By Jennifer Donovan | Published November 15, 2016 Caryn L. Heldt, an assistant professor of chemical engineering at Michigan Tech, has been named the recipient of the James and Lorna Mack Endowed Chair in Bioengineering. A Michigan Tech alumna, Heldt has been on the faculty since 2010. She is recognized …
Read More »UP Health System – Portage Recognized by March of Dimes for Giving More Babies a Healthy Start in Life
Hancock, November 15, 2016 – UP Health System – Portage has been recognized by the March of Dimes for its work to give babies a healthier start in life. UP Health System – Portage earned the recognition after successfully reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before …
Read More »Mini-Arts Grant Workshop at Portage Lake District Library
The Portage Lake District Library will host Cynthia Cote, Director of the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock, for a free informational workshop on Wednesday, November 30, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Copper Country Community Arts Council (CCCAC) is the administrator for the Regional Re-granting program of the …
Read More »Houghton Mayor & Mayor Pro-Tem Reelected
The Houghton City Council is ready to start the business of governing the city following Tuesday’s organizational meeting. All elected members were sworn in, which included one new face–newly elected Buck Foltz. Foltz saw the opportunity to join the council when Councilman Craig Kurtz retired. Foltz believes he will be …
Read More »Another Decrease In Auto Sales Predicted For Next Year
We’re likely to see another slight drop in car sales next year, the second decrease in a row. National Automobile Dealers Association Chief Economist Steven Zackley sees 2017 sales at around 17.1 million, still a very healthy industry. Zackley says the new administration could have an impact on vehicle sales, …
Read More »Eyes Now Turn To Governor’s Race In 2018
With the presidential race over, the politics-watching in Michigan has shifted to the 2018 race for governor. So who’s leading the pack? Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »Michigan Republican Party Chair Could Join Trump Administration
The Chair of the Michigan Republican committee may be moving to Washington for a new job. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains.
Read More »Civil Rights Complaints Increase Following Election
The State Civil Rights’ telephone line has been ringing off the hook with complaints since last week, but Director Augustin Arbulu says he’s not sure yet if there’s a connection to the election of Donald Trump. He says they will investigate and recommend charges if violations are found from either …
Read More »Congressional Hearing Looks At Self-Driving Cars
While carmakers make great advances on self driving vehicles, the head of the national highway traffic safety administration says it could take decades before we see the true life saving benefits of those vehicles. Administrator Mark Rosekind says the more we learn about self-driving vehicles, the more we understand how …
Read More »Election Arguments Ruining Some People’s Thanksgiving
After an election that has torn some families and friends apart, will bygones be bygones next Thursday as we all sit down to Thanksgiving? As Sandra McNeill found out, in some families, people are refusing to show up.
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