Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens introduces bill to lower prescription drug costs
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Rochester Hills) introduced HB4669 in an effort to curb prescription drug prices and clear up the medicare enrollment process. The bill, titled Maximizing Drug Coverage for Low-Income Senior Act, is designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs that medicare beneficiaries struggle to pay for. Under Medicare's Low-Income Subsidy program, seniors with low wages have their prescription drugs partially or fully covered by Medicare Part D, a subsection of the federal health insurance plan.
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Rochester Hills) introduced HB4669 in an effort to curb prescription drug prices and clear up the medicare enrollment process. The bill, titled Maximizing Drug Coverage for Low-Income Senior Act, is designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs that medicare beneficiaries struggle to pay for. Under Medicare's Low-Income Subsidy program, seniors with low wages have their prescription drugs partially or fully covered by Medicare Part D, a subsection of the federal health insurance plan.
The only thing hotter than this officer's pink is the campaign he's raising money for
Confused to see men adorning all pink and galavanting around southeast Michigan this October? It's breast cancer awareness month and more than 100 men are showing off their more vibrant sides. It could be a police chief, or maybe a comedian? How about ambassadors at clothing stores? Everyone is turning out to raise tens of thousands of dollars to find a cure to the disease.
Confused to see men adorning all pink and galavanting around southeast Michigan this October? It's breast cancer awareness month and more than 100 men are showing off their more vibrant sides. It could be a police chief, or maybe a comedian? How about ambassadors at clothing stores? Everyone is turning out to raise tens of thousands of dollars to find a cure to the disease.
Ferndale votes unanimously to ban conversion therapy in city
During Monday's regular meeting, Ferndale's city council voted unanimously to outlaw conversion therapy - the controversial practice of trying to change individuals who identify as gay, lesbian or anywhere else on the LGBTQAI spectrum. The ban will go into effect once the ordinance has been published.
During Monday's regular meeting, Ferndale's city council voted unanimously to outlaw conversion therapy - the controversial practice of trying to change individuals who identify as gay, lesbian or anywhere else on the LGBTQAI spectrum. The ban will go into effect once the ordinance has been published.
Shelby Township woman backs into the squad car after traffic stop for hit-and-run
Following reports of a hit-and-run incident, police were interviewing one of the victims in a Rochester Hills subdivision when the alleged suspect drove by the two. After pointing out the driver, the officer initiated a traffic stop. When the officer asked the driver to put her car into park, the 54-year-old Shelby Township resident backed into the squad car. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for a blood test and was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.
Following reports of a hit-and-run incident, police were interviewing one of the victims in a Rochester Hills subdivision when the alleged suspect drove by the two. After pointing out the driver, the officer initiated a traffic stop. When the officer asked the driver to put her car into park, the 54-year-old Shelby Township resident backed into the squad car. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for a blood test and was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.
Dog fighting bait animal found dumped near I-75 in Hazel Park
Producer note: Some of the images in this story may be disturbing for some viewers.
Producer note: Some of the images in this story may be disturbing for some viewers.
2 stranger danger reports made in Clawson involving small black SUV
Police are warning people in Clawson about multiple reports of stranger danger incidents over the weekend. Two separate incidents over the weekend have police on high alert.
Police are warning people in Clawson about multiple reports of stranger danger incidents over the weekend. Two separate incidents over the weekend have police on high alert.
Pontiac student found with 'kill list' that also detailed various weapons
A student in Pontiac could be facing criminal charges after he indicated to his teacher that he liked "killing people." A "kill list" that also detailed various weapons was then found in the student's possession.
A student in Pontiac could be facing criminal charges after he indicated to his teacher that he liked "killing people." A "kill list" that also detailed various weapons was then found in the student's possession.
Child, 5, placed in alternate housing after ingesting handful of tranquilizers, CPS investigates
Police responded to the 100 block of Henry Clay in Pontiac Saturday afternoon for a possible overdose that involved a 5-year-old girl.
