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The Labor Department releases unemployment figures this morning. A preview from business editor Murray Feldman.

The Hancock Education Association once again announces its HEA scholarship for Hancock Central High School Alumni. Former Hancock students who are juniors or seniors in the education program at their university are eligible. Applications are available at www.hancock.k12.mi.us. Click on the high school tab and scroll down to “HEA Scholarship”. …

One in four women will be a victim of sexual assault while at college. When Massachusetts-native Aspen Matis stepped onto the campus of Colorado College her freshman year in 2008, she had no idea that in less than 48 hours, her entire life would change. Aspen was raped her second …

Michigan Technological University President Glenn D. Mroz announced his intention to return to faculty starting no sooner than June 30, 2018. In an open letter to the University community today, Mroz stated, “For some time now, the University leadership and I have worked to develop a comprehensive plan in anticipation …

Most people have to head to Green Bay and stand outside the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field to enjoy a great Packers tailgate party. With the Packers Tailgate Tour coming to Houghton, you just have to head to Michigan Tech’s SDC. Besides enjoying the food and beverages, you can meet …

The L’Anse Robotics team is headed to the FIRST Robotics State Championship. An impressive feat in itself, but making it to state’s in their first year in the competition is nothing short of incredible. “I had a couple of students that really shined for me, a couple others that I …

The Oswald Bear Ranch in the Upper Peninsula is giving people a chance to name their new baby bear cub. Dean Oswald who owns the ranch with his wife says the little girl cub is still bottle fed three times a day and she is well behaved. He says he …

Yoga has been shown to help relieve back pain, depression, improve the health of your heart and reduce stress. And now new research finds it may also help people with ulcerative colitis. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

The odds are good you’ve heard of “probiotics” which aid in digestion. They’re found in foods like yogurt. But for optimal health you need to include “prebiotics” in your diet too. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

Not happy with Spring in the Copper Country? Things could be worse, much worse. Downstate is bracing for a severe winter storm. National Weather Service forecasters say some parts of the Thumb region of Michigan could get eight inches of snow. A lakeshore flood advisory has been posted for the …