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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. …

An open space at the Paavo Nurmi Center on the campus of Finlandia University in Hancock will look a lot different six weeks from now. It will be furnished as a new student lounge named after former athletic stand-out Shawn Wickersheim, who graduated in 2008. He earned a total of nine …

The City of Houghton is looking at purchasing a new fire truck with an aerial apparatus. They are considering a demo truck in the amount of $1,013,271 with 7,000 miles on it and being sold as new. The city was already considering purchasing a new pumper and budgeted the payment …

Curbside recycling begins next week in Houghton and all indications are that there will be a lot of participation. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said the demand for recyclable containers has been so great, they city has already sold every one of the 250 containers they had available and now …

Money isn’t a concern for the Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival, but there is a need for people to help. The update was given by Susie Landers to the Houghton City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday. Landers said they have received a lot of financial support from the community …

Dial Help does a great deal for the community, not only with their crisis center hotline, but with the victim’s support services that they offer. The City of Houghton knows this–and to help support them, the City Council voted to donate $10,000 to Dial Help at their regular meeting Wednesday. …