Upper Peninsula Power Company Customers may see their electric bills go down slightly. The Michigan Public Service Commission ruled that the UPPCO will be allowed to increase its electric rates by more than $4.6 million annually. This rate increase is lower than the $6.2 million rate increase that the company …
Read More »“Guys and Dolls” Opens Tonight At Calumet Theater
Set in 1930’s New York, the Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” centers around notorious gamblers and infamous gangsters. The Calumet Players are set to bring the show to audiences in Calumet, staring tonight. “Guys and Dolls” Co-Director Erin Kauppila, along with Christopher Schwartz, said, “Guys and Dolls is one of …
Read More »Houghton Boys Win Esky XC Invitational – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… – Calumet shut out Chassell 3-0. – Lake Linden-Hubbell stopped Bessemer 3-0. – Dollar Bay v Wakefield-Marenisco – not reported. – L’Anse lost to West Iron County 3-0. – Ontonagon blanked Watersmeet 3-0. Tomorrow… – Calumet plays …
Read More »Former Michigan Tech Student Explains Yik Yak Post
A former Michigan Tech student says he just wants to get on with his life, but says he must first clear up confusion around his social media post. Dickinson County resident Matthew Schultz appeared with his attorney for a press conference in Houghton Thursday. Schultz was the author of …
Read More »New Ways to Explore the Quincy Smelter
HANCOCK, MI – There will be several opportunities to explore and learn about the historic Quincy Smelter on Saturday September 10, 2016. Included in the day’s events are: a paddle to the smelter, offered by the Western UP Health Department and Keweenaw National Historical Park; a photography exhibit at the …
Read More »An Open & Honest Discussion On Climate Science
Though the issue of climate change continues to be hotly debated among political pundits, scientists find themselves nearly all in agreement. That’s Michigan Tech Chemistry Professor Sarah Green. She is taking part in a series of Climate Science Café’s that will give the public a chance to ask questions and …
Read More »Hearing Held To Discuss Warden Power Plant Issues
For the original story and video by ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. The Warden Power Plant is requesting a change to the mix of biofuel it currently uses to produce electrical power. A public hearing was held in L’Anse Wednesday to discuss the request. Two non-compliance issues have recently arose …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s CareerFEST Continues With Aerospace Day
No doubt a degree from Michigan Tech can help your career take flight. Students got a look at some of the options available to them during Aerospace Day, one of the Industry Days–part of CareerFEST. For the few and the proud, there’s the Marines. Gunnery Sgt. Kory Hampton is with …
Read More »Tigers Fall, Lose Ground – Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… – Calumet plays at Chassell. – Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains Bessemer. – Dollar Bay hosts Wakefield-Marenisco. – L’Anse visits West Iron County. – Ontonagon travels to Watersmeet In cross country, Calumet, Houghton and Chassell will …
Read More »Public Hearing To Address Warden Power Plant Biofuel Change
A public hearing will be held this evening to address the Warden Power Plant’s request to change the mix of biofuel it uses to produce electrical power. It’s taking place at L’Anse High School at 7pm. Specifically, plant owners want officially to discontinue using pentachlorophenol-treated railroad ties. The plant would continue …
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