Bipartisan legislation to provide aid to Flint and communities across the country dealing with water infrastructure issues was debated in Washington, D.C. Michigan Senator Gary Peters says the Water Resources Development Act authorizes over 12-billion dollars for 29 Corps of Engineers projects in 18-states.
Read More »15th Anniversary of 9-11 Observed At State House
With this Sunday marking the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, members of the Michigan House paused to pay their respects. TThat’s House Speaker Kevin Cotter who helped honor 15 first-responders and members of the military from Michigan who died during the past year.
Read More »Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Passes Senate
Michigan would tax-and-regulate medical marijuana under legislation approved today by the state Senate. Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick. Opponents say caretakers are being left-out of the bill. The Senate passed it with a 25-12 vote. The state House will now consider it.
Read More »Former Michigan Tech Student Explains Yik Yak Post
A former Michigan Tech student says he just wants to get on with his life, but says he must first clear up confusion around his social media post. Dickinson County resident Matthew Schultz appeared with his attorney for a press conference in Houghton Thursday. Schultz was the author of …
Read More »Houghton County Woman Wins $100,000 Playing Michigan Lottery’s $100 Grand Cashword
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 8, 2016 – A Houghton County woman was in “complete shock” after winning $100,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s $100 Grand Cashword instant game. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at Pat’s Foods, located at 56845 Station Drive in Calumet. “I scratched …
Read More »Horse Show Results from the 2016 Houghton County Fair
Publicity Report – Premium Placing Houghton County Fair Page 1 Standard August 25-28, 2016 Department – 15 Open Horse Show Thru Department – 16 Youth Horse Show Place / Rank Name City/State Club/Farm Name Department 15 – Open Horse Show Section A – Open Horse Speed Show Class 1 – …
Read More »New Ways to Explore the Quincy Smelter
HANCOCK, MI – There will be several opportunities to explore and learn about the historic Quincy Smelter on Saturday September 10, 2016. Included in the day’s events are: a paddle to the smelter, offered by the Western UP Health Department and Keweenaw National Historical Park; a photography exhibit at the …
Read More »An Open & Honest Discussion On Climate Science
Though the issue of climate change continues to be hotly debated among political pundits, scientists find themselves nearly all in agreement. That’s Michigan Tech Chemistry Professor Sarah Green. She is taking part in a series of Climate Science Café’s that will give the public a chance to ask questions and …
Read More »Hearing Held To Discuss Warden Power Plant Issues
For the original story and video by ABC-10’s Melanie Palmer, click here. The Warden Power Plant is requesting a change to the mix of biofuel it currently uses to produce electrical power. A public hearing was held in L’Anse Wednesday to discuss the request. Two non-compliance issues have recently arose …
Read More »Michigan Tech’s CareerFEST Continues With Aerospace Day
No doubt a degree from Michigan Tech can help your career take flight. Students got a look at some of the options available to them during Aerospace Day, one of the Industry Days–part of CareerFEST. For the few and the proud, there’s the Marines. Gunnery Sgt. Kory Hampton is with …
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