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The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge will reopen again in 2018. The decision was made recently by the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners who voted to open the golf course in the spring, but wait until July before opening the Lodge. The board discussed the options of closing the lodge and only …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In the opening round of the MacInnes Holiday Tournament last night… – Houghton blanked Howell 4-0. After a scoreless first period, Kevin Bostwick netted the eventual game-winner in the second stanza. P.J. Donnelly added an insurance marker in the third …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors. The DNR is offering a couple of free winter programs at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park including a Lantern Lit ski and Snowshoe Trail and a guided Snowshoe Hike. The lit …

A familiar gas station chain with many stores across the UP is changing ownership. Holiday Stationstores Inc. has officially been acquired by one of the largest company-owned convenience store operators in the world. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. finalized the purchase of the Holiday gas station chain on December 22nd, as approved by …

The city of Marquette is mourning the loss of Major Tom Baldini who has passed away as the result of a stroke he endured over the weekend. Baldini was a pillar in the community both for Marquette and the Upper Peninsula and has held many public offices including a U.S. …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey, the MacInnes Holiday Tournament opens tonight. Houghton faces Howell at 6:00, and Hancock takes on Calumet at 8:00. Our pregame broadcast will begin at 5:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. We will air the consolation and …

The Village of Calumet has passed a resolution condemning a group of protestors who recently held a gathering to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the village councils decision to not act on Michigans new medical marijuana law, forcing two dispensaries in the village limits to close up shop.   Protesters gathered …

  Motorist who use the state park system will soon have an additional fee, if they choose not to purchase the state recreation passport at the time that they renew their license plate.       Starting at the beginning of the year the DNR will be charging a five …

  The Portage Health Foundation is announcing its most recent request for proposal (RFP’s).    The Foundation’s mission is to support the charitable health needs of the community through enhanced philanthropy and community collaboration.   A total of $300,000.00 has been released for this round of funding to support the …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. NBA The Detroit Pistons entertain the Indiana Pacers tonight. Tip-off is at 7:00 on 99.3 The Lift. NHL The Detroit Red Wings visit the New Jersey Devils tomorrow. Coverage begins at 6:40 on 99.3 The Lift. NFL In yesterday’s NFL games, the …