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6:00 am
Tue May 21, 2013

WI governor wants to charge smokers more for insurance

MADISON, WI (AP)--   State workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a proposal by Governor Scott Walker. 

The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that the fee will generate $6 million over the next two years.

Twelve other states currently impose similar fees but anti-smoking groups including the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association oppose them because they argue they are not effective in reducing tobacco use.

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11:08 am
Wed May 15, 2013

Gwinn students bring awareness to suicide prevention

GWINN, MI--   Gwinn High School is holding a walk this weekend to combat suicide.  

The third Tuesday of every month is designated as “P.S. I Love You” day, where students and staff wear purple as a sign of support for those battling depression.

A Facebook page for the day says, "Telling someone 'P.S. I Love You' can change their day from being horrible to amazing, and can even save their life.♥ Spread the Love. "

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8:24 am
Mon May 13, 2013

Police urge public awareness of meth components

IRON MOUNTAIN, MI--   Law enforcement is cautioning people to be extremely careful if they see common household items dumped in public areas and trash cans.  

Michigan State Police and UPSET say the components used to make methamphetamine look normal but may be dangerous.  Under certain circumstances chemicals can ignite when they come into contact with oxygen. 

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2:12 pm
Sat May 4, 2013

Plastic fragments prompt recall of Wis. pizzas

Credit caloriecount.com

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