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On Tuesday, the former chair of Michigan’s Democratic Party won the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary. Lon Johnson says he wants to create a place where families can “stay and succeed.” The 1st District is large, made up of 32-counties in Michigan’s U.P. and northern-tip. Johnson will go up against …

If Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are trying to covert voters who don’t like them, a new national poll suggests that will be a tough job. Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

A new study finds obesity can increase your risk of getting the flu. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

Pokémon Go players have been causing some issues nationwide including at a Novi cemetery. Police Chief David Malloy says they asked the game maker to remove Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens as a game site after people were showing up after hours to catch Pokémon. He says the game is still …

Teachers and other school employees will be in front of courthouses, post offices and in parks across Michigan today protesting a move by the Governor to appeal a court ruling regarding retiree health care deductions. Those protesting are members of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan and the Michigan Education …

Teachers and other school employees will be in front of courthouses, post offices and in parks across Michigan today protesting a move by the Governor to appeal a court ruling regarding retiree health care deductions. Those protesting are members of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan and the Michigan Education …

Note:  Full Baraga results are available on this PDF link: BaCo Results Baraga County residents were in a supportive mood as they went to the polls today, approving all seven property tax requests on the ballot. County-wide, a two-mill request for five years to fund road maintenance and improvements passed 776-400. A …

Here is a summary of the contested races in Tuesday’s Primary election.  If you would like to see results of all of the contests, they are included in this PDF:  HoCo Full Results 2016 Primary Election-Houghton County Master @ 30  of 30 precincts 1st Congress Tom Casperson R 1687 57% …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says they received a complaint of a stolen vehicle today near Chassell. The vehicle is a 2000 Mercury Sable, light blue in color.  The vehicle has a Michigan license plate of BBZ-2522. The vehicle has a front “Saints Auto Sales” license plate and a sticker …

There are ballot items galore that are being voted on today. The largest of these may be the millage renewal for the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. The six-year 2.55 mills will generate an estimated $2.17 million for 2016. Without it, major cutbacks in terms of care and staffing are …