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Booster seats are doing a better job of protecting older children. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us about the results of some new tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking help from the public to identify whoever is responsible for recent damage to numerous signs along two snowmobile trails in western Marquette County. Signs were knocked down, run over or otherwise vandalized along Trail No. 8 and Trail No. 5 over the …

By Jennifer Donovan | Published November 15, 2016 Caryn L. Heldt, an assistant professor of chemical engineering at Michigan Tech, has been named the recipient of the James and Lorna Mack Endowed Chair in Bioengineering. A Michigan Tech alumna, Heldt has been on the faculty since 2010.  She is recognized …

Hancock, November 15, 2016 – UP Health System – Portage has been recognized by the March of Dimes for its work to give babies a healthier start in life. UP Health System – Portage earned the recognition after successfully reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before …

The Portage Lake District Library will host Cynthia Cote, Director of the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock, for a free informational workshop on Wednesday, November 30, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Copper Country Community Arts Council (CCCAC) is the administrator for the Regional Re-granting program of the …

The Houghton City Council is ready to start the business of governing the city following Tuesday’s organizational meeting. All elected members were sworn in, which included one new face–newly elected Buck Foltz. Foltz saw the opportunity to join the council when Councilman Craig Kurtz retired. Foltz believes he will be …

We’re likely to see another slight drop in car sales next year, the second decrease in a row. National Automobile Dealers Association Chief Economist Steven Zackley sees 2017 sales at around 17.1 million, still a very healthy industry. Zackley says the new administration could have an impact on vehicle sales, …

With the presidential race over, the politics-watching in Michigan has shifted to the 2018 race for governor. So who’s leading the pack? Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

The Chair of the Michigan Republican committee may be moving to Washington for a new job. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains.

The State Civil Rights’ telephone line has been ringing off the hook with complaints since last week, but Director Augustin Arbulu says he’s not sure yet if there’s a connection to the election of Donald Trump. He says they will investigate and recommend charges if violations are found from either …