New research from Michigan State University shows people who help co-workers too much can hurt their own job performance. Researcher and MSU professor Russell Johnson says it may make them less effective at work. On the bright side, Johnson says, when helpers are thanked or made aware of the positive …

The fallout of the tragedy in Orlando involved a pair of Michigan victims, including 32-year-old Christopher Leinonen, a native of Detroit. Mark Bando, a former Detroit Police officer, is his father. Also among those killed was 25-year-old Tevin Crosby, of Saginaw.

Lansing District Judge Hugh Clarke Jr. has made a ruling regarding two shamed former Michigan lawmakers. He says there is not enough probable cause for tea party conservative Cindy Gamrat to face felony misconduct in office charges. However, Republican former Representative Todd Courser will go to trial on two of …

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation requiring Michigan public schools to teach students in grades 8 through 12 about the Holocaust and the 1915 Genocide of more than a million Armenians. Snyder says it’s important that students learn about these terrible events in our past, as we work toward creating a …

Michigan is doing its part to find new uses for old vehicle tires. The Department of Environmental Quality says nearly $3 million in grants will help county road commissions recycle the scrap tires for road repairs and other projects. The grants will help support Governor Rick Snyder’s goal to double the …

The funeral service for Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe will be at eleven a-m today. It’s at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. The 88-year old died last week. Thousands of fans streamed into Joe Louis Arena yesterday for a public tribute to the …

The Ontonagon Sheriff’s Office received a call of a stolen vehicle from the Strong Dental Center in Ontonagon shortly after 8:00am Monday. The owner of the vehicle reported that vehicle was stolen between 7:20am-8:00am from the parking lot. The vehicle was a silver four door 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. The …

Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs offer a variety of terrific programs for kids to take part in. Assistant Director for the Center for Pre-College Outreach says the explorations give the students a chance to try a possible career hands-on. Scholarships for programs for this summer are still available but you …

Fresh produce and homemade baked goods–you’ll find those and more at the grand opening of the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market. The market will be open from 3:30pm to 7:00pm today at 56 Huron Street, across from the Suomi Restaurant. In addition to the fresh, local foods, the market will also …

The shootings at an Orlando nightclub are affecting communities far and wide, including here in the Copper Country. A moment of silence will be observed today on the campus of Michigan Tech to honor the victims of Saturday’s tragedy. The gathering will take place in front of the Husky statue …