Police responded to the 100 block of Henry Clay in Pontiac Saturday afternoon for a possible overdose that involved a 5-year-old girl.
Car crashes and catches on fire after leaving freeway at high speed, MSP investigate
Police say the driver left the freeway at high speed, crashed and then the car caught on fire.
Police say the driver left the freeway at high speed, crashed and then the car caught on fire.
Oak Park just put your Nine Mile on a diet
Meet your new Nine Mile. It's slimmed down and shed a few exits, added a few new lanes and beautified some sections as well. Oak Park has put the road on a diet to reduce traffic accidents while increasing walkability and bikeability as well. When it's done, the redesigned Nine Mile will stretch from Ferndale to Southfield and include two fewer lanes. While not a radically new idea, this new urban planning model is a burgeoning trend among cities.
Meet your new Nine Mile. It's slimmed down and shed a few exits, added a few new lanes and beautified some sections as well. Oak Park has put the road on a diet to reduce traffic accidents while increasing walkability and bikeability as well. When it's done, the redesigned Nine Mile will stretch from Ferndale to Southfield and include two fewer lanes. While not a radically new idea, this new urban planning model is a burgeoning trend among cities.
An act of courage: National Coming Out Day underscores what is at risk
"We survived, I survived my own bullying, I survived my own coming out, so can you," said Joe Kort.
"We survived, I survived my own bullying, I survived my own coming out, so can you," said Joe Kort.
CAR-HIT-U attorney Carl Collins III indicted for tax fraud
Michigan personal injury attorney Carl Collins III was indicted this week for tax fraud.
Michigan personal injury attorney Carl Collins III was indicted this week for tax fraud.
89-year-old hospitalized after crash with MSP trooper
A 89-year-old man was hurt Thursday morning when a Michigan State Police trooper crashed into his car while heading to the scene of a different accident.
A 89-year-old man was hurt Thursday morning when a Michigan State Police trooper crashed into his car while heading to the scene of a different accident.
Verge Trade Show and Market features local fashion designers Friday in Novi
The Verge Trade Show and Market is a chance for local designers to launch their businesses to the next level.
The Verge Trade Show and Market is a chance for local designers to launch their businesses to the next level.
Rochester Hills residents on alert for peeper watching through windows on camera
A conversation with a neighbor prompted Trevor Sebastian to check his home security system, and he was surprised at what he saw.
A conversation with a neighbor prompted Trevor Sebastian to check his home security system, and he was surprised at what he saw.
Two new rabies cases found in Southfield and Farmington Hills
Two more cases of rabies have been confirmed in skunks found in Southfield and Farmington Hills.
Two more cases of rabies have been confirmed in skunks found in Southfield and Farmington Hills.
High levels of lead, copper found in drinking water in Birmingham, White Lake
It's a problem no one wants to hear - high levels of lead and copper discovered in their drinking water.
It's a problem no one wants to hear - high levels of lead and copper discovered in their drinking water.
Birmingham one of two Oakland County cities to issue water-consumption advisories
The city of Birmingham has issued a water consumption advisory after five homes showed lead levels above the state's standard levels
The city of Birmingham has issued a water consumption advisory after five homes showed lead levels above the state's standard levels
Northbound I-75 reopened at 12 Mile after crash in construction zone
Traffic heading north up I-75 was at a standstill starting at 12 Mile because of a crash at Big Beaver Tuesday morning, but it was cleared just a couple of hours later.
Traffic heading north up I-75 was at a standstill starting at 12 Mile because of a crash at Big Beaver Tuesday morning, but it was cleared just a couple of hours later.
False alarm fire at Rochester Hills hotel after someone sprayed fire extinguisher in hallway
Customers got a scary wakeup at a hotel in Rochester Hills early Tuesday morning.
Customers got a scary wakeup at a hotel in Rochester Hills early Tuesday morning.