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After discussing possibilities for over 4 years, Portage Health Foundation (PHF) finalized the legal acquisition of Dial Help. Executive Director of Dial Help, Rebecca Crane, hopes to help the PHF take more action and offer more services.  “I think about 4 or 5 years ago, Kevin [Store] and I started …

District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling on Friday, suspending the FDA’s 23 year old approval of the common abortion pill, Mifepristone. He has paused his ruling for 7 days so the federal government can appeal. US State Senator for Michigan, Gary Peters, released …

With temperatures rising, there is potential for flooding through the Keweenaw. Meterologist and Hydrology Program Manager at the National Weather Service in Marquette, Evan Kutta, spoke on what to expect.  “Each spring melt is a little bit different according to a combination of factors, including how much water is contained …

Quincy Green may have been filled with snow, and mud. But that did not stop hundreds of kids and their families from searching out little plastic eggs filled with all kinds of treats. On Saturday kids, parents and city officials, joined at the Quincy Green in Downtown Hancock for a …

NHL The Red Wings begin the final week of their season at home against Dallas tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift. NBA The Pistons concluded their season with a 103-81 loss to the Bulls yesterday. Killian Hayes led Detroit with 26 points. Detroit finished with a …

A Pelkie man was hurt in a single-car crash early Sunday morning. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the rollover on the Tapiola Road just north of the Baraga County line in Portage Township. The 29-year-old driver was taken by Bay Ambulance to Baraga County Memorial Hospital for treatment of …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The Portage Health Foundation is taking over Dial Help. Todd VanDyke talked with PHF Executive Director Kevin Store, and Dial Help Executive Director Rebecca Crane about what the move means for both organizations. Hear the conversation here. Baraga County is working on a …

GLHL The Portage Lake Pioneers claimed the Gibson Cup with a 3-2 victory over the Calumet Wolverines in Game Two of the series Saturday night. Spencer Donnelly put Portage Lake on the board just 26 seconds into the game. Cody Sivonen added to the Pioneers’ lead, but Carson Kariniemi trimmed …

GLHL The Portage Lake Pioneers shut down the Calumet Wolverines 5-1 in the opening game of the Gibson Cup tournament last night. Game two will be played tonight at Dee Stadium at 7:30. Coverage will begin at 7:10 on KBear 102.3. Game three, if needed, will be played at the …

A man in Marquette has been arrested for child porn charges. Samuel Walter Numikoski, 49, was arrested by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force on April 6. It was learned he was viewing child sexually abusive content online, and evidence was seized after a search of his residence. …