With the increase in drug activity in the Copper County, so too has the number of people overdosing gone up. A recent string of overdoses, including multiple fatalities, has local residents demanding that someone put a stop to the drug epidemic. Law enforcement officers agree that there has been an …

As the number of people entering the job market continued to grow, unemployment figures in Michigan rose in January to 5.2-percent. Bruce Weaver is with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. The national jobless rate rose slightly by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.8 percent from December …

Enrollment is booming at charter schools across the state, which means the Michigan Association of Public School Academies , the state charter school association has some jobs to fill. Dan Quisenberry, President of MAPSA, says the Virtual Job Fair will take place March 17th, with hundreds of new job postings …

On the medical beat, a link between anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs and hip fractures. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

A three-vehicle accident Wednesday night in L’Anse Township sent three people, including two children, to the hospital. According to the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on US-41 near Canyon Falls. A northbound vehicle driven by 32-year-old Ryan Thomas of Marquette, collided head-on with a …

A three-vehicle accident Wednesday night in L’Anse Township sent three people, including two children, to the hospital. According to the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on US-41 near Canyon Falls. A northbound vehicle driven by Ryan Thomas, 32, of Marquette, collided head-on with a …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Jim Vivian from the Keweenaw Community Foundation about their upcoming fundraiser gala. 3-5-17 CCT KEWEENAW GOLD In the second segment, Rick is joined by Jay Meldrum from the Keweenaw Research Center to preview the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge. 3-5-17 CCT …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Dr. Glenda Reynolds from Great Lakes Family Health Center for Dental Awareness Month. 2-26-17 CCT DENTIST In the second segment, Rick is joined by Angela Luskin from U.P. Health System Portage joins me to preview the Great Bear Chase. 2-26-17 …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Meredith Labeau, Race Director for the CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race. 2-19-17 CCT COPPERDOG In the second segment, Rick is joined by Dawn Reagor from Great Lakes Recovery Centers. 2-19-17 CCT GREAT LAKES RECOVERY CENTERS Brought to you by the …

The Great Bear Chase takes place this weekend on Swedetown Trails in Calumet. U.P. Health System—Portage Health and Fitness Manager Angela Luskin says things are looking great for the race. Luskin-030817-1 Volunteers are who make the race possible and there are still some needs for this weekend. Luskin-030817-2 Information to …