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Many hands make light work, and that was the result of the recent Make A Difference Day. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said almost 120 volunteers from Michigan Tech came out to work with the city’s Department of Public Works and members of the Beautification Committee on several projects around …

The City of Houghton is proceeding with the abandonment of Red Oak Lane, an undeveloped road within the subdivision project in West Houghton. By formally abandoning the seventy-foot wide right-of-way, including a sixty-foot radius cul-de-sac, the road can be realigned to fit the layout of the subdivision. A public hearing …

Trying to get the message through to Michigan’s youngest drivers that distracted driving is dangerous. That was the message for high school students who made a pledge to drive safely, with the help of the Michigan State Police and Verizon. Here’s Vice President of Communications Jeffrey Nelson.

The monthly auto forecasts are coming in, and with just a few days to go, it looks like October will not be a month to remember. Business editor Murray Feldman reports the early read isn’t great.

Michigan’s elections director is worried about fraud on November 8th, because of a ruling on voting booth selfies. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

New numbers are out this morning on the number of absentee ballots floating around out there. Details from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder, a breast cancer survivor, was honored last night at the 22nd annual Heroes of Breast Cancer Awards put on by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Snyder serves as honorary chair of the Detroit Race for the Cure and this year raised $15,000 for the Karmanos …

How safe is your child walking to and from school? According to the latest Safe Kids Report, 24 Michigan children were killed in pedestrian accidents last year. Many of those deaths took place shortly before or after school. Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, says schools and …

Have you ever found yourself yawning at your desk in the afternoon? Many of us experience an afternoon slump, but there are some simple foods to boost your energy. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

There are a number of changes coming to the leadership of the Village of Calumet. With positions of trustee, president and clerk all up for election in November, the Village will also be looking for a new Administrator. Current Administrator Rob Tarvis is resigning after two years on the job. …