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The State of Michigan is reporting progress in clearing the Flint public water system of the lead contamination that made national headlines two years ago. The Department of Environmental Quality’s latest tests at schools, day care and elder care facilities found that only 1.5 percent were still above the federal maximum …

A bill sponsored by State Senator Tom Casperson was one of a handful of new laws signed into effect by Governor Rock Snyder late last week. Casperson’s bill establishes a new date for price increases to take effect for motorcycle endorsements. The cost will rise from $13.50 to $16.00 for original …

The number of Michigan workers who had jobs increased in November, but the state’s unemployment rate rose nonetheless. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget’s preliminary figures showed that our state had 17,000 more workers on the job last month than in October. The number of people looking for …

Upper Peninsula Power Company will hold a series of Stakeholder Forums in January, seeking input on its Integrated Resource Plan. An Integrated Resource Plan is a process used by a utility to evaluate how it will best serve the future energy needs of its customers. In a press release, UPPCO …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is alerting snowmobilers to several trail closures in effect. Trails Nos. 124 and 133 in Keweenaw County are closed for the season because of active logging operations. Access to the community of Gay is available via Trail No. 122. Trail No. 132 in Keweenaw …

When the mini comics and games event Art Heart is held in Houghton next week, a famous voice actor from the Copper Country will be there as the special guest. L’Anse native Patricia Summersett graduated from Houghton High School before moving on to eventually become the voice of Princess Zelda …

While several Upper Peninsula middle school robotics teams have returned home safely from a trip to Battle Creek after competing in the state robotics championship, high school teams are just getting started.   Among the four U.P. teams was the robotics group from Houghton Middle School, who have built some …

The Michigan State Police is warning the public about a new phone scam currently targeting Upper Peninsula residents. Callers say they are members of the State Police and ask for money or other personal information. They are using scammer software that makes the caller ID number look like it is …

HOUGHTON, Michigan (December 20, 2017) – Earlier this month, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) and The Continental Fire Company hosted the Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla, a collaborative holiday celebration and fundraiser. For the third year, this event brought the community together to …

College Magazine has ranked Michigan Technological University the safest college campus in the nation, in a ranking released this week of the 10 safest college campuses. “These 10 campuses have gone above and beyond to make safety a priority, the magazine’s website says. “Their campus safety initiatives, sexual assault programming …