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For the original story and video from ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. The U.P. Energy Summit was held Thursday on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Energy resources have been a topic of discussion in recent months, such as the potential natural gas plants being placed in Baraga and Marquette …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that mandatory ice shanty removal dates are approaching. Regardless of the date, shanties must be removed as soon as the ice is unable to safely support them, especially when Michigan experiences unseasonably warm weather as it has this season and the ice …

Public disappointment between the two parties in the fight over income tax roll back proposals. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.

The IRS is reporting income levels across the state. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick tackles the numbers.

Ice Fest is happening this weekend in Munising. The annual festival features ice climbing at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Park Ranger Bill Smith says beginners are welcome. Smith says several hundred people attend Ice Fest because it has some of the best ice in the Midwest.

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 …