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You’re invited to join the Upper Peninsula’s Environmental Coalition’s livestream about power in the U.P. Thursday, at 7pm. The Superintendent of Escanaba’s Electric Utility, Mike Furmanski, will explain how power in the U.P. is generated, where it comes from and how cost is determined. Renewable energy sources will also be …

Dial Help is known for their 24/7 UP wide crisis line, but they also offer a number of specialized services here in the Copper Country. The Victim Services Department, serving Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontanagon Counties, offers help with child and elder abuse, fraud and sexual abuse, along with other …

It’s almost time for high school sports. In an email sent to parents, Hancock High School Principal/Athletic Director Chris Salani, said parents can expect information next week, on a webinar he’ll be hosting, in preparation for the upcoming Fall sports season. Topics to be covered include the student-athlete code of …

MLB The Kansas City Royals pounded six home runs, and spoiled the Detroit Tigers’ home opener 14-6 last night. In his first start in nearly two years, Michael Fulmer gave up four runs before leaving in the third inning. Detroit had opened up an early lead with a five-run second frame, …

The state managed ORV Route between the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and Dollar Bay has been reopened, after work was completed to create a bypass trail route. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department along with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, lifted an advisory this past Friday. The …

In response to the Upper Peninsula being upgraded from “Low Risk” to “Medium Risk” and moving towards “High Risk” in terms of COVID-19 rates of infection, Health Officers and Medical Directors from six health departments from the Upper Peninsula have issued a press release offering explanations why, and what you …

The City of Houghton will be flushing hydrants starting this morning, through August 7th from 6am til 6pm each day. If your tap water is discolored, simply run the cold water for a few minutes, and that should solve the problem. 

On Saturday evening, approximately 7:37, Houghton County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to East Grosse Pointe Shores across from the Dreamland Restaurant after a boater had fallen into the water. A 20 year old male fell out of the boat, when a 22 year old male jumped in to help, and …

MDOT will begin repairs on a 3.9 mile stretch of M 26, between Painesdale and South Range today.  MDOT Spokesman Dan Winegarten. The work starts on Kersearge Street in Painesdale, and will go north of Cemetery Road in South Range. Traffic regulators will manage lane closures, and the project is …

The Hancock Public Schools Foundation has awarded $66,000 to support programming for the 2021 school year. This from an email sent to parents. The money includes $6,800 for the Title 1 program, to provide extra support for reading, writing and math, for kindergarten through 5th grade students. Close to $18,000 …