The most hard-hit COVID-19 counties in Michigan are now all in the Upper Peninsula. Six counties are currently in the “Code Red” category – Houghton, Baraga, Iron, Dickinson, Menominee and Delta. Iron County is being hit the hardest, with a rolling average of 115 new infections per week, adjusted per …
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The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is receiving $1.4 million dollars from the federal government to help improve services to victims of crimes. $505,795 is coming from the Tribal set-aside portion of the federal Crime Victims Fund. It’s one of 113 grants handed out nationwide, totaling nearly $113 million. An additional …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with candidates for the Michigan 110th State House seat – Republican incumbent Greg Markkanen, and Democratic challenger Janet Metsa. Listen to this week’s episode here. Copper Country Today airs Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 on 99.3 …
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The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter is celebrating its 40th anniversary by moving into a new facility. Director Mary Niemela says the new building is not far from the existing shelter. It will offer a number of advantages… [NIEMELA A]. “To be able to be on one story, and have more …
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It’s deadline day for the upcoming Keweenaw Bay Indian Community primary election. Those wishing to run for Tribal Council positions must have application letters turned in at the Tribal Center by 4:00 this afternoon. Two seats will be available in both the L’Anse and Baraga Districts. Those wishing to register …
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Michigan begins its 2020-2021 fiscal year today with a budget in place, and none of the controversy that consumed last year’s process. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the budget into law yesterday. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has reduced tax revenues and increased state expenses, base funding for K-12 schools, community …
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MLB In the National League Baseball playoffs… • The Brewers lost to the Dodgers 4-2. Milwaukee starter Brent Suter gave up two runs in the first, and another before leaving in the second. Orlando Arcia homered for the crew. Brandon Woodruff will start against Clayton Kershaw in game two of …
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More than 11,300 businesses and nonprofits in Michigan have been awarded grants totaling $69 million to help offset COVID-19 losses. In Hancock yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the grants were funneled through local economic development organizations via the Michigan Small Business Restart Grant Program… “This program was launched to provide …
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An assault suspect was captured yesterday afternoon in a wooded area in Ontonagon County. Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by Michigan State Police troopers and canine units, and Michigan DNR officers in tracking down the individual. The suspect was wanted in conjunction with an alleged assault that took place early yesterday …
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Michiganders are lining up quickly to take advantage of the new Futures for Frontliners program. The initiative provides a tuition-free pathway for essential workers who do not have a college degree to obtain one, or earn a technical certificate. Since the program launched just over two weeks ago, more than …
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