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Governor Whitmer has proposed a $61.9 Billion budget for Michigan, with education coming up a big winner. K-12 Classroom spending is set to see it’s largest increase since 2001. Battling pregnancy related deaths, and climate change, were also key issues.  Giving school districts $25 Million, so teachers may receive $250 …

Last night authorities broke up a meth lab in Calumet Township. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, also known as “UPSET” performed a search warrant at a home on Caledonia Street. UPSET had been tipped off that a meth lab, may have been in the house. An abundance …

We’ll start this Friday off with the winners from this year’s Winter Carnival Snow Statue Competition. This year’s carnival theme was “Discover What Shines From Prehistoric Times.” For the 3rd time in the last 4 years, Phi Kappa Tau was the overall winner, in the month long competition. Stop by …

High School In girls high school basketball last night… – Calumet got past L’Anse 57-52. Lizzie Torola led the Copper Kings with 15 points. Addison Mattson and Maija Rice each scored 15 for the Purple Hornets. – Houghton fell to Escanaba 70-65. – Baraga shut down Jeffers 60-35. – Ontonagon …

The UP’s Energy Task Force’s next meeting, is tomorrow in St. Ignace. The Task Force, will be looking for public input, regarding propane availability in the UP. The results of the meeting will be included in the report that must be turned over to Governor Whitmer by March 31st.  Last …

There are now new resources to help Michigan’s drivers with the state’s new auto insurance laws, set to take effect July 1st. The Department of Insurance and Financial Services has launched a new website, created consumer guides and has a new toll free hotline. Implementing legislation that protects consumers and …

One man is dead in a Crystal Falls snowmobile accident. On Tuesday evening, Iron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a snowmobile accident on Trail 113 South of Superior Avenue. The driver, a 42 year old male from Crystal Falls, struck a tree, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The …

The Great Lakes could be receiving additional funding. The House in Washington, DC has passed House Resolution 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The bill has been reinstated and could increase funding through 2026. Co-Sponsor of the Bill, Michigan’s Jack Bergman, said he was thankful the house came together, to …

Hancock Representative Greg Markkanen has announced a photo contest, for residents of the 110th District. Three winners will be chosen for the contest, whose theme is “Surviving and Thriving in the UP Winter.” The winning photos will be displayed in Markkanen’s Lansing office, and photographers will be on hand, to …

Phi Kappa Tau has been named the overall winner in this year’s Winter Carnival Statue Competition. Results are posted below: OverallFirst Place: Phi Kappa Tau; Second Place: Tau Kappa Epsilon; Third Place: Sigma Tau Gamma & Alpha Gamma Delta; Men’s DivisionFirst Place: Phi Kappa Tau; Second Place: Tau Kappa Epsilon; …