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Most of the students who responded to Michigan Tech’s latest sexual misconduct climate survey felt the university is doing a good job of addressing the problem.  All students were invited to take part in the survey. 11 percent responded. Responses were anonymous.  Students who had an unwanted sexual experience most …

Two non-profit organizations are asking for item donations. The Copper Country Humane Society needs cat litter, equine pine pellets, bleach and paper towels. Donations can be dropped off at the Humane Society in Houghton. The Salvation Army has released a list of items they need, to help serve individuals and …

Because of the spike in cases in Ontonagon County, suspension of face-to-face activities for students in the Ontonagon and Ewen-Trout Creek school districts will continue for two more weeks. Students in Gogebic County districts will spend one more week studying from home. The tentative return dates are November 20th in …

The COVID-10 infection rate in Michigan continues to soar. The seven-day rolling average of new cases per day set a new record Saturday, when it reached 4,231. That’s more than two-and-a-half times the highest level seen during the initial surge last spring.  The hardest-hit area continues to be the Upper …

The Michigan legislature is doubling down on President Donald Trump’s allegation that voting fraud led to his defeat in last week’s presidential election. The House and Senate Oversight Committees on Saturday issued a subpoena for state election records. State legislative committees do have subpoena authority, although it is used infrequently.  …

NFL The Lions lost to the Vikings 34-20 yesterday. Quarterback Matthew Stafford returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list. He had a good first half, but threw two interceptions in the third quarter, before being forced to the sideline because of concussion protocol. Chase Daniel relieved him. Vikings running back Dalvin Cook …

High School In high school football tournament play… Lake Linden-Hubbell’s season ended with a 52-8 loss at North Central Saturday. The Jets took control early, when Alex Naser returned the opening kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown. North Central then proceeded to core on every first-half possession – a two-yard …

High School In high school football tournament play… In Division Six, Calumet advanced to the district final with a 29-14 victory over Menominee last night. After spotting the Maroons an early touchdown, the Copper Kings reeled off four straight scores to take control. Kip Kangas’ 27-yard touchdown run tied the …

Last night’s special meeting was the last for two Hancock City Council members. Dan Seguin did not run for re-election in the third ward, as he and his family plan to move outside the city limits in the near future… “It’s been a real learning experience and a real honor …

The first legal challenge of Michigan’s election by the Donald Trump campaign didn’t get very far. Yesterday, Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens dismissed a lawsuit which demanded that ballot counting be stopped. Stephens said the case was based on a “hearsay affidavit that… is not first-hand knowledge.” She ruled …