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Michigan’s economy has been linked heavily to the automotive industry for over one hundred years, and the industry will continue to play a role in the state’s economic future; as will another long standing industry, mining. Today, Senator Ed McBroom, hosted an economic round table, to talk about how Michigan …

A semi-truck rollover closed both lanes of M-26 at the south edge of Painesdale for five hours late Friday. No one was injured in the incident, which occurred around 5:00 in the afternoon. The truck was southbound, and flipped at the sharp curve near the Kearsarge Street intersection. The truck’s …

Fire hydrant flushing begins today in the city of Houghton. Crews will work each weekday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. through August 5, opening the valves on hydrants to make sure they work properly, and to clear sediment from the water lines. When work is being done in your …

Rules for Michigan Tech staffers parking near the Lakeshore Center change today. University Faculty/Staff parking permits will no longer be valid for City of Houghton Lot Seven, near the center. College officials recommend using the city’s free two-hour parking spaces in the area for brief visits. The free parking lot …

A group of Michigan legislators has gathered in the Copper Country for two days of economic development discussions. The focus will be on land-based industries. Talks are scheduled to take place at the MTU Memorial Union Building this morning and tomorrow morning between 9 and noon. Participants scheduled to be …

Westbound travelers will encounter delays on M-28 near Lake Gogebic beginning today. The Michigan Department of Transportation will resurface nearly 13 miles of the highway from the junction of northbound M-64 westerly to the Ontonagon-Gogebic County line. Travelers will encounter intermittent single lane closures. The project will cost around $3 …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game information. Fast Pitch Softball The final week of the Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League opens tonight… • At the Bone Yard in Lake Linden, Superior Service faces Crush at 7:00. • At the Chassell Field, Superior National Bank meets Tervo Agency …

American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames Legion Post 186 baseball team fell to Escanaba 14-7 in the Zone Five tournament semifinals Saturday. Nick Horning started for the Flames, but was forced from the game in the first inning because of an injury. The Cubs built a 7-0 lead by …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program, host Todd VanDyke talks with the four candidates running for the Republican nomination for Houghton County District Two Commissioner in the August 2 primary election. Meet Richard Nye and Joel Keranen here. Meet Glenn Schuldt and Lou Ambuehl here. Copper Country Today airs …

American Legion Baseball The Copper Country Flames Legion Post 186 baseball team won both of its games yesterday, and advanced to the Zone 5 semifinals. In their afternoon contest, Kade Farrell threw a one hit shutout against Gladstone, as Copper Country cruised to a 5-0 victory. In the nightcap, the …