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Houghton is a college town and with that comes an increasing number of rental units needed to accommodate the growing enrollment at Michigan Tech and other local colleges. But the evolution of the area’s family-based residential neighborhoods to largely student housing has long been a cause for concern to homeowners. …

A $1,000 reward is now being offered in the search for those responsible for vandalizing Veteran’s Park in Houghton. On the morning of July 1st, someone toppled over a Purple Heart Memorial and damaged a plaque dedicated to local residents who lost their lives in World War II. Houghton Police …

Officials at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park are asking hikers to avoid the area around the mouths of the Big and Little Carp rivers along the Lake Superior Trail, until damage from this week’s torrential rains and flooding can be repaired. “Recent rains have washed out the bridge over the Big …

It’s the midway point of a five year pilot program meant to reduce the number of children up to five years old from entering foster care. Bob Wheaton, with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, says they are on track to help 1,000 families. At the end of …

General Motors could soon be facing a lot of new lawsuits related to its ignition switch problems. Here’s AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

As you get older you might be feeling a few more aches and pains in your back. How do you know what is normal and what’s not? People who have arthritis in other areas such as the knees and hands are more likely to develop back pain. Dr. Michael Steinmetz …

According to a new poll, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is either slightly ahead or tied with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in several key “battleground states” less than four months away from election day. Professor Michael Traugott from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan says …

In the wake of the shootings at the court house in Berrien Springs, a key state lawmaker is telling Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick the state does not need to order local governments to install metal detectors in courts.

Michigan State Police will soon be able to conduct roadside drug tests similar to what they do with drunk drivers. A State Police spokeswoman says the one-year pilot program will be set up in five counties. Specially-trained Drug Recognition Experts will be able to use saliva-based testing to check drivers …

Three years ago the Calumet Theater set out to raise money for a much-needed elevator to their second floor ballroom and balcony. The goal of the Lift Us Up project was $325,000 and the theater has raised over $300,000 already. Tickets for the Calumet Theater’s Grand Raffle are now on …