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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.

It’s easier than ever to help the Michigan poaching tipster system. Jim Matthews explains.

President Donald Trump said largely what GOP leaders were hoping to hear last night, calling for repealing and replacing Obamacare and increasing military spending. Republican Congressman Jack Bergman represents the U.P. and parts of northern Michigan. Here is Bergman’s full statement on the address: Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jack Bergman …

More than one million children in the U.S. are affected by divorce or separation each year. The American Academy of Pediatrics has offered advice to pediatricians on how they can help their young patients during difficult times. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

February car sales numbers, which come out later today, are expected to be solid–but analysts are raising some red flags. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has a preview.

Look out for a jump at the pump. The website GasBuddy.com is reporting drastically higher gas prices across the Great Lakes, with prices in Michigan hitting $2.55 a gallon. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says this trend likely marks the beginning of the season’s road to higher summer gas prices. …