Longer term loans and a hot vehicle market are combining to create an interesting phenomenon in the auto industry. We hear about it from Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.
Read More »Asian-Americans Urged To Get Screened For Diabetes
About 29-million Americans are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but those numbers could be higher because not everyone is getting screened, according to a new study. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has a close up look.
Read More »Concerns Continue Over Bullying In Schools Following Election
Michigan State Superintendent of Schools Brian Whiston has released a statement regarding a number of reported incidents in schools of students harassing, bullying, intimidating, and using hateful speech toward other students since the election. He acknowledges that the nature of the election reached a new low, but schools must be …
Read More »Ruling On Sex Offender Restrictions Appealed
Michigan wants to put a stop to a lower court decision ruling the state unconstitutionally put additional restrictions on registered sex offenders long after their convictions. The appeal asks for a full review by the high court before any changes to sex offender registration and enforcement are applied. Attorney General …
Read More »Copper Country Today–November 13, 2016
On today’s program, Rick Allen talks with Camie Harding and Joe Tambreul about the search for Camie’s daughter, Leah Harding. In the second segment, Rick previews the firearms deer hunting season with DNR Wildlife Biologist John DePue, DNR Conservation Officer Grant Emery and host of the show, Deer Hunters Roundup, …
Read More »Shopko Supports Feeding America & Toys for Tots
GREEN BAY, WI (November 11, 2016) – With more than 43.1 million Americans living in poverty, the upcoming months can prove to be a stressful time. In an effort to support families in crisis this holiday season, Shopko is partnering with Feeding America and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation …
Read More »MCACA Arts Grants Information Workshop Nov. 22nd In Ironwood
HANCOCK, MI – The Copper Country Community Arts Council (CCCAC) is the administrator for the Regional Re-granting program of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The CCCAC facilitates funding opportunities for arts projects in the six counties of the Western Upper Peninsula; Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, …
Read More »Helpful Reminders for Michigan’s Firearm Deer Season
Tens of thousands of Michigan residents and nonresidents will take to the fields and forests Tuesday, Nov. 15, to enjoy deer hunting. The Department of Natural Resources would like to share a few helpful reminders with those who will be heading out to hunt. The firearm deer season runs Nov. …
Read More »DNR Clears Up Confusion Over Deer Licenses
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says there has been some confusion concerning certain deer hunting licenses. DNR Conservation Officer Grant Emery says one involves the Mentored Youth License. The Mentored Youth License is a package available to young hunters up to age 10. Older hunters choose between a single …
Read More »Hunters Can Expect Warmer Temps, More Deer
The Firearms Deer Hunting season begins tomorrow. The last couple of seasons, the deer herd has been rather thin following some tough U.P. winters. So what is the outlook this year? Wildlife Biologist John DePue from the DNR says archery hunters have seen an improvement. Though the milder weather has …
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