More than 30 years after a Mason County teenager's death, investigators report progress in the case. New evidence and DNA analysis continue.

Grand Traverse County plans to allocate between $25,000 and $100,000 to area service organizations in 2025, using funds from marijuana revenue. Applications will open in September.

A steering system failure led to a bulk carrier striking a navigational aid in the St. Marys River, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

A Marine Corps helicopter crash near Pine Valley, California, was attributed to pilot error and poor visibility.

A federal court has affirmed Michigan's process for removing deceased voters from state rolls, dismissing a legal challenge. The state's efforts to maintain accurate voter rolls have been praised.

State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested Jason Ryan Brown, 43, of Gaylord, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and more.

Johnson and Johnson plans on making 100 million coronavirus vaccines by April if their clinical trial works out. Right now, the company is conducting a large scale trial to ensure the vaccine is safe and effective. The nation’s chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, says Johnson and Johnson is very close to seeking emergency authorization from the FDA. Johnson and…

Amazon says it’s ready to help President Joe Biden get 100 million Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 in his first 100 days in office, but it comes with a cost. In return, the online retailer is asking for its 800,000 employees to be moved up on the priority list to get the vaccine. Amazon says more than 19,000 of its frontline…

The state has released a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine timeline to help answer questions on when you might be able to get the vaccine. Health care workers and long-term care residents and staff were the first ones in Michigan to get their vaccine. This past Monday, the state began vaccinating anyone 65 years and older, frontline essential workers and child care…

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits is going in the wrong direction. A new report by the labor department says another 965,000 people filed for unemployment benefits for the first-time last week. That was much higher than the previous week. That’s when 784,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits. On top of that, 284,000 workers filed claims for…

Some Americans are planning on a big splurge when they get the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s according to a small survey by LendingTree. The personal financial site surveyed more than 1,200 Americans online last month. 82% of them say they plan to celebrate after they get vaccinated. Some say they were planning a fancy dinner while others were hoping to take a…

The Vatican says that Pope Francis has received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. However, the statement doesn’t say when the pope was vaccinated. It adds that Pope Emeritus Benedict was also vaccinated. Vatican City began its vaccine program on Wednesday in a medical center set up inside its main auditorium hall. That’s where Pope Francis often holds his…