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The U.P. Regional Blood Center says they are in critical need of blood donations throughout the Upper Peninsula. The needs are greatest for donations of A-positive, A-negative, and O-negative blood types. Donations to the UP Regional Blood Center always stay in the Upper Peninsula to help patients in your local …

The 27th Annual Parade of Nations takes place Saturday. The parade steps off at 11am in front of the Quincy Green in Hancock then crosses the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and moves through downtown Houghton. Committee member Vienna Chapin says the parade offers sights that most local residents don’t often …

A free seminar is being offered in Houghton next week on how local entrepreneurs can raise capital for their business. The event is being put on by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and hosted at the Michigan Tech Lakeshore Center in Houghton. Linda Cena is with …

If you’re struggling with homelessness, there is help for you. That’s the message that the folks from the Copper Country Homeless Prevention Coalition (CCHPC) shared with people at Project Homeless Connect. Statistics show there are around 150 people homeless in Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga Counties, with roughly half of those …

Legislation worth $10 billion, with $100 million of that specified for Flint, has been passed by the U.S. Senate for water-related projects across the country. Here’s Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan. The Water Resources Development Act had strong bipartisan support, but has an uncertain future in the House. The measure …

Providing health coverage for spouses and dependants of public safety officers killed or disabled in the line of duty–the Michigan House passed that bill Thursday. State Representative Al Pscholka says this is ‘simply the right thing to do.’ The Stevensville Republican represents where the Berrien County Courthouse stands.  Two bailiffs …

AAA Michigan celebrating their 100th Anniversary. Their CEO Joe Richardson says the auto club and insurer has a rich heritage they share with the development of the automobile that will continue well into the future, even with the advent of the autonomous car. AAA is known for their “Bring “Em Back …

The proposed boost in the state beer tax continues to draw legislative fire. This time, a lawmaker is telling Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick that its unfair to lower income families.

A memorial service is set for this afternoon for a state lawmaker who died in a motorcycle accident earlier this week. The 3 p.m. service for Presque Isle Republican State Representative Peter Pettalia will take place at the Presque Isle Lighthouse as part of a celebration of life that is …

Education officials in Michigan are moving forward with new guidelines to help school administrators and teachers maintain a supportive learning environment for students identifying as LGBT. The State Board of Education voted six to two in favor of revised guidelines designed to share best practices for addressing academic and safety …