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Copper Country United Way will kick off its 2016 Annual Campaign with a cookout fundraiser this weekend. The event will take place at Tadych’s Econo Foods on Saturday from 11:00am – 5:00pm. The Campaign Kickoff Cookout marks the start of United Way’s annual fundraising effort and gives the organization an …

Hancock, Michigan—The Herman Gundlach Fund of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) has announced it will award $69,531.75 to 17 local organizations to fund projects addressing community needs. The individual grant amount ranges from $1,375 to $5,000. Donor-advised funds are established at the bequest of a donor wishing to provide flexible …

Students from the Computer Science Department at Michigan Tech will provide free tutoring at the Portage Lake District Library for beginning computer users starting on Saturday, September 10. These computer help sessions with individual tutors will be held every Saturday through December 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Computer …

When residents in the L’Anse Area School District head to the polls on Election Day, they will decide whether to approve a 1 mill sinking fund millage. The district will not be borrowing any money, but instead putting aside the money levied each year to address different projects. L’Anse Area …

Michigan employees will continue to see raises of around 3% in 2017, a pattern that has existed for the last several years. A report from the American Society of Employers says that number remains consistent, despite economic growth and low unemployment. ASE Vice President Kevin Mars says the numbers are …

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention. Andrea Bitely with the Michigan Attorney General’s office is encouraging young people to confidentially report any tips that could help someone in need to OK2SAY.com, and thousands have already been submitted. Bitely say …

Obesity affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States. Could your child have a weight problem because of how they were born? Here’s health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

There may be a simple solution when it comes to treating nosebleeds. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

A new bill introduced by State Representative Martin Howerlak would ban drivers from the use of all cellphones and electronic devices that are not mounted in the car and voice-activated with a single touch. The bill carries a penalty of $250, which rises to $500 upon a second offense.

Ford says it’s F-150 pickup is now the “official” truck of the NFL. Autobeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.