Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has received recognition as one of the world’s 10 Best Value Destinations by Lonely Planet as part of its Best in Travel 2017 yearbook. The publication highlighted the Upper Peninsula as an under-the-radar destination with stunning natural beauty, charming small towns and beautiful attractions. The Upper Peninsula …
Read More »MDOT Pushes Back Quincy Street Expectations To This Afternoon
As work on the Michigan Department of Transportation’s US-41 (Reservation and Quincy streets) streetscape project winds down, traffic in downtown Hancock will revert to normal flow later today. The traffic change had been expected this morning. Final pavement markings are now expected to be completed today, with one-way northbound traffic …
Read More »Final Weekend Of Fall Clean Up Approaching
CITY OF HOUGHTON Fall Clean-Up City of Houghton residents may bring the following items to the City Garage at the corner of Technical Avenue and Gundlach Road and dispose of them. There is no attendant present. Drop off is by self-serve only. Activities will be recorded by camera. HOURS: September …
Read More »New Program Seeks To Bridge Gap In Senior Care
A new program is underway designed to make sure area seniors are being taken care of. Senior Reach provides home based help for older adults who may be sad, anxious, forgetful or showing sudden changes in behavior that are worrisome. Program coordinator Kelli Garrison says they are encouraging people to …
Read More »Tech Could Reduce Car-Pedestrian Accidents
One of the reasons for a recent spike in highway deaths is crashes involving pedestrians. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us the auto industry is relying on technology to turn that around.
Read More »Most Reliable Vehicles List Released
Asian brands again dominating Consumer Report’s list of most reliable vehicles, but domestics are making inroads. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says there are some surprises in the annual rankings.
Read More »Study Shines Light On Pickup Headlights
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says headlights on pickups aren’t doing as good a job as they should. Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.
Read More »Certain Exercises Could Help Prevent Dementia
As the population grows, more people will be suffering from dementia. But a new study finds a simple way to improve brain function. Here’s health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.
Read More »Pregnant Women & New Moms May Have Higher Stroke Risks
After the age of 55, your risk of stroke doubles for every decade you’re alive. But a new study finds pregnant women and new moms are also at risk. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.
Read More »AT&T May Purchase Time-Warner
It’s a mega business deal in the works, with AT&T purchasing Time-Warner. That’s Business Editor Murray Feldman. He says, if the deal goes through, AT&T wouldn’t need to sign new “content” deals with HBO and CNN, because they’d be part of their own company.
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