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Formaldehyde found in baby clothing

10:22 PM, May 21, 2013

Formaldehyde is a chemical the U.S. government calls a carcinogen, or known cancer-causing chemical, but the substance is not regulated.

How you can help OK tornado victims & avoid scams

7:45 PM, May 21, 2013

Many people want to know how they can assist the storm victims in Oklahoma. But there are many scams that target that goodwill.

How to talk to children about the Oklahoma tornado

7:43 PM, May 21, 2013

The images and facts that school children were killed and their school destroyed can be especially disturbing to children of the same age.

Zap mosquitoes with a natural repellent

4:57 PM, May 21, 2013

When local stores run low on mosquito repellent, you can make your own natural one.

How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

10:49 AM, May 21, 2013

 A monstrous tornado ravaged Oklahoma City on Monday, flattening homes, tossing cars and crushing two elementary schools packed with children during 40 terrifying minutes of destruction. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Mosquito lawn repellents that work

7:24 PM, May 20, 2013

If the record spring flooding wasn't enough, Monday's downpours will likely make our mosquito problem even worse.

BBB: Medical Alert scam calls targeting seniors

2:11 PM, May 20, 2013

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of a telemarketing scam promising a free medical alert system.

State Police introduce plan to curb 'Buckle-phobia'

1:26 PM, May 20, 2013

Michigan State Police say seven percent of drivers in the state suffer from "Buckle-phobia."

State, pastors team up to save homes

1:17 PM, May 20, 2013

Religious leaders are teaming up with the state to help keep struggling residents in their home.

Bill would create "a-la-carte" cable pricing

11:51 AM, May 20, 2013

The idea of "a la carte" cable and satellite television has been around for years. But Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has jump-started a new national conversation with a bill he introduced in Congress this month that would use regulatory incentives to encourage programmers and distributors to unbundle their channels and offer a la carte programming.

State employees make more than peers in other states

4:06 PM, May 19, 2013

It's not clear why most state employees in Michigan have received base pay raises totaling 5 percent since 2008.

Wooden Shoe Motel license denied amidst violations

7:30 PM, May 17, 2013

A Holland motel owner is making a final plea to the city council, after a request to renew his business license was denied, because of ongoing health and safety issues.

Pool season begins; beware of poop

10:59 AM, May 17, 2013

There's poop in our pools because people are not taking showers before swimming or are having accidents in the water. And public health officials care because sometimes that contaminated water makes people very sick.

Refinery woes cause gas price spike

10:47 AM, May 17, 2013

Troubles at several oil refineries are driving gasoline prices sharply higher in the Midwest, and the regional shortages are expected to boost pump prices nationwide.

Try It Before You Buy It: The Air Curler

6:23 PM, May 16, 2013

It's one of the most requested products we've been asked to test: The Air Curler.