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The Copper Country Recycling Initiative is being recognized for their efforts by the state of Michigan. Houghton County Commissioner Tom Tikkanen announced that the group will receive an award at the Governor’s Recycling Summit in Lansing in May.

The problem of overcrowding at the Houghton County Jail isn’t going away anytime soon. Sheriff Brian McLean updated the board of commissioners on the inmate population. The jail has been at or above capacity for 6 out of the first 14 days in March. Of those being held at the …

Should Houghton County sell the Houghton County Arena? The suggestion was given to the county board of commissioners at their March meeting Tuesday by Calumet Township Supervisor Paul Lehto. Lehto said the county should get out of the ice rink business and sell the arena to the city of Hancock, …

Former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade is headed to the University of Michigan to teach law. McQuade was asked to step down from her government post by President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. She said she thought she’d have more time to make the transition with the acting …

Michigan House and Senate Democrats introduced legislation that would require health insurance companies and Medicaid to cover wigs for children who suffer hair loss from medical conditions or treatments. State Representative Kevin Hertel co-sponsored the House version of the bill. The wigs would be covered as any other prosthetic would …

If you work in an office, there’s a chance that some of the things your co-workers do will irritate you. Whether it’s giving you a play by play of their current medical ailment to rambling on about politics or wearing strong perfume. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites got some expert …

Governor Rick Snyder is not giving up on his efforts to modify the health insurance plans put forth by Republican leaders in Washington. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

The State Board of Education has adopted a statement saying it is unanimously against issuing A-to-F grades for every public school in Michigan. The bipartisan board opposes a letter grade accountability system as part of the state’s plan to comply with a new federal education law. Superintendent Brian Whiston and …

Republican Rep. Peter Lucido Shelby Township in Macomb County has introduced legislation that would allow motorists to use smart-phones to present copies of vehicle registrations when requested by law enforcement during traffic stops or accidents. Lucido says electronics are moving things toward the future and drivers no longer have to …

The Michigan Lottery is apologizing after a television technical problem told players it was a special bonus drawing, when it wasn’t. The mistake happened during Monday night’s Daily 3 and Daily 4 drawing. In the case of an actual bonus drawing, it would have meant even more prize money for …