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The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has now jumped into the Coronavirus fight. They are taking steps to prevent an outbreak, which has seen dramatic increases in confirmed cases in the US, over the last week. Health Officer Cathryn Beer said “Strong prevention efforts are our best defense against this …

Today is Michigan’s Presidential Primary Election, however, there’s more to the ballot than just people seeking the presidency. Several townships in the Copper Country have various millage proposals including in Baraga County, a Covington Township Recreation Proposition along with an Ambulance and Fire Proposition. L’Anse Township seeks a renewal for …

Current Hancock city manager and former mayor and council member Barry Givens has died. Givens served as mayor from 2004 to 2008.  Barry Givens – City of Hancock Image He was selected by the city council in 2018 to replace long-time city manager Glenn Anderson when Anderson announced his retirement. …

March is here, and that means it’s time to renew your watercraft registration. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, is urging watercraft owners to renew their registrations online, or at a self service kiosk. In addition to convenience and saving time, Michigan’s new user friendly self serve stations are getting rave …

Despite a dry February, Great Lakes water levels are still near record highs, and could continue to wreak havoc on Michigan’s Shoreline communities and infrastructure. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District, is reporting Lakes Michigan,  Superior, Huron and Erie set new monthly records for February 2020. The Great …

Starting today Spring weight restrictions all state trunklines will be in effect, until further notice. State Trunkline Roads typically begin with M or US designations. Last week, Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties imposed weight restrictions on local roads. Signs are not posted, but the restrictions will be enforced. Trucks …

Don’t forget to vote in tomorrow’s presidential primary. All registered voters are welcome to participate. The state has taken measures for the tightest election security ever, ensuring votes will be properly counted, and results reported accurately. Polls open at 7am, and are open til 8pm, however Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and …

Governor Whitmer has announced the Michigan Medicaid Program will waive copays and and cost sharing for Coronavirus testing and healthcare. In addition to the Michigan Medicaid Program other insurance agencies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Priority Health, CVS Health, McLaren and Meridian …

The 40th Annual UP Health System Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon was once again, a huge success. A record breaking 866 skiers, some as far as Idaho and New York, came out to the Swedetown Trails in Calumet, to compete. Conditions were perfect and since 80% of the participants are …

A Painesdale woman was injured in a three-car crash in Portage Township Friday evening. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies say the 66-year-old woman was driving southbound on M-26 around 7:30. A 64-year-old man from Atlantic Mine pulled out from West Sharon Avenue at the Green Acres Road stoplight, and struck her …