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Michigan Tech’s CareerFEST continues this week. Aerospace Day will take place Wednesday, giving students the opportunity to meet the creative and forward-thinking engineers of Aerospace and learn about the industry and how they and their majors can fit. Construction and Building Systems Day is Thursday, a day geared toward those …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a stolen motorcycle out of Copper City. Deputies say the motorcycle was taken from a residence sometime between 7pm August 28th and 8:00am August 29th. It is described as an orange 1972 Kawasaki Enduro 100. Authorities say they are looking to the …

The sale of an Upper Peninsula mine has again been delayed. Highland Copper Company and Copper Range Company have agreed to extend the period to complete the acquisition of the White Pine project to December 2nd, 2016. According to a statement released by Highland, the final closing of the acquisition …

The Mighty Mac isn’t the only bridge crossed on Labor Day. Dozens took part in the 13th Annual U.P. Health System—Portage Labor Day Bridge Walk in Houghton and Hancock. Walkers gathered at Kestner Waterfront Park early in the morning to start their holiday with a little exercise. U.P. Health System—Portage …

New stress sensors will soon be added to the Mackinac Bridge to test the conditions on the crossing. That’s Bob Sweeney with the Mackinac Bridge Authority. Grants are covering the project, which is being conducted in partnership with Michigan State University.

Members of the Michigan House return from the campaign trail to the state capitol for a brief six day session this month. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports on one of the main topics of discussion.  

We expect some word from the U.S. Supreme court this week regarding an election issue. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick, with details.

Governor Rick Snyder led off the Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on Monday. He says he meets a lot of people on the walk. Snyder says they’ve added 475,000 jobs in Michigan since it became a “right to work” state. He says more organizations are looking at the state because of …

With the new school year beginning this week, Business Editor Murray Feldman takes a look at some healthier foods to pack in the lunchbox.

You soon may be saying good-bye to those “antibacterial” soaps and dishwashing liquids. Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites.