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Drought Conditions Throughout Much Of State

Much of Michigan is still dealing with below average rainfall, with the driest areas in the eastern and central part of the state. Here’s Jeff Andresen, a climate expert at Michigan State University. He says often times an El Nino winter results in a drier than normal spring and summer.

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Companies Need To Focus On Employee Satisfaction

Companies nationwide have been taking a hard look at employee satisfaction — and finding they might be missing something. This is Dr. Douglas Lepisto, a Western Michigan University assistant professor of management. Lepisto says building a sense of purpose also helps attract new employees and is increasingly expected of companies …

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Lake Linden's Independence Day Celebration

It’s tradition in the Keweenaw community of Lake Linden to gather in the park to begin celebrating the fourth of July on July 3rd. Hundreds take part in the party by Torch Lake, featuring live music and plenty of good food and cold drinks. And they’ve been holding this pre-Independence …

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Saatio Recaptured in Florida

For video on this story, visit the ABC-10 Website. SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Florida — The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says that three time Upper Peninsula fugitive John Saatio has been located and captured. Deputies say a citizen called their dispatch center shortly before 7:00 p.m. Sunday night to let them know about …

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Saatio Escapes Transport While Being Brought Back To Houghton

ABC-3 WEART-TV is reporting that John Wesley Saatio has once again escaped custody.  The news station’s website says Saatio escaped from a transport van around 11pm Saturday night while at a rest stop on Eastbound I-10 in Florida. Saatio was being returned to Houghton County to face original charges of …

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Tech Alums shine on America's Got Talent

Michigan Tech alumni Bob and Trish (Weyandt) Evans appeared on national TV Tuesday night as contestants on “America’s Got Talent,” on NBC. The couple combined juggling, acrobatics and unicycling to impress the judges. Comedian Howie Mandell, one of the judges said “It was great, it was dangerous and we loved …

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Low Income Receives Dental Help

A lack of dental insurance and prohibitive costs prevent many — especially those in low–income households — from getting the care they need. The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is hoping to help increase access to oral healthcare thanks to some funding from the U.S. Health Resources and Services …

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BKG Shelter Home Endowment Opened

Through the generosity of the Herman Gundlach Fund, the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) has established an endowment for the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home in order to create a sustainable source of income for offering a safe place for victims of domestic violence and their children. The Barbara Kettle Gundlach …

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Airport to Upgrade Snow Removal

U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that the Houghton County Memorial Airport has been awarded an $820,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to acquire new snow removal equipment to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods “Airports are a critical part of Michigan’s infrastructure,” said Senator …

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