The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says nearly 600,000 hunters are out on their quest for whitetail deer across Michigan. Chad Stewart of the DNR says license sales are down about three percent compared to last season, he expects the activity to be about the same in the woods. Stewart …
Read More »With Roads Done Lawmaker Shift Focus
With work on a roads funding package done, state lawmakers will now move on to some other big ticket issues. Governor Rick Snyder this week signed into law a $1.2 billion bill package to fix Michigan’s roads, a plan that was years in the making. He says now lawmakers will …
Read More »Gov Puts Syrian Refugee Plan on Hold Following Terrorist Attacks in Paris
Governor Rick Snyder is suspending efforts to bring Syrian refugees to Michigan following terrorist attacks in Paris. Some Syrian refugees have already arrived in Michigan and the governor had supported bringing more, but on Sunday said they were putting those efforts on hold until the U.S. Department of Homeland Security …
Read More »Michigan Tech Discusses Racial Threat–Suspect Still Not Arraigned
UPDATE: The suspect in the social media threat at Michigan Tech has been released on bond, charged with disturbing the peace, and will be arraigned on Monday. —————————————————————————————————————- A suspect believed to be responsible for posting a racially motivated threat to students at Michigan Tech is in custody. The suspect …
Read More »Copper Country Today–November 15, 2015
On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Leonita Schweigert from the Salvation Army in Hancock. In the second segment, Rick is joined by State Representative Scott Dianda. Brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, the Copper Country Veterinary Clinic and Lassila Insurance of Mohawk.
Read More »Copper Country Today–November 8, 2015
On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Leah Polzien from Main Street Calumet and Mary Sue Hyslop from the Vertin Gallery. In the second segment, Rick is joined by Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent George Stockero. Brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, the Copper Country Veterinary …
Read More »Ladies Get Ready To Hit Downtown Houghton
Shops are open late tonight to offer great deals and a great time. On Friday November 13th, many stores stay open from 5-8pm for this year’s Ladies Night in downtown Houghton. The event is ideal for early holiday shopping or just a fun night out. And this year, Ladies Night …
Read More »Operation Christmas Card U.P. Spreading Holiday Cheer To U.S. Troops & Veterans
The Holidays can be tough for U.S. Troops and veterans. Operation Christmas Card U.P. invited the community to sign cards and send holiday cheer over seas. The event was started last year by Kelly Gast, a local daycare provider. Only one person attended the first event, but this year the …
Read More »Operation Christmas Card U.P. Spreading Holiday Cheer To U.S. Troops & Veterans
The Holidays can be tough for U.S. Troops and veterans. Operation Christmas Card U.P. invited the community to sign cards and send holiday cheer over seas. The event was started last year by Kelly Gast, a local daycare provider. Only one person attended the first event, but this year the …
Read More »Elevator Pitch Competition Held At Michigan Tech
Groundbreaking apps, 3D modeling services and innovative tech products, all of these and more were business ideas pitched by Michigan Tech students at the annual Bob Mark Elevator Pitch Competition. 25 student ideas were pitched to a panel of 8 judges and over 200 audience members. Michigan Tech Professor of …
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