The 2020 Census is coming up next week, and it is imperative Copper Country residents make sure they are counted. Glen Anderson, Chairman of Houghton County’s Complete Count Committee, stated that currently, Houghton County has a 22% completion rate for the Census, which is below both the state and federal …

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, and more people are finding themselves without a job, unemployment benefits and job searching has never been more important. Bill Raymond, CEO of  the Upper Peninsula Michigan Works offered a brief history on Michigan Works. Michigan Works also works closely with the Unemployment Insurance Agency, …

Governor Whitmer’s Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force has put together their Draft Report for the availability of propane in the U.P. The task force was given the job to assess the U.P.’s energy situation from both a cost and supply angle. They were in the process of holding meetings throughout …

COVID-19 has claimed the 1st person in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. The Individual who passed away, was an elderly Gogebic County man, with underlying health issues. Kate Beer, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Health Officer said “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to the family who have lost their …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier today regarding where the state stands in it’s ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, Michigan is losing the fight. Michigan ranks 5th in the US, with just under 2,300 cases with 43 deaths. Governor Whitmer also sent a letter to President …

Michigan State Police are reporting Michigan roads are safer in 2020. Since March 10th, 17 people have died on Michigan Roads, for 161 deaths this year. 146 Motorists were also seriously injured, giving the state 785 seriously injured motorists. This might sound bad, but is a big improvement from this …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined Attorneys General from several other states, in warning Online Marketplaces such as Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Craigslist and Walmart that they aren’t exempt from price gouging. In the press release, Nessell urged online retailers to remain vigilant in monitoring their sites for instances of …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce wants area small businesses to know help is available. Congress recently passed legislation authorizing the Small Business Administration to offer Economic Injury Disaster Loans, to businesses who have lost revenue, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No fee loans are available for businesses struggling to pay …

Governor Whitmer has signed another executive order. This order allows pharmacists to dispense emergency refills for up to 60 days worth of medication, and requires insurers to cover the cost during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order also allows pharmacists to dispense treatments for COVID-19 per government allowed protocols. This …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order which temporarily allows the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, Unemployment Insurance Agency and other administrative hearings to be held by video conference or by phone, as opposed to in person hearings. The order also allows for e signatures in place of written signatures. Governor …