The most complete ice age mastodon skeleton found in Michigan since the 1940s was recovered this month by a University of Michigan-led team that included Tuscola County teachers who volunteered for the dig. More than 75 complete or nearly complete bones, accounting for 60-70 percent of the extinct mammal’s skeletal …

Another lawsuit will be filed on behalf of Flint residents in the city’s ongoing water crisis. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan will announce details Tuesday morning, including identification of the potential defendants. The ACLU says the legal action is necessary because the water crisis can only exacerbate educational …

On today’s program, Rick Allen talks with both candidates for Houghton County Prosecutor–Douglas Edwards and Michael Makinen. First up, Independent challenger Douglas Edwards.   Current prosecutor, Democrat Michael Makinen. Brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, the Copper Country Veterinary Clinic and Lassila Insurance of Mohawk.

At its regular meeting on Friday, October 14, 2016, Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees approved a five-year state capital outlay plan including three projects: phase one of a H-STEM engineering and health technologies complex; integrated student maker spaces; and phase two of the H-STEM engineering and health technologies complex. …

Three longtime serving members of Franklin Township are being recognized by the State of Michigan. State Representative Scott Dianda visited the Franklin Township office on Saturday to present a tribute signed by lawmakers to Township Supervisor Glenn Ekdahl, Clerk Mary Brunet, and Treasurer Judy Counts. Ekdahl, Brunet and Counts are …

There will be a special joint meeting of the Houghton and Hancock City Councils this evening at 6pm at the Lakeshore Center in Houghton. The councils will be discussing an amendment to and restatement of the Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan of the LDFA of the Cities of Houghton …

The VA Clinic in Hancock, Michigan, has scheduled free walk-in flu shot clinics to Veterans enrolled in the VA’s health care system. The Hancock VA Clinic will offer the flu vaccinations Thursday, October 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. (ET) and Friday, October 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …

The Portage Lake District Library and the Copper Country Reading Council invite teens, parents, educators, and library professionals for an interactive discussion at the library about the legal issues raised by the misuse of digital tools. Aimee M. Bissonette, JD, will present “Maximizing Safety in the Digital Environment” on Monday, …

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 18 at park headquarters located on the corner of Red Jacket Road and Hwy. US-41 in Calumet. The meeting will include an update on the efforts and work of the Commission …

Not as many middle and high school students are taking part in after school activities according to a University of Michigan study. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.