Law enforcement agencies across the state say they plan to step up their patrols as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, there were 7,516 crashes in Michigan during 2015 involving distracted driving, resulting in 28 fatalities. Cell phones were involved …

U-S Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are asking the Office of Management and Budget to include the dredging of recreational and commercial harbors in their 2018 budget. The lawmakers say the harbors are critical to commercial and recreational navigation, public safety and the economies of our communities. The U.S. …

HOUGHTON — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) announced his candidacy for Michigan’s 38th State Senate District today amongst supporters across the Upper Peninsula.  Dianda toured the U.P. making stops in Houghton, Marquette, Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls and Bessemer. “I’m running to be your next State Senator because the status …

Starting today, the United States Coast Guard will be conducting ice breaking operations in the Keweenaw Waterway. The cutter will make its way from the east and enter at Keweenaw Bay, then continue west through Portage Lake before returning to the open waters of Lake Superior. Coast Guard officials are …

The Yooper Relief Convoy is a success. Seven truckloads of hay and a 30 foot stock trailer of supplies departed Friday from Settlers Co-Op in Bruce Crossing, bringing the relief supplies to Oklahoma to help victims of wildfires in that part of the country. Several updates on their Facebook page …

Climate change is impacting our environment, but what affects is it having on our economy? A panel discussion is being organized by the Economics Club at Michigan Tech entitled “Economics of Climate Change”. The panel will include Dr. Gary Campbell (Michigan Tech School of Business and Economics), Dr. Sarah Green (Chemistry), Dr. …

Several research projects at Michigan Tech could be in jeopardy if funding is cut for efforts to clean up and maintain the Great Lakes. President Trump’s budget proposal calls for eliminating support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which currently receives roughly $300 million annually. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visited …

From Yoopers to Yamulkas, the Detroit Tigers are pulling out all the stops this year to draw in fans. Sandra McNeill reports. TIGERS PROMOTIONS NAT The Detroit Tigers Opening Day is just a few days away and the Chef at Comerica Park is rolling out his new menu items for …

Two children in the state have died from the flu. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

If you have trouble falling or staying asleep you’re not alone. Insomnia affects about 65-million adults in this country. But you might want to seek help for your insomnia. A new European study finds it can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites …