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Fever, chills, fatigue — all symptoms of the flu. And if you think the bug has bitten you — act fast. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites. FLU MEDS-W-TA

In response to the White House’s executive order on immigration and travel from 7 designated countries, Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz sent to students, faculty and staff last night this statement. “Student, Faculty and Staff Colleagues Most of you are aware that an Executive Order was signed by President Trump that …

A Wisconsin man is injured after he allegedly ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle. The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened on Friday shortly after 12pm at the intersection of Gem Hill Rd. and Trail #8. Authorities say a 2013 Arctic Cat snowmobile, driven by Gene Zettler of …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) provided direct grants and volunteer support valued at more than $104,200 to non-profit organizations, associations and other worthwhile causes across the U.P. in 2016. UPPCO’s total contribution amount, which does not impact its customers, includes more than $14,000 in donations from employees to …

HANCOCK, Mich., Jan. 25, 2017 – The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) and Michigan Tech are seeking applicants from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties for the PHF Making a Difference Scholarship. At the heart of what PHF does, is investing in health care, health research, and health education. “We believe …

The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) recently updated the Portage Township Five-Year Recreation Plan. The draft of the Portage Township 2017-2021 Recreation Plan Update will become available on January 26 for a 30-day public review and comment period. Copies of the plan will be available for review …

Some of the best ideas are the simplest: SKY (Simple Kindness for Youth) proves that point. SKY is a local non-profit whose only goal is to help area youth with the seemingly small things that often make a big difference in a child’s life. SKY’s mission is to help young …

Cold temperatures, a few snow flurries and lots of people outside on a mid-winter day.  It’s the perfect setting for Heikinpäivä. The Finnish-American festival was held Saturday in downtown Hancock featuring a parade with many iconic Finnish characters and the Hepokoski family–this year’s Hankooki Heikki. There was also the wife-carrying …

Some older Fords are going to be able to get some new technology. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains. SMARTLINK1-W-G

General Motors and Honda are expected to make a big technology announcement today. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert will be there. GMHONDAPREV2-V-GILBERT(MNN)