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Deer crashes peak each fall in Michigan: Here’s what to know

LANSING — Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted for more than 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported statewide in 2024. In those crashes, 1,816 people were injured and 14 were killed. November ...

Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action

Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. President Donald Trump wants year-round daylight saving time. The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in July for the ...

Hagan named president of IM Academic Booster Club

IRON MOUNTAIN — Laura Hagan has been selected as the new president of the Iron Mountain Academic Booster Club. Hagan works as the pupil accountant and enrollment coordinator for Iron Mountain Public Schools. Over the years, she has served the district in many roles, including crossing ...

Michigan to launch new online unemployment platform Nov. 9

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency will launch MiUI, its new online platform, on Monday, Nov. 9. The new system brings improved accessibility, enhanced user control, and a mobile access for people across Michigan who use the state’s unemployment system, agency officials said. MiUI will serve as the streamlined online experience for unemployed workers filing for benefits and for employers and third‑party administrators managing tax and benefits functions. “Michiganders deserve an easier, more intuitive way to manage their unemployment claims and ...

Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in deadly firebomb attack

DENVER (AP) — An Egyptian man faces an additional life sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to federal hate crime and other charges for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year. Mohamed Soliman is already serving life in prison plus hundreds of years ...