Talk to a woman in menopause and beyond and you’re likely to hear complaints about how hard it is to lose weight, especially belly fat. New research says there’s a way to change that. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.
Read More »Vitamin D Can Help Prevent Getting Sick
If you want to avoid getting a cold or the flu, reach for some Vitamin D. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains why.
Read More »Michigan Group Undertakes Trade Mission To Mexico
Executives from 20 Michigan businesses and Lt. Governor Brian Calley are in the midst of a trade mission to Mexico. The group left Sunday and will take part in an automotive conference and talk with company executives who have business operations in Michigan. The goal is to increase export opportunities …
Read More »Presidents Day Today
The United States is marking Presidents Day today, which began as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, and its official name remains Washington’s Birthday. Throughout the 19th century, communities celebrated with parades and fireworks. In the late 1800s, Feb. 22 became a federal holiday. The holiday was moved …
Read More »Spring Weight Restrictions Expanding Friday
February 15, 2017 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective at noon Friday, Feb. 17, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to …
Read More »Coast Guard Urges Extreme Caution On Ice, Water As Warm Temperatures Approach
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. …
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