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Beginning today, Michigan’s self employed, independent contractors and low wage workers, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, can apply for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. If you’re currently receiving the state’s $600 weekly benefit, your federal $600 benefit could be on the way. Governor Whiter said “Ensuring Michganders have access to the …

Dollar Bay School District is continuing to provide meals to students, every Monday and even delivers meals to houses who can’t pick them up. Their distance learning plan starts tomorrow. Elementary students will receive a learning packet, and are encouraged to use the app Seesaw. Families without internet access can …

In an email sent to parents of the Hancock School District, Superintendent Steve Patchin outlined the three main items they’re working on to continue learning during the shutdown. They are to continue building relationships with students, delivering content in multiple ways and managing and monitoring student learning. Parents are also …

Senator Ed McBroom, would like to remind Upper Peninsula residents seeking updates on the COVID-19 battle, that you may do so by checking the state’s Department of Health and Human Services website, which is updated daily at 3pm.  They can also call the state’s toll free hotline daily, 888-535-6136 from …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department issued a press release, with the latest totals in the fight against COVID-19. To date, Michigan has 24,638 confirmed cases, with 1,487 deaths. Houghton County, out of 122 residents referred for testing has 11 cancelled tests, 1 positive, 96 negatives with 14 residents awaiting …

Two people have been arrested after a home invasion in South Range. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in the village around 4:00 Saturday morning. A person inside the home told them that a man and a woman had broken in. He said the man threatened him …

The most important weekend on the Christian calendar is here and the Keweenaw Report checked in with local churches to see how they plan to celebrate, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of churches will be streaming their Easter service through video conferencing and social media. Katie Bridgers from Grace …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department recently issued a health advisory, reminding residents to follow Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, which has now been extended through the end of the month. The advisory also reminds residents that they should contact their healthcare care provider, if they show …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, and she covered a lot of ground. She named the Executive orders she has signed over the last few days. She also discussed Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance System, which has been overwhelmed recently, due to the influx of claims. She also extended her …

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force is beginning the second phase of their analysis of the U.P.’s energy needs now and in the future. They are also finalizing their submission to Governor Whitmer on propane availability. The task force will meet electronically on Monday, from 10am til noon. Public feedback …