The Flint water crisis took center stage at Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders rally at Eastern Michigan University Monday afternoon. The Vermont senator met with Flint residents before the rally and afterwards proposed a $1 trillion nationwide campaign to fixing aging water service lines, sewers, roads and bridges. He questioned …

One woman is dead after an accident involving multiple snowmobiles late Sunday morning. Deputies from the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to the incident shortly before noon on Trail #3 almost a mile south of US-41 in Phoenix. The crash resulted in the death of 46-year-old Denise Hesse …

A Hancock man is facing a charge of Aggravated/Felonious Assault. The Hancock Police Department says the incident happened around 12:30pm on Saturday at a location on Summit Street. Police were responding to a complaint of a fight when they arrived and found a 56-year-old man with an arrow wound to …

On today’s program, Rick Allen talks with folks from the Calumet Theater, Dial Help and The Copper Country Humane Society—all three benefiting from tonight’s Scott Helmer concert. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Brandon Dillon. Brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, …

On today’s program, Rick talks with Maggie Munch from U.P. Kids Big Brothers—Big Sisters. In the second segment, Rick is be joined by Principal Christy Miron and Father Corey Litzner from Sacred Heart Catholic School. Brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, the Copper Country Veterinary Clinic and Lassila …

  On today’s program, Rick Allen talks with Ian Greenland and Ashley Schuman from the Blue Key Honor Society as to preview Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival.  We’ll also meet the candidates for Winter Carnival Queen. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Nate Shuttleworth of Keweenaw Coffee Works and Mary Sue Hyslop of …

They are the State Champs in their division. That’s according to rankings recently released by Bridge Magazine, an online publication that analyzes facets of life in Michigan. Houghton High School was listed as the best school in a small county with higher incomes. Dollar Bay-Tamarack High School tops the list …

Former State Senator Jason Allen says he wants to represent Northern Michigan in Congress. Allen has been campaigning throughout the 1st Congressional District that stretches across 32 counties and he visited Houghton County on Saturday. He says his number one issue is to help create jobs for the next generation. …

There are still places available in the 5-string kantele class offered by Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center as part of its community enrichment programming. The class begins on Wednesday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the FAHC’s archive reading room. Local musician Kris Kyro will lead the course, which will meet …

Fracking companies would operate under new rules and regulations under legislation introduced by Democrats in the Michigan House. State Representative Christine Greig, D-Northville, says the package of bills would go a long way in protecting the state’s most vital industries – agriculture and tourism. And State Representative Jeff Irwin, D-Ann …