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One of the two suspects arrested by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team earlier this week was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Houghton County District Court. 52-year-old Anthony James Vancato of Atlantic Mine is charged with one count of possession of meth or ecstasy. Vancato was arrested at a residence in …

Hancock, Michigan—The Youth Advisory Council of Houghton & Keweenaw Counties (YAC), part of the Keweenaw Community Foundation, is looking for local youth currently in grades 9-12 who have exhibited the potential to be leaders in their community to apply for membership before September 11th, 2016. Members must be willing to …

Government safety regulators want carmakers to use the internet more to alert owners to recalls. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.

It hasn’t taken car companies long to make some changes that take a lot of the difficulty out of installing child safety seats in vehicles. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us the latest rankings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show a lot of improvement.

You’ve probably heard about those stories of parents who have detected childhood eye diseases by looking at their child in photographs. Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites has more. Some eye experts say parents should check their child’s eye reflection in photos.

A new report finds that the bulk of the violent crimes in Michigan are never solved. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick takes a look at the numbers.

The assisted suicide debate is heating up in the Michigan legislature. More from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

Michigan Senator Gary Peters has hit the open road on his motorcycle to tour 26 counties and meet with farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses. One of his stops was in Osceola County to learn about efforts to expand broadband Internet. Peters also presented medals and honors to the family of …

It seems everyone had the same idea for their Labor Day weekend plans — camping. The Department of Natural Resources says all reservable Michigan campsites are completely booked. But don’t fret.  DNR Spokesperson Maia Turek says the majority of the 138 campgrounds across the Upper and Lower Peninsulas are first-come, …

Results from the Houghton County Fair (Horse Show Results still pending) Thursday Results: Matt Manderfield Award – Shannon Bevan Youth Fitting & Showing Rabbit – Alexus Rule Best in Show Youth Rabbit – Sheyenne Waisanen Open Rabbit – Ray McClellan Youth Poultry – Jewel Laux Open Poultry – Shannon Bevan …