC Files 3rd Challenge to Michigan Election Laws execCheckDiffShort("11/15/2019 03:21 PM","minutes",8210,5554410);

Michigan Car Insurance Fee Falling to $100 a Vehicle in July execCheckDiffShort("11/13/2019 04:47 PM","minutes",8210,5552278);

Michigan Sees Decline in Hunting Licenses Statewide execCheckDiffShort("11/11/2019 04:06 PM","minutes",8210,5549866);

"Up There," Movie Made in Upper Peninsula, Hits Michigan Screen execCheckDiffShort("11/11/2019 10:26 AM","minutes",8210,5549535);

Bills Clarify Solar Panels are Exempt from Property Taxes execCheckDiffShort("11/02/2019 03:40 PM","minutes",8214,5542069);

Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for a Week to Honor Conyers execCheckDiffShort("11/02/2019 03:03 PM","minutes",8214,5542062);

Michigan Takes Applications for Adult-Use Marijuana Licenses execCheckDiffShort("11/01/2019 04:52 PM","minutes",8214,5541497);

Michigan State Police Unit to Focus on Illegally Prescribed Opioids execCheckDiffShort("10/29/2019 03:46 PM","minutes",8216,5537955);

Whitmer Signs Bill to Let Counselors Still Treat Patients execCheckDiffShort("10/29/2019 03:03 PM","minutes",8216,5537884);

Whitmer to GOP: Negotiate Budget Without Limiting Powers execCheckDiffShort("10/29/2019 03:50 PM","minutes",8216,5536039);

Potential Listeria Contamination Leads to Apples Recall execCheckDiffShort("10/29/2019 01:25 PM","minutes",8216,5537710);

Michigan Eases Ability to Qualify for Public Assistance execCheckDiffShort("10/17/2019 11:09 AM","minutes",8216,5527179);

Judge Blocks Michigan Ban on Flavored E-Cigs, Governor Vows Appeal execCheckDiffShort("10/15/2019 05:16 PM","minutes",8216,5525139);

Counselors Cheer Passage of Bill Protecting their Jobs execCheckDiffShort("10/09/2019 05:50 PM","minutes",8216,5520012);

Once Nearly Extinct, the Kirtland's Warbler is Coming Off Endangered List execCheckDiffShort("10/08/2019 01:53 PM","minutes",8216,5518676);

Michigan Becomes 5th State to Join Age-friendly Network execCheckDiffShort("10/07/2019 02:29 PM","minutes",8216,5517599);

Air Force Suspects Foul Play in 1979 Disappearance of UP Airman execCheckDiffShort("10/04/2019 10:53 AM","minutes",8216,5515217);

Funeral Planned for Michigan Soldier, Decades after Death execCheckDiffShort("10/01/2019 03:17 PM","minutes",8216,5512175);

'Frightening:' Budget Veto Has Big Impact for UP School execCheckDiffShort("10/04/2019 03:02 PM","minutes",8216,5515536);

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No Suspect Identified in Overnight Shooting execCheckDiffShort("11/18/2019 04:29 AM","minutes",8668,5556016);

UPDATE: Central Hillside Garage Destroyed in Fire execCheckDiffShort("11/17/2019 10:51 PM","minutes",8668,5555688);

Victory Chorus Performs Winter Concert execCheckDiffShort("11/17/2019 10:52 PM","minutes",8668,5555786);

Portion of Michigan Street to be Closed this Week execCheckDiffShort("11/17/2019 10:52 PM","minutes",8668,5555719);

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Liberal PAC Files 3rd Challenge to Michigan Election Laws

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"Up There," Movie Made in Upper Peninsula, Hits Michigan Screen

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Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered for a Week to Honor Conyers

Michigan Takes Applications for Adult-Use Marijuana Licenses

Michigan State Police Unit to Focus on Illegally Prescribed Opioids

Whitmer Signs Bill to Let Counselors Still Treat Patients

Whitmer to GOP: Negotiate Budget Without Limiting Powers

Potential Listeria Contamination Leads to Apples Recall

Michigan Eases Ability to Qualify for Public Assistance

Judge Blocks Michigan Ban on Flavored E-Cigs, Governor Vows Appeal

Counselors Cheer Passage of Bill Protecting their Jobs

Once Nearly Extinct, the Kirtland's Warbler is Coming Off Endangered List

Michigan Becomes 5th State to Join Age-friendly Network

Air Force Suspects Foul Play in 1979 Disappearance of UP Airman

Funeral Planned for Michigan Soldier, Decades after Death

'Frightening:' Budget Veto Has Big Impact for UP School

No Suspect Identified in Overnight Shooting

UPDATE: Central Hillside Garage Destroyed in Fire

Victory Chorus Performs Winter Concert

Portion of Michigan Street to be Closed this Week