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President-elect Donald Trump has made several nominations for cabinet-posts, and some are drawing concerns. Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters says he’s trying to keep an open mind. Mr. Trump’s nominees will have to go through Senate confirmation hearings. Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says she’s particularly concerned about his nominees …

It’s Green Monday–one of the biggest holiday shopping days for online sales. Dr. Patricia Huddleston, a retail professor at Michigan State University, says about $2 billion will be spent online today, compared to nearly $3.5 billion for Cyber Monday. Green Monday was coined by eBay in 2007 to describe its best sales …

General Motors says it’s ready to deliver the first all electric Chevrolet Bolt to a customer, before it’s self-imposed deadline of the end of this year. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert paid a visit to the factory that builds the Bolt.

Investigators from the Harbor Springs Fire Department and state Fire Marshal’s office are trying to determine the cause of a fire at Boyne Highlands resort that left 12 people injured. More than 100 guests were evacuated early Sunday morning due to the fire in the Main Lodge hotel. Boyne’s General …

While the snow has been falling, gas prices are rising across Michigan. AAA’s weekly survey finds the average price at the pump rising by 5 cent a gallon from the past week, at $2.25 a gallon. Some good news, however: With refineries running at full capacity, ample supplies are expected …

An employee with the Houghton County Road Commission is recovering after being struck by a truck over the weekend. The accident happened at approximately 11:30am Saturday morning on North Entry Road near Channel View Lane. The road commission had a large snowplow broken down and parked on the side of …

An 18-year-old Ahmeek woman was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident Saturday night just north of South Range. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office said the woman was traveling north on M-26 just after 9:00 p.m., when she lost control of her vehicle. She reportedly spun sideways into the …

Police are investigating a breaking and entering incident that occurred early Saturday morning in the City of Hancock. At approximately 4:15 a.m., the Hancock City Police Department responded to a reported breaking and entering complaint at the Northwoods Trading Post on Quincy Street. When they arrived, police say the front …

Finlandia University released the following statement Friday afternoon concerning the suspension of five students earlier this week: The Finlandia University Conduct Board has upheld the appeal of the five students who were suspended on December 6. The University is now entering an internal investigation which will be completed within 10 …

An expelled Finlandia University student was arraigned in Houghton this morning. The former Finlandia University student and football player is facing a misdemeanor charge stemming from an alleged altercation with another student. Tajuante Anderson, 20, was charged with aggravated assault, which is punishable by a year in jail and a …