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DNR biologists remove lid stuck on bear's neck for 2 years

ATLANTA — In a case that highlights the importance of Michigan’s bear-baiting regulations, state wildlife biologists in Montmorency County recently removed a plastic lid from the neck of a young black bear that had carried the encumbrance around for two years. It isn’t known exactly ...

Regional fishing report

Upper Peninsula • St. Ignace: Lake trout anglers reported catches off the back side of Mackinac Island in 40 to 50 feet of water. Spoons with attractor colors such as orange and green, green and silver, silver, and chartreuse proved most effective. At the Pine River, walleye anglers reported catching between 1 and 3 fish when the bite was good. Boat anglers trolled nightcrawler harnesses or used deep-diving crankbaits, while shore anglers found success floating leeches. The walleye bite was best between 5:00 and 10:00 AM. Additionally, bullhead catfish, rock bass, and perch were also ...

As GOP pushes spending cuts, many say Medicaid and food stamps are underfunded: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump's big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts, a new survey shows most U.S. adults don't think the government is overspending on the programs the GOP has focused on cutting, like Medicaid and food stamps. Americans broadly support increasing or maintaining existing levels of funding for popular safety net programs, including Social Security and Medicare, according to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. They're more divided on spending around the military and ...

Cancer is tough, Evelyn Owens Is tougher

Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic in Arizona where doctors are using ...