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A big event in sled dog racing today with the UP 200. Ron Hewson is president of the UP Sled Dog Association. Hewson says the UP 200 is one of the most widely attended races and temperatures are expected to be in the 40’s. In the past, it’s been as …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers throughout the state to assist with its annual frog and toad survey. Declining populations of frogs, toads and other amphibians have been documented worldwide since the 1980s. Studies suggest amphibians are disappearing due to habitat loss, pollution, disease and collection. Michigan’s …

Described as one of Hancock’s true unsung heroes, the city council honored local resident Deborah Mann at their regular meeting Wednesday. The recognition was for her service as the volunteer coordinator between the city of Hancock, downtown businesses, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and the primary contractor and various sub-contractors …

A new scam is targeting area residents disguised as helping a local school system. Hancock Police Chief Wayne Butler gave his 4th Quarter Report to the city council at their February meeting Wednesday. Butler warned that people are receiving calls asking for money to support the Hancock Senior High Sports …

For the original story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. A Beartown Fire Department firefighter who is being held responsible for the deaths of two of his fellow firefighters is now facing additional charges. 28-year-old Michael Allen Johnson of Baraga was behind the wheel on August 27th, 2016, when the bus …

A former Houghton High School coach facing child porn charges appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Wednesday to ask that the conditions of his bond be amended. 72-year-old Don Sawaski is prohibited from leaving Houghton County except to travel to Marquette County to meet with his attorney. The motion before …

A Houghton man will spend the next several months in jail for fleeing and eluding police officers. 31-year-old Rudolph Voght was sentenced to 12 months in the Houghton County Jail with credit for 31 days time served. He was also placed on two years probation, during which time he is …

Graduate students at Michigan Tech aren’t just there to learn–they are finding ways to solve real-world problems. The two-day Graduate Research Colloquium showcases the research projects of rou ghly four dozen graduate students. The students get two chances to present their work to the judges, at a poster session followed …

Common Core could soon be history in Michigan. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has more.

Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters has introduced a new bill that would require American companies to reveal whether their employees actually work in his country or in others. The bills would make sure that federal contracts, which are funded by taxpayers, would go to American companies with jobs here in …