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By Mark Wilcox, News Writer Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University President Glenn Mroz has appointed Julie Seppala as vice president for finance. Her appointment was effective on Dec. 18. Previously, Seppala was appointed treasurer of the Board of Trustees, the executive director of financial services and operations and treasurer of …

There’s a new face at the Michigan State Police Calumet Post. Alpena-native Trooper Michael Oliver has joined the post. Oliver is a recent graduate of the 131st Trooper Recruit School. He will be continuing his law enforcement training and working with field training officers at the Calumet Post for the …

30-year-old Nile Nathan Rothenberger is facing a high misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana on school grounds. The Atlantic Mine man pled Not Guilty at his arraignment in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday. Rothenberger was arrested in late November after officials at Houghton Elementary School complained to police that the …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last night, Brendan Middleton had four goals as Jeffers defeated L’Anse 9-3. In hockey tonight… – Houghton entertains Negaunee – Hancock skates at Kingsford In boys high school basketball last night… – Houghton defeated L’Anse …

Houghton County Sheriff Deputies report that a 21-year-old Chassell man has died after a two vehicle crash this morning outside of Dollar Bay on M-26.  The accident caused injuries to four others. The crash occurred near the intersection of the Coal Dock Road, as the department was called to the …

The public is invited to enjoy Winter Trails Day on Sunday, January 15 at Swedetown Trails in Calumet, Michigan. This year along with record-breaking snow, the Swedetown Trails Club is celebrating (and showing off!) their new trail groomer. The groomer became a reality for the 2016 winter season thanks to generous …

By Jennifer Donovan, Director of News & Media Relations University Marketing & Communications Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University is working with Bay College to educate a highly skilled workforce in industrial robotics, a field in growing need of well-trained workers.  A new agreement between the community college and the …

Heikinpäivä celebrates the mid-point of the winter season–a day which can’t come soon enough. Though the parade won’t take place until the last Saturday of this month, there are Heikinpäivä events starting this week. Finnish-American Heritage Center Director Jim Kurtti describes an art exhibit opening Tuesday at the Copper Country …

“Although our region maintains a strong ethnic pride in its Finnish roots, the loss of language and traditional arts and crafts has left many among our residents very little onto which they can attach their ethnic identity.” So says Finnish American Heritage Center Director Jim Kurtti, and he’s doing something about it. He …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey tonight, L’Anse skates at Jeffers. Our broadcast will begin around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. In boys high school basketball tonight… – L’Anse tips off at Houghton – our broadcast will begin around 7:00 …