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CLK latest district to push for local control

The week began with the Hancock Public Schools Board of Education pushing for local control over in-person instruction and extracurricular activities. It is ending with the Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium, and the Keweenaw doing the same. At a special meeting of the CLK Board of Education Thursday, the organization …

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Unemployment insurance problems rekindling for tax season

The state’s woes regarding unemployment insurance are creating a new problem as tax season kicks into full gear. In a phone call with State Senator Ed McBroom earlier this week, he said a vast majority of people have had no problems, but for those who have slipped through the cracks …

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South Range man arrested for meth distribution

The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) made a drug related arrest in Houghton County on Tuesday. Charles Knuckles, from South Range, was apprehended for one count of methamphetamine distribution. The 28-year-old was arraigned on the charge Thursday in 97th District Court with bail set at $5,000. The charge is …

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Wolf Management Advisory Council reforming

Now that the gray wolf population has returned to robust health in the United States, they have been removed from the endangered species list. In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the wolf count has ballooned from 140 in 1998 to over 600 every year for the past decade. It is still a …

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COVID-19 update

The Western UP Health Department updated COVID-19 activity levels across its five-county district Thursday. The release covers new numbers for an entire week dating back to January 21st. Adjusting for that fact shows mostly positive trends again locally. The net number of cases continues to ease downwards led by improving …

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State Senator Ed McBroom in town Friday

State Senator Ed McBroom plans to meet with local and county government officials Friday morning, resurrecting a practice that has been on hold due to COVID-19. McBroom says he likes to engage public officials as those conversations can involve topics separate from what residents are discussing. McBroom likes an informal …

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Work begins to return miner statue to downtown Houghton

Houghton has begun the process of restoring the iconic miner statue that watches over the east entrance to the city’s downtown. The 500-pound bronze man was severely damaged when he was hit by a car January 3rd.  At last night’s council meeting, city manager Eric Waara said they’ll take their …

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Hancock council approves rental fee schedule

With some modifications to the rental fee schedule debated last week, the Hancock City Council was able to pass two related measures before the new ordinance takes effect on February 1st. That will allow for city employees to finish preparing the application packets for roughly rental properties in the municipality …

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Social media group throws stock market into turmoil

A new Reddit community called WallStreetBets is bringing some notable financial experts to their knees and causing chaos in the general market. The anonymous users have combined forces to target heavily shorted stocks. It is a commonplace trading tactic to bet against shares of companies you have doubts about. To …

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Judges needed for Winter Carnival

COVID-19 is altering Tech’s Winter Carnival plans, and that includes who will be judging the snow statues this year. Normally, people filling that role come from diverse locations across the country and are shuttled to each location on a bus. In a year where the recommendation is for guests to …

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