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A new telehealth law goes into effect today in Michigan. It involves using telecommunications technology to offer virtual health services and to share health related information. Telehealth is a booming industry and there are many apps that link you with on-demand doctors that will treat you virtually 24-7. Under the …

Calumet, MI. — The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with the Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Tech and Fitzgerald’s Restaurant, will be hosting a presentation and discussion on “Why Tourism Matters” by Dr. Sarah Nicholls on March 30, 2017, from 4-6 pm at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet, …

Registration is now open for the U.P. Math Championships hosted by Michigan Tech’s Department of Mathematical Sciences. The competition will take place on April 15th and is open to students in grades three to twelve. Students will compete as individuals and as teams of four in three categories: elementary, middle …

An Upper Peninsula lawmaker spent part of his visit to the area at a local health care provider. State Senator Tom Casperson toured Upper Great Lakes Hancock Family Health Center – Pediatrics on Friday. UGL showcased their pediatric services and discussed with the senator how Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers like UGL …

Roughly 1000 guests visited the campus of Michigan Tech this weekend for Preview Day, many seeing it for the first time. Those who arrived early were able to see some of the many projects that undergraduate students at the university are working on. One project showed how ultraviolet light could …

Returning school schedule decisions to local districts–the House Education Reform Committee passed such legislation Thursday. State Representative Daniela Garcia is a Republican from Holland. She says the bill grants districts greater flexibility to implement school calendars and schedules in addition to removing both from contract negotiations.

Tourism and hospitality are the topics of choice at the 2017 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference. The event is taking place through Tuesday. It’ll feature educational and networking opportunities. Deanna Richeson is CEO of the Michigan Tourism and Lodging Association who says this year’s theme is “Reinvention Through Innovation.”

The battle over assigning a letter grade to schools around the state has taken another turn. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

Legislation adopted by the Michigan House would make it a felony to shine a light or laser at or in the path of a passing aircraft. Here’s State Representative Tom Barrett. The Eaton County Republican says recent incidents out of Metro Detroit called for introduction of the bill. Meantime, Michigan State Police …

J.C. Penney says it will close seven of its 42 Michigan stores by the end of the year. The department store chain announced 138 store closings Friday. They include stores in Midland, Battle Creek, Holland, plus four locations across the Upper Peninsula. Business editor Murray Feldman: Some analysts feel more …