If it was a hotel, there would be a sign out front saying “No Vacancy.” The Houghton County Jail only has room for 28 inmates. They’ve been at the number or above for a while now. In the 1980’s, there would only be eight to ten inmates at any given …

The number of college student’s binge drinking — having five drinks in a row – is down, according to a study recently released by the University of Michigan. Lloyd Johnston conducted the survey for the U of M and says 35-percent of the students surveyed say they had taken part …

A wildlife ecologist from Michigan Technological University, who’s spent the better part of the last two decades studying wolves and moose on Isle Royale, says the National Park Service should introduce new wolves onto the island now. John Vucetich says the three wolves on the island stopped killing moose a …

Prison reform advocates hope lawmakers in Lansing will soon consider bills that would have low risk inmates paroled after serving their minimum sentence. The legislation is known as “presumptive parole,” and it’s supported by many of those who say the state’s prison budget has gotten out of control. The move, …

The effort by Republicans to push through a measure to reform Michigan’s auto no-fault insurance law continues to struggle, as Democrats oppose the effort as being unfair to motorists and some fellow Republicans also won’t sign on. The insurance industry says the current system is plagued with unsustainable costs, along …

The governor’s interest in moving to a statewide port authority is making some lawmakers nervous. Rick Snyder’s office confirms he’s interested in creating a Michigan Port Authority but won’t release any other details including if and when one could be created. The concept, though, has State Representative Bill LaVoy worried …

A special Michigan House panel will dive into evidence today against two state lawmakers accused of misusing taxpayer resources. An internal investigation found State Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat had staffers do political work on state time, among others things. State Representative Ed McBroom chairs the special committee and …

Walking five miles is one way to enjoy a day where we take a break from all our hard work. The 12th Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk was held in Houghton and Hancock, presented by U.P. Health System—Portage. The 5-mile walk took participants across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and …

The case against the suspect accused to breaking into three Hancock churches is moving forward. 20-year-old Michael Cote appeared in 97th District Court today. Cote is charged with two counts of Breaking and Entering with Intent–both 10 year felonies–and Malicious Destruction of Property, a five year felony. Police say Cote …

Michigan Tech students continue to be in high demand from potential employers. To help bring them together, the university has launched Career FEST, beginning with Foundry Day Thursday on campus. Career FEST is an enhancement of Tech’s biannual Career Fairs, providing additional opportunities for students to speak with recruiters. Career Development …