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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 – …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is National Food Safety Month, something the Michigan Restaurant Association is taking part in. Its president and CEO, Justin Winslow, says they’re focusing on norovirus and Hepatitis A. Winslow says Michigan restaurants fare pretty well when it comes to food safety, as the state requires training for restaurant employees.

State lawmakers are closer to confirming the governor’s nominee to run the State Department of Environmental Quality. Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick, with the update.

The Labor Department says job openings soared in July to an all-time record high. There were 5.87 million job openings, which includes more people hiring and more people quitting their jobs. Business editor Murray Feldman looks at a pair of hot job sectors. Nearly three million people quit their jobs …

“Dining with your dog” could soon be a reality. The Michigan Senate could vote on the issue today. Here with the story is Charlie Langton:

The school year has just started. Don’t let fall allergies affect your child’s time in the classroom. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.