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To coincide with the Women’s March on Washington this Saturday, a local Sister March will be held on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The goal is to express solidarity with the marchers in Washington D.C. in support of women’s rights. Organizers are also focusing their message on incoming President Donald …

The new sheriff of Keweenaw County is already working on new things for the department. Sheriff Bill Luokkanen was elected in November to replace long-time sheriff Ron Lahti, who retired. Luokkanen has been in law enforcement since 1991 and has been working in the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Department for over …

A new study from a personal finance site has ranked the best places to raise a family. Jill Gonzalez, analyst for Wallethub, says there were 40 key factors analyzed. MIFAMILIES-A5-GONZALEZ Gonzalez says Michigan ranked 32nd overall. The state did fare well in other factors like affordability and health and safety. …

More than 60 Democrats will boycott today’s inauguration ceremony in Washington. Many say they are skipping-out in support of Georgia Congressman John Lewis. INAUGURATION1-A-KILDEE U.S. Representative Dan Kildee of Flint says he was elected by constituents to be in his seat in Washington and he’ll follow that creek whether it’s …

It’s inauguration day for Donald Trump. Here’s debate director at the University of Michigan, Aaron Kall, and editor of “I Do Solemnly Swear: Presidential Inaugural Addresses of the Last Forty Years.” INAUGADDRESS2-A-KALL(F-MNN) When asked to rank the best inaugural addresses, Kall puts John F. Kenney’s at No. 1. It was …

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan plans to oppose Senator Jeff Sessions’ nomination at attorney general, citing his sketchy history of race issues. He’s not the only nominee the Democrat opposes. NOMINATIONS1-¢ú Stabenow does think James Mattis, the nominee to head the Department of Defense, is qualified for the job.

Today’s inauguration has people traveling to the nation’s capital from all over the country to take part, but there’s another big event Saturday–the Women’s March on Washington. Details on that from Laura Bonnell. WOMENS MARCHm  

The Copper Country Intermediate School District is considering seeking a millage to support its Career and Technical Education programs. Superintendent George Stockero informed the board at their January meeting about this decision coming from the recently formed CTE Steering Committee. That committee is made up of over 30 community members …

One of the largest costs to any company is their energy use. The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a $70 million project to look for ways to reduce energy use and emissions. Michigan Tech is one of 85 entities to join the DOE’s REMADE Institute–Reducing Embodied-energy and Decreasing Emissions. …

Good news on city-wide recycling in Hancock. City Manager Glenn Anderson said the city is closing in on 40 to 50 percent participation from residents. The initial goal is to reach 50 percent. The estimated participation from small businesses within the downtown area is 20 to 25 percent. Hancock City …