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MLB Jonathon Schoop’s grand slam powered the Detroit Tigers to a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs last night. Spencer Turnbull gave up just three hits over nearly six shutout innings to earn the win. The Cubs’ only score came on a home run off Buck Farmer in the ninth. …

Michigan’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Initiative got a $1.2 million boost from Ikea. This from Governor Whitmer’s press conference earlier today. Whitmer also reminded everyone of the importance of a flu shot. A media blitz sponsored by Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is also on the way. Bryan …

State Police have busted a puppy mill in Rock, and 134 dogs are now in need of homes. Most are mother dogs with puppies or appear to be pregnant. Dogs of various breeds and sizes were rescued, and are housed at the Delta Animal Shelter in Escanaba. Monetary donations along …

Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s economy isn’t in as bad as economists first thought. During the state’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, it was said that Michigan had a stronger than anticipated recovery. Federal COVID-19 recovery aid, consumer spending, manufacturing and the auto industry have all helped Michigan’s …

With thousands of college students returning to school this week, only a small portion of schools throughout the country have solid plans in place, if a resurgence of COVID-19 happens. Michigan Tech, happens to be on that list. Researchers at Cal Tech and Johns Hopkins University studied the return to …

Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy are looking for proposals to support the creation of an Energy Storage Roadmap for Michigan. Proposals of up to $200,000 in matching funding are being sought.  The winning applicant will cover multiple issues, including identifying opportunities, policy barriers and potential. The winning …

A pipe failure at a paper mill in Escanaba is being blamed on a recent fish kill along the southern reaches of the Escanaba River at Gladstone. The problem has since been fixed, and environmental conditions in the river have recovered. When the pipe failed, a substance known as black …

One of our greatest challenges during this pandemic is the safe return of children and teachers to school this Fall. This from Kate Beer, Health Officer for the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. In a press release issued last night, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department outlined steps on how …

Residents and business owners in the village of L’Anse who want to install their own electrical generation equipment now have guidelines to work with. At last night’s meeting, manager Bob LaFave explained the Parallel Generator ordinance. The ordinance sets out the technical requirements for interfacing private devices with the village …

MLB The Detroit Tigers lost 9-3 to the Chicago Cubs last night. Casey Mize gave up two runs in the second inning, and left as the Cubs scored four more in the fourth. Javier Báez hit two home runs for Chicago. Christin Stewart homered for Detroit. The Tigers host the …