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There’s more to Zika than just a mosquito bite. While searching for targets that could be used to generate antibodies against the Zika virus, biologists from Michigan Technological University set out to bring together all the available information about new Zika research. Their review paper, published in BioMed Central’s Journal of …

The Lake Superior Performance Rally returns to the Copper Country this weekend with a big change to make the event more spectator-friendly. The final stage of the rally will take place along the Houghton waterfront, offering a great view as the cars roar by. LSPR Co-Chairman Dean Rushford said, “Anywhere …

Things are starting to get scary around the Copper Country. The 2016 Howl-O-Scream Haunted House is said to be bigger and better than ever. The haunted house will be open at Meadowbrook Arena this Friday and Saturday from 7:00 until 11:00 pm, as well as next Saturday. They will have …

Funding overtime for drug-teams and reviewing sexual assault evidence kits throughout the state — that’s what $2 million in federal grants will be used for by the Michigan State Police. Nancy Bennett, MSP Grants and Community Services Division Director, says this is the second time they’ve received the highly-competitive grant.

Another example of the car business making big inroads into the technology field. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

The Michigan Department of Health says it’s the first official week of the flu season. Spokeswoman Angela Minicuci says they are already seeing cases of the AH3 strain. Last year, one flu-related pediatric death was reported in Michigan.

A paralyzed man has feeling in his hand again thanks to breakthrough technology. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.  

Business owners in Houghton will be receiving a survey in the near future as plans move ahead for the Lakeshore Drive improvement project. Addressing the Houghton City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday, City Manager Eric Waara said the surveys will collect information such as hours of operation, entries, and …

Welcome to the Houghton Volunteer Fire Department, Mr. & Mrs. Myles! The Houghton City Council appointed former Houghton firefighter Angela Tomasi Myles and her husband Nolan to the city’s fire department at their regular meeting Tuesday. Nolan is a trained firefighter from Colorado, where Angela was also working as a …

Laser tag is coming to The Dee. Respawn Tactical Laser Tag had been operating out of the George Gipp Arena in Laurium, but is moving their operation into Houghton starting this winter. Laser tag is a live video game-like experience where participants can play team-based missions. The Houghton City Council …