State Representative Scott Dianda has a challenger for his third term in the House. Republican Greg Markkanen filed to run against Dianda for the 110th District. Markkanen is also on the Hancock City Council. A 20 year Hancock resident, he is a civics, history and geography teacher in the Baraga …

HANCOCK–Steve Jones and the Garden City Hot Club will headline a benefit concert for the Houghton Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) Saturday, May 7, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at the Orpheum Theater. Emma Hitch-Bradley and Matt Langlais will open the show. Admission is $10. A free LED light bulb is …

It’s a brewing hobby that has a nice payoff at the end. The new Electric Brewing Supply recently opened their doors in Chassell and they will be celebrating National Homebrew Day with a special event on Saturday. Owners Ryan and Katie Gray invite home brewing enthusiasts to their American Homebrewers …

Downtown Calumet is sitting on top of one online publication’s list of must-visit Main Streets in Michigan. (photo by Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr) Only In Your State.com lists 6th Street first among eight main streets in Michigan you have to visit. Yes, of course, 5th Street is REALLY Main Street, but for …

There’s something new lurking underneath the parking deck in Houghton. There have been sightings of hulking green monsters and mysterious caped crusaders. Black Ice Comics is the city’s newest store and the first of its kind. Black Ice Comics Co-Owner Shana Porteen said, “I was surprised that there wasn’t a …

It’s said to be the fastest growing white collar crime in the country–Scammers using your own property to rip you off. It happens when a criminal files a bogus deed making it appear that you transferred ownership to them. They then can take that deed to a bank and get …

GM is reportedly planning to test a fleet of self driving taxis. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says the vehicles will reportedly have a human behind the wheel ready to take control in an emergency.

Ford invests 189-million dollars in a San Francisco Software company. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says this comes as most major car makers look to be thought of as technology leaders.

To avoid getting sick and spreading germs, you’re told to wash your hands often. But you might be surprised to learn a new study finds your doctor is not always lathering up. That’s Dr. Arjun Srinivasan with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends patients ask their doctor …

The package passed Thursday by the state House, designed to fix the financial problems in Detroit Public Schools, is being blasted by teachers. Interim President of the Detroit Federation of Teachers Ivy Bailey calls the bills “mostly despicable.” Meantime, here’s Speaker of the House Kevin Cotter… The $500 million plan …