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Fireworks soaring through the sky each Fourth of July mark the country’s celebration of America. But with the fun and bright colors also comes some danger while around explosives. Michigan State Police say that every year more than 5,000 people are injured by fireworks-related incidents around the Fourth of July. …

Upper Peninsula representatives oppose the state’s 2025 education budget. Yesterday Senator Ed McBroom and representatives Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen shared why they chose to vote against the state’s school aid and higher education budget for 2025. Representative Prestin says that the budget does not protect teacher pension funds. The …

Michigan Technological University was named one of the best values colleges by the Princeton Review. Michigan Tech announced today it has earned a place among the country’s best values for education by the Princeton Review. The education service company reports on several categories such as the best schools for internships, …

Gogebic Community College receives accreditation for its Nursing program. This week Gogebic Community College announced it was notified by the National League of Nursing Commission for Nursing Education that it has received approval for initial accreditation. GCC President Chris Patritto says achieving this accreditation underscores the college’s dedication and excellence …

Senator Ed McBroom highlights investments into the upper peninsula set out in the state’s 2025 budget. Earlier this week the state of Michigan adopted the fiscal year 2025 budget. McBroom says that the state’s budget took months of work and negotiations. And while he was disappointed in some aspects he’s …

The 49th Canal run in the Copper Country will get people of all ages outside early on a July morning. Starting at any of the race’s beginning points will bring runners and walkers to the winding road right on the Canal. Upper Peninsula Health Systems Community Health Coordinator Angela Luskin …

The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development for Michigan announces that 25 million dollars in broadband grant funds are available through the BTA program. Today the USDA Rural Development state director for Michigan Brandon Fewins announced that 25 million dollars are available to communities and tribes with the Broadband technical …

The tourism season might have some Copper Country residents feeling a little cramped, and with the addition of construction projects in the region, traffic can cause a little frustration. While the Michigan Department of Transportation has already begun work on m-26 just past the lift bridge. Hancock will have multiple …

Margaret and Jacob Kempainen’s case will move to trial following a preliminary exam in the 12th circuit court. Margaret Kempainen 63 years old, and Jacob Kempainen 20 years old of Hurley, Wisconsin are each accused of the murder of Alvin Kemapinen of Hancock Township in December 2023. The Houghton County …

In one week Fourth of July celebrations will kick off the day in the South Range. For many years South Range has included fun activities for friends and families to celebrate the national holiday all day long. They are starting the day with the annual flag-raising ceremony at 8 am …