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The Copper Country community met with the EPA, EGLE, and Honeywell International to learn more about a pilot study starting soon on Torch Lake. The lake was designated an area of concern under the 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. In 2019 the EPA signed an agreement with Honeywell International …

Staff shortages within Michigan prisons have been an issue for several years. However, the challenge continues to grow. Mandatory overtime hours and high officer-to-prison ratios are unsafe for workers and prisoners. Exhaustion and burnout can lead to unsafe situations or missteps. Michigan legislators are working on solutions, notably addressing the …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Tigers couldn’t capitalize on an early lead, and fell to the Cubs 3-1 last night. Dillon Dingler singled home Spencer Torkelson in the second inning, but despite collecting nine hits, couldn’t score for the rest of the game. Chicago …

The Forest Service seeks to support projects that reduce the risk of wildfires, improve water quality, or restore wildlife habitat. The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region has begun accepting grant applications for the Landscape Scale Restoration program. The Landscape Scale Restorations program provides grants supporting projects that reduce wildfire risks, …

The Houghton Portage Township School board experiences some movement ahead of the 2024-25 school year. During the August school board meeting, Houghton Portage Township School’s board of education accepted the resignation of Scott Leonard as vice president.  Board Secretary Brent Burns will replace Leonard as the board vice president. Burns …

Michigan State Police UPSET Team arrests a 55-year-old Atlantic mine man for intent to deliver and possession of methamphetamine. On Friday the MSP UPSET drug enforcement team concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of an Atlantic Mine man. The suspect will face three charges related to delivering methamphetamine, …

The Keweenaw Co-Op announces the opening date of its relocation to downtown Hancock. Over the weekend the Keweenaw Co-Op announced it will open in the 600 block of Quincy Street on October 16th. The Keweenaw co-op began working toward moving from its current location on Ethel Avenue several years ago. …

Copper Shores Outreach and Education has rescheduled the Guiding Good Choices training sessions. Originally scheduled to start yesterday, Copper Shores will move the program to next week. Starting on the 26th. The Guiding Good Choices program will work with Baraga County families that want to strengthen the bond and learn …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MLB The Tigers had yesterday off, and face the Cubs in Chicago tonight. Detroit has not designated a starter. Javier Assad will pitch for Chicago. Coverage will begin at 7:40 on 99.3 The Lift. Easton Lucas is no longer with the …

The Environmental Protection Agency, EGLE, and Honeywell International will host an open house tomorrow before beginning sample collection in Torch Lake. In September the Environmental Protection Agency and EGLE will conduct a pilot study on mining waste in Torch Lake. The work by the federal contractors will help the EPA …