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Today is Equal Pay Day, noting the discrepancy that still exists between salaries paid to men, compared to those paid to women. A recent study by the American Association of University Women indicated that the women earn 83 percent of what men do, on average. The disparity is higher for …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School Jeffers advanced to the regional basketball final with a narrow 62-60 victory over Ironwood last night. Matthew Schutz led the Jets with 23 points, and Ashton Kunishige added 15. Jeffers will face Stephenson for the regional crown tomorrow night …

One of Marquette’s oldest businesses recently upgraded its energy efficiency with the help of Michigan Saves. Donckers and the Delft Bistro, a restaurant and candy shop who have served Marquette for 125 years, recently installed 1,700 LED lights to light up the space’s signature marquee sign. They also recently installed …

The Finlandia Faculty Art Exhibit, which was canceled late last month, has been rescheduled. A snowstorm in February forced the Finnish American Heritage Center to move its Finlandia Faculty Art Exhibit Reception. And recently Finlandia Foundation National, announced they will take over preservation efforts at the Heritage Center. Which includes …

We’re beginning to get some clarity as to the future of at least some of the programs at Finlandia University. On yesterday’s Copper Country Today program, university president Timothy Pinnow said very little time elapsed between the board’s decision to close the college, and the public announcement… About two hours. …

Organizers of Saturday’s Great Bear Chase at the Swedetown Trails reported a successful day. A total of 728 skiers took part in the seven races, which included 50k, 25k and 10k classic and freestyle events, along with a 50k skiathlon. Former Olympian Brian Gregg, of Minneapolis, and Northern Michigan University …

There has been yet another snowmobile death in the Upper Peninsula. Alger County Sheriff’s deputies say an Ohio man was killed Thursday when he lost control of his sled while rounding a curve on Trail 8 in Burt Township. Nathan Hohman was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say the …

One former Copper Country resident has allegedly murdered another former Copper Country resident in Arizona. Police in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa say the body of 44-year-old Jacques Bourdeau was found in his bathtub with multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday evening. Boudeau’s Facebook page indicates he attended Lake Linden-Hubbell High School. …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School Jeffers and Ironwood will meet in the Division Four basketball regional semifinals tonight at 6:00 at Houghton High School. College Basketball The Northern Michigan men’s basketball team fell 93-83 to McKendree in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional semifinals …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. College Hockey Michigan Tech fell 4-0 to Northern Michigan in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association semifinals Saturday night. The Wildcats got off to a quick start, with three goals against Blake Pietila in the first period. A late empty-netter sealed the …