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The number of high-security inmates in Michigan prisons has declined over the last 20 years, according to Department of Corrections data. But corrections officers are alleging that the numbers are down because the department is lowering security classifications in an attempt to save money. Their union says if the numbers …

HOUGHTON, MI, October 26, 2016 – From a family’s unique intervention into the silent world of autism to six intrepid young entrepreneurs trying to make it in Detroit, the 41 North Film Festival offers human stories that engage, inform, inspire, and uplift. Over the course of four days, the festival …

U.P. Kids and Baraga County Communities that Care will be hosting a Big Brothers/Big Sisters Information Open House tomorrow at the Baraga Lakeside Inn. You’re invited to stop in anytime between 6:00pm and 7:30pm to learn more about the effort to bring Big Brothers/Big Sisters to Baraga County. By partnering …

It’s the last day of October, so that means parking bans go into effect throughout most areas in the Copper Country starting tomorrow. No overnight parking is permitted on city streets or in right-of-ways. Just because there is not snow on the ground does not mean you won’t get ticketed or …

The Mohawk Secretary of State office is returning to one-day-a-week service instead of two this week as it adjusts to seasonal business volume. The office will be open on Thursdays only. Hours remain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch closure from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The last day …

Ghosts and goblins will be out tonight for Halloween and police departments are reminding residents to stay safe. Official Trick-or-Treat hours in Baraga is 4:00pm to 7:00pm, in Hancock, they’re 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Houghton is 5:00pm to 8:00pm, L’Anse, 5:00pm to 7:30pm and in Laurium, 5:00pm to 8:00pm. You can …

Things get a little scary in downtown Houghton when Treat Street comes around–good thing there’s plenty of superheroes in town to keep everyone in line. The 8th Annual Treat Street saw good weather and a huge crowd of children. With so many people coming to the event, it’s the businesses …

Do you still get frightened when thinking about those old scary movies? Turns out you’re not alone.  Jackie Paige explains.

While Donald Trump continues to argue the election is rigged, the state GOP chair does not agree, but Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports she agrees with Mr. Trump that the news media is biased toward Hillary Clinton.

The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a case involving a 12-year old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy and her service dog. Her school district said Ehlena Fry couldn’t bring the goldendoodle named Wonder to class. The justices must decide whether her family can sue under the Americans with Disabilities …