Changes involving antlerless deer hunting for archers will be in effect during the 2015-2016 hunting season in the Upper Peninsula, after a recent decision by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. Earlier this summer, the NRC decided to eliminate the option to harvest antlerless deer during the archery seasons for hunters …

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the MacArthur Lock, located on the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is experiencing mechanical issues and will be taken out of operation for repairs. One set of gates on the navigation lock is not closing properly. The staff at …

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, located just west of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County, and F.J. McLain State Park near Hancock in Houghton County, recently were voted first- and second-place winners, respectively, for Michigan shore “best campground” by the readers of Lake Superior Magazine. More than 650 print magazine readers, website …

It’s a piece of copper that is so big, it needs a roof of its own. A pavilion to shelter a world-record setting slab of native copper was dedicated outside the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum Monday. The 17-ton slab had been on display at the Quincy Mine Hoist after …

When students return to Jeffers High School this fall, they are going to have more options as to the courses they take. That’s because a new Trade Center will be ready to teach students skills in welding, plumbing, electrical and general building trades. The school will also be offering cosmetology classes …

Michigan ranks as the most expensive state in the nation to own and operate a car, according to a new report. 24/7 Wall St. ranked states based on the cost of gas, repairs and maintenance and car insurance premiums. Michigan topped the list at a total operating cost of $4,678, …

Business and environmental groups disagree on how a proposed federal plan to cut emissions will impact Michigan. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan calls for reducing carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Jason Geer of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce says this will increase energy costs. And he …

A measure introduced in the Michigan House looks to shape the future of social media interaction between teachers and students in the state. State Representative Adam Zemke is behind the bill and says he hopes to talk about the good and the bad of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. He doesn’t …

It does not appear that the Michigan legislature will consider a Democrat-backed proposal to create a special commission to rewrite legislative and congressional district lines, but that doesn’t mean backers are giving up. A resolution to change the Michigan Constitution has been introduced in Lansing, but Democrat-sponsors are being informed …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Debbie Mann to preview Festa Italiana.   In the second segment, Kevin Weir from Dial Help also joins Rick to talk about their Follow-Up Program. Copper Country Today is brought to you by the Copper Country Education Association, the Copper Country Veterinary …