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President Donald Trump’s executive order to temporarily ban travel from seven Muslim countries to the United States is taking its toll on students and faculty of Michigan Tech. Though the President says this action will allow the U.S. to review its vetting process, what about those who are already here …

It’s back to the drawing board in Calumet as the village council voted to reset the clock in their search for a new police chief. A standing room only crowd packed the council chambers during a special meeting Tuesday, many of whom expressed support for recently terminated police chief Joel …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night… – Calumet took an early lead, and defeated Hancock 5-2. Brent Loukus scored twice in the first period. Josh VanDenburg stretched the lead to 3-0 early in the second period. Jacob Vettori and Alex …

The public is invited to the Portage Lake District Library on Saturday, February 4, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to join the community celebration of the First Anniversary of the Houghton County Cardboard Recycling Center in Atlantic Mine. Kids and adults will have fun-filled, hands-on recycling activities to participate …

HANCOCK, Mich., Jan. 30, 2017 – The Keller Family Community Foundation (KFCF) out of Richmond, Minnesota, has renewed a $2,000 grant to the Portage Health Foundation (PHF), which PHF will match, for the purchase of gas-only gift cards for the continuation of a medical transportation program at UP Health System …

For the original story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. The ban on people entering the United States from certain countries is having on affect on residents here in Houghton. Michigan Tech research assistant Shadi Darani is from Iran, one of the seven countries that are not allowed to bring …

The executive order on immigration is leaving schools in a quandary on how to proceed. Michigan Tech University Marketing Director Ian Repp says the school is in full support of their students and their legal team will provide assistance, as needed. Repp says 80-90 students and staff met Sunday to …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In girls high school basketball last night… – Houghton remained unbeaten by defeating L’Anse 74-53. Sloane Zenner has 12 points and eight steals for the Gremlins. Bailey Froberg of the Purple Hornets led all scorers with 24 points. – …

HANCOCK, Mich., Jan. 25, 2017 – The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) and Michigan Tech are seeking applicants from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties for the PHF Making a Difference Scholarship. At the heart of what PHF does, is investing in health care, health research, and health education. “We believe …

The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) recently updated the Portage Township Five-Year Recreation Plan. The draft of the Portage Township 2017-2021 Recreation Plan Update will become available on January 26 for a 30-day public review and comment period. Copies of the plan will be available for review …