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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that antlerless deer application results are available beginning today. Application results and leftover license availability can be found at mi.gov/deer. Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in the drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Sept. 8 at …

Hancock residents are invited to a public meeting to discuss the development of the city’s Master Plan. The meeting will take place at the Copper Country Community Arts Center Monday, September 12th at 6pm. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft goals, objectives and strategies for the future …

The White Pine Unit One electric generator in Ontonagon County will shut down in the next 90 days, as ordered by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. The power plant is sixty years old. With the power plant set to close, the System Support Resource payments of just over seven million …

Michigan Tech students know when they graduate, they likely have a good paying job waiting for them. CareerFEST gives students a glimpse into what careers they can have in different industries. MTU Career Development and Corporate Event Promotions Coordinator Shelley Farrey said, “The whole objective of offering these Industry Days …

Following a decision Thursday, Michigan residents will have the option to vote by straight party ticket this election. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to uphold the ban against the straight party ticket voting, agreeing with a lower court that it is unconstitutional. Mark Brewer represented the …

Those who smoke marijuana are often portrayed as being lazy. Now a study finds that may hold true. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has the details.

Car and truck sales fell about three-percent in August, compared to a great month in 2015. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says there were drops at both domestic and foreign brands.

An email threat has prompted Michigan Tech officials to send an alert to students at the school, warning them to stay vigilant. MTU’s Director of Public Safety and Police Services Brian Cadwell says the threat was also received at several other universities and four federal FDA facilities prompting the FBI …

Another round of jobs numbers is out later this morning. Business Editor Murray Feldman says there are a number of possible stories behind the statistics.

The latest polling data reveals voters are not so much voting for their candidate but rather voting to make sure the other candidate doesn’t win. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports that goes against the normal motivation for going to the polls.