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Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined a multi-state antitrust lawsuit against six generic drug companies that manufacture antibiotics, and an oral diabetes medication. The suit alleges that the companies engaged in an illegal scheme to reduce competition and manipulate prices, causing purchasers to pay artificially high prices for needed medications. …

Two organizations have come together for a fourth time in the attempt to create safer and healthier workplaces in Michigan. The Associated General Contractors of Michigan and MIOSHA have formed the alliance to protect the safety and health of members, as well as work with employers and management to improve …

February auto industry sales were improved due to strong demand for pickups and SUVs. With sales of over 50,000, the Chevrolet Silverado saw a jump of 17 percent over last February, while Ford sold almost 69,000 SUV’s – a record for February. However, Ford’s overall performance was down 4 percent …

Houghton, MI – Isle Royale National Park (NP) is now accepting applications for the summer 2017 Isle Royale Teen Artist Exploration. The artistic discovery is geared to all aspiring teen artists who want to develop their art through experiencing wilderness, and is open to all visual and performing artists, writers, and composers …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Calumet High School (CHS) and Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital joined in a special celebration at the Copper Kings girls varsity basketball game Thursday. Prior to tip-off, students presented Aspirus Keweenaw with a $5,000 check – the total amount of money raised during this year’s Jersey Fund. “This event …

Finlandia University is proud to announce its Fall 2016 semester Dean’s and Honors List Students. In total 117 students earned honors, including 63 who earned Dean’s List honors for having a Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above. To be eligible for either list students must have completed 12 or …

This Snowmobile IS going through the Ice!   But When? That is the question that Houghton Rotarians are asking the community, its visitors and winter enthusiasts worldwide. A vintage snowmobile was stripped, power-washed and placed on the frozen Houghton Canal in February 2017.   If you predict when the sled falls through …

Two people were taken to the hospital after authorities discovered a meth lab inside a Ripley residence Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m., deputies with the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical call at a residence on Royce Road.. A search warrant was secured for the residence and detectives from …

A measure has been signed by the president to rescind a major Obama administration water regulation and direct an end to the government’s defense of the rule. The Waters of the United States rule expanded the number of waterways that are federally protected under the Clean Water Act. The rule …

A Michigan House Committee will hear more discussion on two bills that involve the growing problem of shining lasers at aircrafts. Zahra Huber has more.