Some of the state budget cuts made by Governor Gretchen Whitmer more than two months ago would be restored under legislation approved yesterday by the state House and Senate. The supplemental budget bill would undo 27 of the 147 line-items Whitmer vetoed, and would also reverse about half of the …
Read More »Late Free Throws Lift FinnU Women’s Hoops – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey tonight, Calumet skates at Kingsford. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com In girls basketball… – Calumet journeys to Iron Mountain. – Jeffers tips off at Hancock. – L’Anse plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Chassell hosts Republic-Michigamme. – Baraga visits Ewen-Trout …
Read More »Houghton Council to Consider Conflict of Interest Ordinance Tonight
The Houghton City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would define potential conflicts of interest by city decision makers, and make sure that those who have such conflicts would be excluded from involvement in related matters. A public hearing will be held at the beginning of tonight’s council meeting, …
Read More »Beware: Scammers Using Fake UP.NET Emails
Another day, another scam. Emails appearing to come from UP.net are have been popping up in UP.net account in-boxes. The headline might say “Urgent Message” or “Enjoy Free 5G Internet Service.” The email includes UP.net’s logo, a sign-up link for a free 5G service trial, and an employee signature. It …
Read More »Markkinen Bill Could Help Replace Keweenaw County Road Commission Garage
The Keweenaw County Road Commission could be a little closer to replacing its aging maintenance barn. A bill sponsored by State Representative Greg Markkanen has passed the state House and Senate, and has been sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for consideration. The century-old building in Mohawk failed a safety inspection …
Read More »Firearm Deer Totals Down
This year’s firearm deer hunting season appears to have produced fewer successes in the Upper Peninsula. Wildlife biologists with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported yesterday that preliminary results from their check-in stations showed the harvest at about five percent less than last year, and five percent under the …
Read More »Wisconsin Men Charged in Iron River Drug Death
Two Wisconsin men have been charged in connection with a 2017 heroin overdose death in Iron River. 29-year-old Davin Veir Washington and 36-year-old Kenneth M. Greer were recently arraigned in District Court in Iron County. Both are charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance Causing Death, which could bring a …
Read More »Mohawk Man Unhurt in Marquette Personal Injury Crash
A 24-year-old Mohawk man was not hurt in a car crash in Marquette late Monday afternoon that sent one woman to the hospital. Marquette County Sheriff’s deputies say a Ford Escape driven by a 21-year-old Illinois woman pulled out of the Target parking lot onto County Road HQ, and into …
Read More »Legislative Republicans Reject Call for Medicaid Work Requirement Delay
It didn’t take long for Republican leaders in the state legislature to reject Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request to delay implementation of the work requirement for Medicaid recipients. The rule is still scheduled to take effect January 1st. Medicaid recipients between the ages of 19 and 61 will need to show …
Read More »Houghton Hockey Humbles Hancock – Wednesday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey last night… – Houghton exploded for four goals in the second period, and dominated Hancock 8-2. Camden Markham and Brandon Trudeau each had two goals and an assist for the Gremlins. Ty Halonen, Nathan Erva, Tucker Tapani and Niko Rajala also scored. Jimmy Pietila …
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