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Michigan Tech Restricts Travel To South Korea

In response to South Korea being upgraded to a Level 3 in terms of Coronavirus risk, Michigan Tech has issued University wide travel restrictions to the country. The restrictions apply to all Michigan Tech staff and students, until further notice. Last month, the university issued the same restrictions for China, which …

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UP Health System Portage Takes On Kidney Stones

If you have kidney stones in the Keweenaw, life just got a little easier. UP Health System Portage has announced they have added extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy to it’s urology services. ESWL fragments kidney stones, allowing them to be passed naturally, with no need for surgery. The shockwaves have varying …

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Representative Bergman Supports Veteran Owned Small Businesses

Representative Jack Bergman’s bipartisan legislation meant to protect veteran owned small businesses, has passed through the House with unanimous support. H.R. 561, aims to safeguard small businesses in the Veterans First Program, which ensures preference be given to Veteran-owned small businesses when VA contracts are given out. The legislation eliminates …

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Houghton City Council Holds Meeting

The Houghton City Council held a meeting last night, and had some special guests in attendance. Cub Scout Troop 201 from Houghton/Hancock was on hand, to learn more about local government. The main topic was the opt-in ordinance, recently drafted by the city attorney which will allow the city to …

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HS Hockey Tourney Opens Tonight – Thursday Sports Wrap

High School The high school hockey tournament opens tonight, with the regional semifinals at the SDC… – Houghton meets Hancock at 6:00 – Calumet takes on Jeffers at 8:00.We’ll broadcast both games, with pregame coverage beginning around 5:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. In girls high school basketball tonight… – …

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Snowmobile Death In Chippewa County

State Troopers from the Sault Ste Marie post responded to a snowmobile accident, which resulted in the death of the driver. Yesterday afternoon, authorities were called to Trail #452, where it was discovered the driver, 28 year old Zackary Snyder of Hart, lost control of his snowmobile, left the trail …

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Michigan State Troopers Test New Technology

Michigan State Troopers patrolling some of the state’s busiest roadways are testing a new technology, which alerts motorists when emergency situations lie ahead. The new device, transmits a digital alert when a patrol vehicle’s lights and siren are activated, triggering an alert with WAZE users. Developers refer to this new …

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