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Keweenaw County’s “No Kid Without a Christmas” campaign is asking for donations. The program is in its 21st year. At this week’s Keweenaw Lions Club meeting, County Clerk Julie Carlson and Sheriff Bill Luokkanen told members that they typically provide toys, clothing, personal care items and food cards to between …

Michigan’s Supreme Court Justices could be in line for a raise. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday endorsed a five percent increase for 2021, and an additional five percent for 2022. The justices have not received a raise since 2002. They took a 10 percent pay cut because of the …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District owns a new Ford. Not to drive – but to repair. Copper Country Ford donated the car to the district’s Auto Tech program this morning. The Auto Tech program is affiliated with Ford’s Automotive Career Exploration program. Ford Field Service Engineer Brandon Dixon says …

Nominations are open for the 2020 Michigan Tech Alumni Awards. Five awards are presented each year:– The Outstanding Young Alumni Award, to a grad under age 35;– The Honorary Alumni Award, given to someone who has provided great service to the university, but is not a graduate;– The Outstanding Service …

In advance of tomorrow’s community meeting about recreational marijuana, the City of Hancock has posted a summary of the issue and a community survey on its website. The ad hoc committee that has been reviewing the issue for the past year has recommended that the city allow sale and cultivation …

Some upgrades have been completed on the Chassell Township Trails. 10 fitness stations have been installed in the 67-acre park, giving those who are using the trails an opportunity to cross train with strength and stretching exercises. Volunteers installed the stations. The Chassell School construction trade class also spent 80 …

After a summer’s worth of construction, traffic on US-41 and M-28 in Marquette will begin to settle into its new normal today. Both lanes of the new roundabouts at Brickyard Road and County Road 492 will be open for the first time. At the Michigan Department of Transportation Ishpeming Service …

If you’ve driven by Michigan Tech at night recently, you may have seen those bright blue lights set up high on poles. Scott Ackerman from the MTU IT Department says those mark the latest tools to help keep students and others on campus safe… Five were installed last month, to …

There’s little relief in sight for those dealing with high Lake Superior water levels. The latest Army Corp of Engineers report says levels could remain at or near record highs well into next year. New records were set in May, June, July, August and September. October’s level was just shy …

As the temperatures go down… the heating bills go up. If you’ll be struggling to pay them, help is available. The Superior Watershed Partnership has $2,460,000 to help Upper Peninsula residents stay warm. Michigan Energy Assistance Program Manager Tonya Swenor says you must meet income requirements… You must also qualify …