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Michigan’s unemployment rate has jumped for a third straight month. A report from the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget says unemployment is up to 4.9 percent, up two-tenths of a point from October. The number of unemployed was up by 12,000 people last month. Analysts say the increase …

It’s not even officially winter yet, but tell that to the folks in the Copper Country who have been dealing with a harsh blizzard this week.   It’s cold, it’s windy, it’s snowy and they tell you not to go out in it. But even so, many people still hit …

HOUGHTON, MI. — Thursday, December 15th marks an important deadline for those seeking health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace.  Although the Marketplace is open through January 31st, changes must be made Thursday, December 15th (11:59 p.m.) for them to go into effect January 1, 2017. Enrollment and/or revision …

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has released their recent gaming distributions to local units of government and the State of Michigan. The KBIC has been making bi-annual payments from gaming proceeds of their casinos since 1993. These payments are two percent and eight percent respectively and are derived from the …

By Jennifer Donovan, Director of News & Media Relations University Marketing & Communications Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University’s Summer Youth Programs (SYP) has announced its 2017 summer courses for middle and high school students, including several new explorations such as Coding for the Internet of Things, the World of Design, …

The Houghton County Jail has a new Administrator–that announcement coming from Sheriff Brian McLean, who says Corrections Officer Doug Hebner has been promoted to the position. Hebner has served with the Houghton County Sheriff’s Officer for almost 20 years as a corrections officer. He also has worked many seasons as …

A third suspect has been arrested in connection to a break-in at a store in Hancock. Officers from the Hancock Police Department say the third and final suspect was taken into custody without incident around 4:00 p.m. Monday afternoon. The suspect is charged with breaking and entering with intent and …

The Michigan Farmer’s Association has been tracking the number of markets in the state since 2006 and has seen an increase. Amanda Shreve, program director with the association, says in 2006, there were 90 markets, and now more than 300. Proof, consumers are interested in buying local. Shreve says Michigan …

  Do you have a live or fake Christmas tree this year? Even though Michigan is the third top producer of live Christmas trees in the country, the answer might surprise you. Executive director of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association, Marsha Gray, says more people have fake trees in their …

The end of the year is fast approaching. So did you reach your goals and resolutions for the year to run that marathon or lose those 20-pounds? If not, you may be feeling some regret. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.