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Since the country is still battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’ Tech’s testing lab, will be moving to the Great Lakes Research Center in July. The lab, which runs at the same safety level as a hospital run lab, is currently running from a classroom and lab in the Dow building. …

Governor Whitmer has extended the executive order, allowing e-signatures and remote notarizations, in order to avoid unnecessary in person contact, while the state battles the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer stated that encouraging the use of e-signatures and alternative means of notarization, will protect more people during this ongoing health crisis. The …

The Calumet Theatre has announced the return of their Movie Magic Series. Starting July 29th, you can bring the family out to catch Toy Story 4, for only $1 per person. Due to government mandates, only 175 tickets can be sold, so it’s recommended you get your tickets in advance. …

State Representative Greg Markkanen from Hancock, has called for state and federal authorities to stop delaying permits needed to move ahead with Canadian Oil Company Enbridge’s plans to construct a new tunnel and pipeline, which will carry crude oil under the Straits of Mackinac. He introduced a resolution in support …

Should the city of Houghton divert funding from the police department, and give it to social programs? Several young people who spoke at last night’s council meeting, seem to think so. One speaker even went as far as to question police departments as a whole. In light of recent events …

Houghton’s City Council meets tonight at 5:30pm. This meeting is not electronic, and will be held at the council chambers. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. 

MDOT has released the latest numbers regarding fatalities and seriously injured motorists on Michigan roadways. This past week, 32 motorists died on Michigan roads, for 362 deaths this year. In addition, 121 motorists were seriously injured, for a year to date total of 1,714. This same time last year, saw …

The Portage Health Foundation has announced that close to $80,000 in grants have been awarded to four organizations who answered the call, for proposals from the foundations Community Recreational Facilities and Resources Program, which was released this past January. Executive Director Kevin Store, said the foundation was impressed with the …

Michigan Tech will be hosting the Keweenaw’s first ever Waste Reduction Drive this Saturday from 9a-3p at the Lot 24 parking lot. There are 5 items that will be collected, to be repurposed. They are foil lined energy bar wrappers, which will be recycled into hard plastic for manufacturing. Plastic …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is teaming up with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the third straight year, to monitor bacteria levels in public beaches. Stephanie Cree, Water Resources Specialist with the KBIC Natural Resource Department said they were excited to once again work with the Western Upper …