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Rock and roll may be fun, but nobody ever said it was easy. Thirty-six students are taking part in PJ Olsson’s two week long Rock Camp in Houghton. The camp teaches them to be better musicians and how to perform live as a group. 14-year-old Ellie Helman from Houghton said, …

The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR), based in Houghton, today announced that its 2016 Placemaking Microgrant Program has awarded funding to seven municipalities in its sixcounty Western U.P. region. The agency, which hosted a public informational session on placemaking in May, funded the project-oriented program via the State of Michigan’s …

Don’t get scammed! The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints that a scam has been targeting Dish Network customers. The scammers are calling residents using the name “Info-Tech” and stating that they are contracting with Dish Network. The scam involves asking for account information and payment information to adjust …

Do you have what it takes to be a Copperman? The 25th annual Aspirus Copperman Triathlon and Duathlon take place in Copper Harbor next Saturday. The triathlon includes a 1/2-mile swim in Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike and a 5-mile run. The duathlon starts with a 6K run instead …

While history was being made in Philadelphia last night — Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence paid a visit to Novi, calling Hillary Clinton among “the most predictable of names” and “part of a failed establishment.” Pence had earlier campaigned in the city of Walker, outside Grand Rapids, telling supporters that Donald …

The Democratic National Convention is over, it ended last night with Hillary Clinton formally accepting the party’s nomination. During her speech, the former Secretary of State, she went right after rival Donald Trump. That’s Susy Avery, the former chair of the Michigan GOP. She says Michigan will be one of …

A heart attack is a devastating and often life-altering event. It’s no surprise that the recovery process can be difficult. But things might go better for you if you have a spouse by your side. Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites has more.

Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are a few options when it comes to fighting cancer. But your immune system may be your best weapon. Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites explains.

Before you get that prepaid card, there are a few things you should know. Wallethub Analyst Jill Gonzalez says getting the wrong card can cost people over $300 per year with all the extra fees. Gonzalez says the best prepaid cards include American Express Serve and the Bluebird Prepaid Card.

Ford’s second quarter numbers are strong, just not as strong as last year. Net income was down nine percent at $2 billion from April to June, with a 52-cent a share profit, off two cents from a year ago and falling short of Wall Street’s expectations for 60 cents a share. …