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GEAR UP Prepares High School Juniors For Next Step

More than 350 11th grade students from eight Western Upper Peninsula Schools will  visit the campus of Michigan Technological University today for a conference-style event to learn about college. During the day, they will learn about the wide array of post-secondary options to consider, college admissions requirements, and what it’s like …

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U.P. Health System-Portage Holds Day For Women

It should be a happy day is for women tomorrow. That’s because UP Health System – Portage is hosting its annual Day For Women at Hancock High School, and this year’s theme is Happiness. Health and Fitness Manager Angela Luskin says one reason for women to be happy is they …

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Senator Peters Tours Soo Locks

The original story and video can be viewed on the ABC-10 Website. A recent visit to the Eastern U.P. by U.S. Senator Gary Peters reaffirmed his push to improve the Soo Locks. Peters visited the Soo Locks for the first time last week. He was able to get a behind …

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Missing Mom & Child Found Safe

After an Amber Alert and a massive search, a missing Livingston County mom and her daughter have been found safe Thursday evening in Florida. 30-year old Amanda Hayward and 7-year old Sapphire Palmer appeared in good physical health when they were found by the Florida Police and the FBI. NOT …

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Dianda Warns Of Shrinking Local Government Revenue

Revenue for local governments coming from the state of Michigan continues to shrink, so says state Representative Scott Dianda of Calumet. Dianda says recent advances of legislation addressing the state’s taxation formula through a committee is a good sign, but there is more work to be done.

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Letter Carrier Food Drive Saturday

Postal carriers are getting the word out today, asking you to take part in the annual Letter Carrier Food Drive this Saturday. Just leave a donation of non-perishable food at your mailbox and they will deliver it to the local food banks. Sandy Laemmel, president of the Letter Carriers Union …

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Catholic Church May Look Into Allowing Women Deacons

Pope Francis says he is willing to create a commission to study whether women can be deacons in the Catholic Church, signaling openness to letting women serve in ordained ministry currently reserved to men. Father Lawrence Ventline, a Pastoral Counselor at St. Anne’s in Detroit, says he supports the idea. …

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Gluten-Free Diets May Pose Other Health Risks

Gluten free foods are taking up lots of store shelf space. There’s been a 136-percent increase in the gluten-free food industry between 2013 and 2015. Now, many parents have their children going gluten-free — but do the risks outweigh the benefits? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites takes a look –

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Copper Country Today–May 15, 2016

On this episode of Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Grant Beatus from Sigma Phi Epislon about the Justin Fitch Memorial Ruck. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Dennis Walikainen from International Frisbee, Inc. Brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, the Copper Country Veterinary Clinic …

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Copper Country Today–May 8, 2016

On this episode of Copper Countr Today, Rick Allen talks with Gunna Omar from GirlUP and then First Lieutenant Randy Dannison from the Michigan State Police. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Matt Zika from the National Weather Service. Brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, …

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