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The MTEC Smartzone in Houghton provides support services for high-tech startup companies that not only create jobs, but bring in outside money into the local economy. Since it’s creation in 2002, the Smartzone has helped create over 700 jobs and thanks to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, those efforts will …

Michigan’s congressional delegation is asking the Trump administration for funding to help develop self driving vehicles. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

GM is about to offer unlimited internet — in cars. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

Nearly 300 full and part-time jobs are coming to the Upper Peninsula, as the retail giant Meijer expands into the U.P. Erin Vermeulen explains.

Having problems with coyotes? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has some advice. Here’s Jim Matthews:

Spring Break is around the corner and it could be costly. Janeane Tornatore with Orbitz dot com says one of the biggest costs is hotel stays, but there are several ways to save money. Tornatore says airfare is also expensive but traveling midweek saves money. She says to leave on …

A budget document obtained by the National Association of Clean Air Agencies says the White House is proposing to slash Environmental Protection Agency funding that pays for Great Lakes pollution cleanup by 97 percent. The potential cuts are part of President Donald Trump’s initial 20-18 budget proposal. The proposal would …

Hancock-The Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock is featuring artwork from area elementary, middle, and high school students March 4-31 for Celebrate Youth Arts Month 2017. The Youth Gallery and the Kerredge Gallery at the CCCAC will be filled floor to ceiling with local youth art. March is a …

Michigan Tech is the recipient of a Michigan Strategic Fund grant. State Representative Scott Dianda issued a statement congratulating MTU for winning approval for their Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Materials Innovation Hub. The university was also approved for $525,000 in MTRAC funding over two years to help this …

The March installment of the Nordic Film Series at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center will feature some familiar faces, and some familiar scenery. “Superior” will be shown at 2 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 at the FAHC. Shot on location in the Copper Country in 2014, the award-winning film …