U.S. new-vehicle quality makes largest improvements in 7-years, J.D. Power study funds
(DETROIT) — New-vehicle quality improves 6%, double the 3% rate of improvements in 2015 and the largest increase since 2009, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study.
Goulette pleads guilty to Dryden bank robbery
(DRYDEN) — The Armada Township man charged with robbing the Oxford Bank branch in Dryden Township back on January 8 has pleaded guilty to the crime.
Six dogs from hoarding case up for adoption
(PORT HURON TOWNSHIP) — St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon says six of the dogs rescued from a home in Cottrellville Township are now awaiting adoption at the St. Clair County Animal Control Adoption Center.
M-46 resurfacing in Tuscola County starts June 27
(TUSCOLA COUNTY) — The Michigan Department of Transportation will invest $2.7 million to resurface and repair nearly 5 miles of M-46 from east of Vassar Road to east of Sheridan Road beginning Monday, June 27.
Michigan State Police Caro Post to host Citizens’ Academy
(CARO) — The Michigan State Police Caro Post will host a Citizens’ Academy, which will start July 28 and end September 15.
Couple faces charges after 98 dogs, 3 cats found in home
(COTTRELLVILLE TOWNSHIP) — A Michigan couple faces abandoning or cruelty to animal charges after 98 dogs and three cats were found in their home. St. Clair County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Guilliat says warrants were issued Wednesday
Latest fishing report released by the DNR
(AREA) — The DNR has released this week’s fishing report for the Thumb. From Lexington to Port Sanilac, trout and salmon fishing in Lake Huron was good when anglers could find them.
Kane, Panarin head Hawks trophy winners
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The NHL has handed out its individual awards just a week after the Pittsburgh Penguins were crowned the Stanley Cup champions.
McDowell says he won’t replace McIlroy at Rio Olympics
DUBLIN (AP) – Graeme McDowell has become the latest high-profile golfer to rule out going to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Moya homers twice, Tigers beat Seattle 5-1
DETROIT (AP) – Steven Moya homered twice, and the Detroit Tigers withstood a shaky fifth inning from right-hander Michael Fulmer to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Wednesday night.
Woodley hoping to provide exposure for overlooked prospects
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) – LaMarr Woodley has created a football camp he hopes will provide exposure for overlooked prospects.
DNA test shows Colorado inmate not Prince’s son
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A person who has seen a sealed document says DNA test results show a Colorado prison inmate is not Prince’s son, and therefore not entitled to inherit a fortune worth up to $300 million.
TV academy sues to block auction of Whitney Houston’s Emmy
LOS ANGELES (AP) – An Emmy Award won by Whitney Houston 30 years ago is the focus of a legal fight.
Rebuilding of “Blue Hawaii” hotel begins decades after storm
HONOLULU (AP) – Work has finally begun on rebuilding the storied resort where Elvis Presley’s character got married in the 1961 film “Blue Hawaii,” decades after a major hurricane damaged its buildings.
Applications for US jobless aid fall, a sign of low layoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that employers are holding onto their staffs and may even step up hiring.
The NHL is making a big bet on Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The NHL is making a big bet on Las Vegas. The league will expand to Las Vegas for the 2017-18 season. It awarded its 31st franchise to billionaire businessman Bill Foley on Wednesday.
Ouch! Flu spray fails again, flu shots work better
NEW YORK (AP) – Government researchers say the nasal spray version of the annual flu vaccine didn’t protect kids this past flu season.