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MARQUETTE, MI – The Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) submitted two filings with the Michigan Public Service Commission, the net result of which will lower power costs for residential, commercial and industrial customers. While customers will only experience a minor reduction to their monthly bills, it is a step forward …

HANCOCK — Western U.P. Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that a dead crow found in Houghton County on June 22 tested positive for West Nile virus, which can cause illness in humans as well as birds. This was the 13th bird …

Hard to imagine any ten year-old giving up video games for an entire summer, but Keaton Snell did it in order to finish a book with his father. The book is called “Charlie 906” and Snell, with the help of his father, Dominic, worked to finish the entire book last …

Christina Hermann began practicing yoga years ago as part of her active lifestyle. She deepened her practice after a debilitating shoulder injury, and she even credits yoga for her recovery. Hermann said inspired her to get certified and begin teaching. “I’m here to say it’s a very powerful healing modality. …

You can add another construction project to your list of driving woes this summer. Starting Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a project to repair concrete on US-41, US-45 and M-26 in Houghton and Ontonagon Counties. The $2.8 million project will include asphalt resurfacing; concrete pavement, curb, gutter, …

Plump, ripe, juicy and red all the way through–you know when you’re eating a Chassell strawberry. Pile a bunch of those delicious strawberries onto a fresh baked shortcake, top with a little whipped cream, and you have yourself one of the tastiest treats of the summer. There will be plenty …

July 5, 2017 — Peregrine falcons have returned to the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock again this year – the same nesting spot, but this year with a choice between new and familiar nests. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) installed two nest boxes at the Lift …

On Sunday, July 16th MI-TRALE will hold their July monthly ride.  It will be a joint ride with ORVs and equestrian riders welcomed.  Well, we call it a “Ride-In”, as both groups will ride their separate ways starting at 10:00 ET, and then “Ride-In” a couple of hours later for …

For the original story from ABC-10, click here. BARAGA — Ken Summers announced his candidacy for Michigan State Representative for the 110th House District amongst supporters at the Baraga County Lumber Jack Days Festival. Summers filed his affidavit in Lansing, MI on June 15 and has been touring the Western …

The Delaware Mine operated between 1847 and 1887. Today, it serves as the Keweenaw’s oldest attraction. Tom and Lani Poynter have owned and operated the mine since its opening on July 5th, 1977. Tom Poynter said Little has changed over the past 40 years. “We’ve gone from guided tours years …