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When you’re out shopping for holiday gifts for people at the workplace, there are things to keep in mind. Zahra Huber has the story.  

Donald Trump’s election victory becomes official today when Electoral College votes, including 16 in Michigan, are cast. The Michigan electors will meet at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the state Capitol in Lansing. Governor Snyder will preside over the vote. Some of the 16 people who will vote say they …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the 2016 late antlerless firearm deer hunting season begins Monday, Dec. 19. Below is the list of the deer management units (DMUs) that are open and closed for this private-land-only hunt. A valid private-land antlerless deer license is required for this …

As temperatures go down, calls for roadside emergency service go up. AAA Michigan says they responded to twice as many calls across Michigan compared to last month–mostly dead batteries resulting from cold snaps like this. As you deal with the wrath of Jack Frost, AAA Michigan says make sure your …

Today is the busiest mailing day of the holiday season. That will make this Thursday the busiest delivery day for the postman. The Post Office expects 16 billion pieces of mail and packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. If you absolutely, positively need to have it there before Christmas, tomorrow …

Although the price of crude is rising, the average price at the pump is down across Michigan by 2 cents a gallon. The statewide average for self-serve regular is $2.25 a gallon. The lowest gas prices are in Benton Harbor, at $2.20 a gallon, with Marquette selling the most expensive …

UPDATE 7:30am, 12/19/16: A fire in Allouez Township has claimed the lives of two people. 73-year-old Norman Kilpela and 79-year-old Marianne Kilpela were inside their home in Fulton when it went up in flames Friday morning. Multiple agencies battled the blaze, dealing with both extreme cold and difficulty in obtaining …

Associate Director for Interpretation, Education and Volunteers, Julia Washburn, announced that Lynette Webber (Midwest Region) of Keweenaw National Historical Park is the 2016 National Freeman Tilden Winner. Lynette was recognized for her work in developing the Missing in the Copper Country program:  a series of social media posts, ranger-guided programs, …

Christmas Dinner with all the family–it’s a wonderful experience. Making sure local seniors can also share in the holiday fun, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is preparing to again serve free dinners at many locations throughout the Copper Country. But they need some help getting all that food. That’s …

Now that weather conditions have improved, it’s time to finish that Christmas shopping with a trip up to Calumet this weekend. Santa will again visit the Vertin Gallery on Saturday and there will be horse drawn wagon rides through the downtown. Shop local while listening to Christmas Carols by Bob …