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The Keweenaw Climate Community group continues their series of discussion-centered events tonight at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. The event takes place from 6:00 to 8:00pm. In the second of a four-part event series, the group will cover the causes of climate change. A short presentation on the history of …

One man is in custody after authorities found what they’re calling a ‘substantial amount’ of crystal meth from a residence in Adams Township. Deputies with the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence complaint early Wednesday morning. During the investigation, they got search warrants for two residences, where …

There’s no place on Earth with as much surface fresh water as the Great Lakes, which makes Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center the ideal place to learn about it. One thousand students from 13 regional schools took part in the 5th Annual Water Festival, coordinated by the Lake Superior …

The Lake Superior Performance Rally takes place this weekend in the Copper Country. There will be lots of opportunities for spectators to get up close and personal with the cars and their drivers. Roughly 80 entries will be on display at the Country Inn & Suites in Houghton on Friday …

A new survey says speeding and teen drivers don’t mix. AAA recently surveyed driving instructors and discovered the biggest mistake teen drivers make when learning to drive is speeding. AAA Public Affairs specialist Gary Bubar says distracted driving and poor visual scanning also topped the survey. He also says the …

There aren’t a lot of campaign signs out on the lawns this presidential election. Laura Bonnell explains one possible reason why.

A one-person grand jury is being requested to investigate Governor Rick Snyder’s alleged use of tax payer funds for his personal legal defense in connection with the Flint water crisis. Attorney Mark Brewer filed the action. He says the Governor bypassed all procedures in State law for procuring funds. Brewer, …

“Death with dignity.” That’s the gist of new legislation from a pair of Lansing-area lawmakers. They want Michigan residents suffering from terminal illnesses to be able to pull the plug on themselves if they’re ready to die and want to go on their terms. State representative Tom Cochrane says this is …

Calumet High School Principal Chris Davidson informed the Boardof ductaion at their October meeting that the high school received a $20,646 Career and Technical Education Planning Grant though the Michigan Department of Education. The funds will be used to plan for an early college welding program, where students will earn …

The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association has recognized Calumet High School with the Exemplary Program Award. Calumet High School is only the 22nd recipient in the State of Michigan of this prestigious award since its inception in 2000 and is the only U.P. school to earn this distinction. The MIAAA …