MARQUETTE, MI — Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced today that utility industry veteran James Larsen has been appointed as its new CEO, effective April 3. Larsen comes to UPPCO from the SEMCO Energy Gas Company in Port Huron, where he served as President. SEMCO provides natural gas to approximately …

Author, speaker and sexual assault survivor Aspen Matis will speak at Michigan Tech at 8 p.m. Wednesday (April 5) in Fisher 135. Her best-selling book, “Girl in the Woods,” has been called “a powerful read” by O, The Oprah Mazazine. The New York Times named Matis “a hero” and Lena …

Four students who are entering Michigan Technological University this fall to pursue health-related careers have received $8,000 Making a Difference scholarships from the Portage Health Foundation.  Another 10 entering first-year students received $1,000 awards. The $8,000 scholarships went to: Peter Alger, Houghton, computer engineering. Alexa Destrampe, Lake Linden, exercise science. Hannah …

The Portage Lake Little League evaluations that were scheduled starting Monday, April 10th at Houghton County Arena have been moved to Jeffers High School Gymnasium. All the dates and times for the evaluation sessions will remain the same. Only the location has changed, due to Houghton County Arena being closed …

April 3, 2017 — Effective 6 a.m. April 4, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including the Mackinac Bridge. Weight restrictions will still be in effect and will be imposed on all state trunklines in the Upper Peninsula …

The Detroit Red Wings are releasing their plans for the final goodbye, as the team counts down to the end of a season and an era. Sandra McNeill reports.

Obesity is a major health concern in this country. New research says magnets may help those trying to lose weight. Here’s Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites.

Whether it’s a well-worn teething toy or a favorite bath time ducky, if you’re a parent, you know a baby’s toys get wet, which means the possibility for mold. So, are your baby’s toys a health concern? Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

We’re entering into construction season in Michigan and MDOT wants to remind you to drive safely in construction zones. MDOT’s John Richard says 95-percent of those crashes were due to driver error. He says distracted driving and speeding are often causes. If you injure or kill a worker in a …

How can you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home or business? Some might be wondering that after a 13-year-old boy died from carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend at a hotel when a leak occurred. Several others were injured at the Quality Inn & Suites in Niles, MI. The …