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The Michigan Association of Broadcasters continues to hand out its 2020 Broadcast Excellence Awards, with your favorite radio stations picking up three additional trophies. 97.7 The Wolf got a merit award Tuesday for feature programming based on the submission of our piece, “COVID-19 and Kids.” On Wednesday, 97.7 The Wolf …

Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services has reinforced guidance from neighboring Wisconsin to limit consumption of Lake Superior rainbow smelt due to perfluorooctane substances. The small fish is considered a delicacy by many. In Maine, smelt fries are popular events. Smelt are maybe four to seven inches long, and …

Just after 4:15 Wednesday morning, Laurium Police received an emergency call from a man whose home had been broken into. He had woken up to a gun pointed at his head. The man holding the weapon is believed to have known the homeowner. The robber was demanding the two cats …

Holly Madill from the National Charrette Institute presented the group’s proposal to the Houghton Planning Commission Tuesday night. The organization was started in Portland, Oregon before relocating to Michigan State University in the past decade. It helps facilitate a process that allows for cities to make decisions utilizing input from …

The summer means plenty of opportunities to engage in some good-natured competition and challenge yourself physically for all age groups. Houghton FC, a recreation soccer league, is accepting registrations for U3-U19 teams, select teams ages 13-19, and adult leagues. The program was started in 2020 and seeks to expand the …

Both sides of the portage are going to man’s best friend. Recent community surveys in Houghton and Hancock have ranked the idea of a dog park high on the list of welcomed amenities. Houghton Manager Eric Waara spoke about the work being done to set up a temporary site on …

Fireworks will light the night sky over South Range this year. Fourth of July Committee President Mike Renier says that there will be kids events during the day, but capacity restrictions have forced the group to call off the parade. Renier says that if limits are further loosened there is …

Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts will look like its old self again Saturday night, at least partially. For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person attendance will be allowed in a limited manner. The Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Concert will still be streamed …

The Calumet Copper Kings boys’ hockey team is packed and ready to go, first to Marquette for quarterfinal action, followed by a potential weekend trip to Plymouth for the championship rounds. They are asking for local support to offset the travel costs associated with transportation, food, and hotels. Athletic Director …

The Michigan Association of Broadcasters kicked off its Broadcast Excellence Awards with news categories and your favorite radio stations were well represented. 97.7 The Wolf came in first place for Commercial Radio – Market Four in the Breaking News Story and Continuing Coverage categories. It received a merit award for …