CLEVELAND — The Coast Guard is warning that warmer temperatures predicted to overtake the Great Lakes region beginning Friday could pose safety concerns for those planning to recreate on or near ice or cold water. Unseasonably warm air temperatures will cause frozen waters to melt at an alarming rate and may cause …
Read More »Houghton Ranked In Top 10 Hockey Cities
For the third year in a row, Houghton has been named a top 10 hockey city in America. The hometown of the Michigan Tech Huskies checked in at No. 6 this year. SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company headquartered in New York, released its third annual rankings this week. The …
Read More »Spark Plug Award Winners Announced
The Keweenaw Community Spark Plug Awards Dinner was held Thursday night in Houghton. The award winners in each category are as follows: Growth: Vollwerth & Co. Customer Service: Mark Pittillo, Finlandia University Dining Services Innovation/Transformation: ProNav Marine Community Development: Leah Polzien Young Person of the Year: Devin Leonarduzzi Project of the …
Read More »Whitmer Visits Houghton During Campaign For Governor
Gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer is touring the Upper Peninsula this week as part of the the launch of her campaign. Whitmer, a former State Representative and State Senate Minority Leader, has been a proponent of women’s issues, education and health care. With so many changes happening in Washington and Lansing, …
Read More »Dianda Sponsors Bill Repealing Higher Vehicle Registration Fees
State Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) introduced House Bill 4251 today to repeal the increase in vehicle registration fees that was approved as part of the Republican roads plan in December 2015. The increased fees took effect this year, and Michiganders are now paying 20 percent more to register their vehicles. …
Read More »U.P. Energy Summit Held At NMU
For the original story and video from ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. The U.P. Energy Summit was held Thursday on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Energy resources have been a topic of discussion in recent months, such as the potential natural gas plants being placed in Baraga and Marquette …
Read More »DNR Reminds Anglers Of Ice Shanty Removal Dates
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that mandatory ice shanty removal dates are approaching. Regardless of the date, shanties must be removed as soon as the ice is unable to safely support them, especially when Michigan experiences unseasonably warm weather as it has this season and the ice …
Read More »Income Tax Rollback Has Lawmakers At Odds
Public disappointment between the two parties in the fight over income tax roll back proposals. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.
Read More »IRS Report Shows Income Levels In Michigan
The IRS is reporting income levels across the state. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick tackles the numbers.
Read More »Ice Fest In Munising
Ice Fest is happening this weekend in Munising. The annual festival features ice climbing at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Park Ranger Bill Smith says beginners are welcome. Smith says several hundred people attend Ice Fest because it has some of the best ice in the Midwest.
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