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Saturday saw a successful launch to the Tails and Tales summer reading program at the Portage Lake District Library. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, children filled the park just west of the main branch to make their own set of antlers, or elephant and rabbit ears. Face painting, stenciling …

An election report from the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee chaired by Ed McBroom states that there is no evidence for enough election fraud to have occurred that would change the result of the 2020 contest in the state. Getting past the summary, though, there are several red flags and former …

The United States Food and Drug Administration is slapping a new warning label on the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention working group last week said that the shots are likely linked to a surge in myocarditis cases, particularly …

Slow Pitch Softball In Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League play tonight…• At Miller Memorial Field in Laurium, Bucko’s/Labatts faces Auto Pro/Thermoanalytics at 6:30, and Downtowner Two at 7:30.• Kopper’s plays Sayen’s Auto/Coca Cola at 6:30, and A and S Industrial/Loukus Tech at 7:30. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country …

NBA In NBA tournament play last night, the Suns stopped the Clippers 84-80. Phoenix leads the Western Conference finals 3-1. Tonight, the the Hawks host the Bucks. The Eastern Conference final is tied 1-1. NHL The Lightning will face the Canadiens in the Stanley Cup championship series beginning tomorrow.  MLB …

At 9:40 AM Saturday, the City of Hancock announced that US-41 is open to all traffic again after a determination from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The road had been closed from White St. to Quincy St. since Thursday morning following a fuel tanker spill. Crews continue to do work …

NBA In NBA tournament play last night, the Bucks shut down the Hawks 125-91. The Eastern Conference final is tied 1-1. Tonight, the Clippers entertain the Suns. Phoenix is up 2-1 in the Western Conference final. NHL The Stanley Cup finals are set. Last night, the Lightning shaded the Islanders …

Superintendents of intermediate school districts across the state are in Houghton for a conference at the Continental Fire Company. The area has never held the event before. On top of the roughly 70 participants, many brought their families as well. Several are in the Keweenaw for the first time. Outgoing …

The stretch of US-41 impacted by Thursday’s tanker spill is set to be replaced, according to a morning update from the City of Hancock. That is delaying the highway’s reopening until Saturday at the earliest. Residents in the area are allowed back in their homes and The Tire Shop is …

Before the storms rolled in early Thursday morning, Michigan Department of Transportation crews were able to complete maintenance on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The initial alert said work may continue until six that morning, but heavy rains and lightning were present well over an hour before then. MDOT’s Dan …