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The Michigan Corrections Department and Muslim prisoners have settled a lawsuit over meals served during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a holy four-week period for Muslims, during which they eat only before sunrise and after sundown. Prisoners said they were victims of discrimination because non-Muslims were getting more than …

By Jennifer Donovan, Director of News & Media Relations University Marketing & Communications Michigan Technological University US News & World Report has ranked Michigan Technological University’s online graduate engineering programs 47th in the nation, in 2017 Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs rankings released this week. “We are happy for the recognition …

The pieces are in place for the CLK School Board for 2017. School board president Phyllis Locatelli, Vice President Michael Luoma, Secretary Melanie Parker, Treasurer Larry Kistapovich and Trustees Jim Vertin, Jason Wickstrom and Daniel Zubiena were recognized by community and business leaders as well as students, parents, teachers and …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners may have found a solution to the problem of people throwing household garbage into the recycling area of the Houghton County Transfer Station. The act is considered littering and is civil infraction punishable by a fine and even up to three months in jail. …

Commissioner Scott Ala gave an update to the Houghton County Board of Commissioners on the needed renovations at the Houghton County Arena. Though fundraising efforts are getting underway, Ala said the cost of the ice plant equipment is going up and may run as much as half a million dollars. …

The first meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners for 2017 featured the swearing in of officers and the election of chair and vice chair. No changes there—Al Koskela was reelected chair and Tim Palosaari is once again vice chair. The Board also approved the meeting dates and times …

At this years auto show, news about investments is becoming as important as news about cars. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

As the nation’s top highway safety regulator prepares to leave his post–a warning to car makers: be “transparent” when it comes to automated vehicles. Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Childhood obesity is on the rise. To combat the problem, some national restaurant chains like Chili’s, Burger King and I-Hop pledged to improve their children’s menu items by offering healthier food choices. Now a new study looks to see if they lived up to their word. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna …

Many people blame the weather for a flare up of their back or knee pain, but is there a connection? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details from a new study.