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Two people are safe after being helped out of their burning residence in Kearsarge. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the call of a structure fire just before 1:30 this morning on Second Street. Deputies helped the two residents get out the house. The fire was put …

When it comes to your health, the folks at UP Health System—Portage know how to have a good time. The 9th annual Health and Safety Fair was held Saturday at their campus in Hancock. Kids got to enjoy a strider bike course and have a stuffed animal treated with a …

The search for Michigan Tech’s next president is now underway. Members of the presidential search committee were announced by the Board of Trustees Friday. The announcement follows the decision by current President Glenn Mroz not to renew his contract and to return to his tenured professor position following the 2017-2018 …

To view the video and original story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. Lawmakers will soon decide the future of the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie. Governor Rick Snyder was among several Michigan leaders who toured the locks last week. “This is about our national economy,” said Gov. Rick …

Building of the new playground at CJ Sullivan Elementary School in L’Anse is scheduled to take place June 17th. Fundraising for the playground has been taking place all year and now volunteers are needed to help put it all together. Lunch will be provided during this fun-filled family volunteering event…and …

Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment (MI-TRALE) was selected by the Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S.  program to receive a $10,000 grant for 2017. The grant was requested by MI-TRALE to improve our youth safety training program in the western UP. MI-TRALE has been limited in our ability to …

COPPER HARBOR, Mich. – Those planning to participate in the 26th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon and Duathlon in Copper Harbor Saturday, Aug. 5, still have the chance to register early for a discounted price. Registration fees through the end of Friday, June 2, are $60 for individuals and $140 for …

An event focused on educating the local business community about programs that are available for energy efficiency and energy conservation will be held in Houghton Monday. Sustainable & Efficient Business Strategies will take place at the Great Lakes Research Center, from 6-8pm. Organizers say this event is designed to help …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is encouraging homeowners, excavators and contractors to keep safety at the forefront by making a free call to Miss Dig at 8-1-1 or 800-482-7171 at least three working days before engaging in any digging activities. Contacting Miss Dig by phone or at www.missdig.org …

The use of electricity and natural gas in Houghton County is down compared to two years ago. That’s the word from the Houghton Energy Efficiency Team, who says residential electrical customers are using 13 percent less electricity, while natural gas usage has dropped nearly 16 percent. Those results were achieved …