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The search for Michigan Tech’s next president is now underway. Members of the presidential search committee were announced by the Board of Trustees Friday. The announcement follows the decision by current President Glenn Mroz not to renew his contract and to return to his tenured professor position following the 2017-2018 …

To view the video and original story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. Lawmakers will soon decide the future of the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie. Governor Rick Snyder was among several Michigan leaders who toured the locks last week. “This is about our national economy,” said Gov. Rick …

Click on the bold scores for more details. MLB Justin Upton’s three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox yesterday. Justin Verlander struggled early for Detroit, and left in the third inning with a tight groin muscle. …

Click on the bold scores for more details. High School Jared Crow no-hit the Calumet Copper Kings to give the Gladstone a 3-0 district semi-final victory Saturday afternoon at Irontown Field in Negaunee. Robert Hill was almost as good for Calumet, giving up only two hits over his seven innings pitched. …

Click on the bold scores for more details. High School Emma Bleau struck out 14 batters, gave up just four hits, and drove in one of Ishpeming’s runs as the Hematites edged L’Anse 2-1 in the Division Four district title game at the Hancock Driving Park Friday. In the three …

Building of the new playground at CJ Sullivan Elementary School in L’Anse is scheduled to take place June 17th. Fundraising for the playground has been taking place all year and now volunteers are needed to help put it all together. Lunch will be provided during this fun-filled family volunteering event…and …

COPPER HARBOR, Mich. – Those planning to participate in the 26th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon and Duathlon in Copper Harbor Saturday, Aug. 5, still have the chance to register early for a discounted price. Registration fees through the end of Friday, June 2, are $60 for individuals and $140 for …

The use of electricity and natural gas in Houghton County is down compared to two years ago. That’s the word from the Houghton Energy Efficiency Team, who says residential electrical customers are using 13 percent less electricity, while natural gas usage has dropped nearly 16 percent. Those results were achieved …

IRON MOUNTAIN – On Thursday, May 31, VA Secretary David Shulkin gave a State of the VA briefing at the White House highlighting areas for improvement in serving the nation’s Veterans. Among the issues touched upon included quality of care, aging buildings, access to care, and appointments with community providers. …

Two Chassell residents were taken to the hospital following a two–vehicle personal injury accident. Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department responded to the accident at the intersection of Paradise Road and Massie Road in Chassell around 6:15pm Thursday. 85-year-old Ken Kaiponen was traveling southbound on Paradise Road when he …