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(Calumet, MI) On July 6, Keweenaw National Historical Park will begin offering regular ranger-led activities that will continue throughout the summer. There will be walking tours in both the Calumet Unit and the Quincy Unit, as well as several evening programs at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park. Calumet Unit tours …

Among the many important items on the ballot this August 2nd is the withdrawal of Chassell Township from the Portage Lake District Library. If approved, the township’s participation in the Houghton-based library will end after 2017. After that, Chassell Township residents would no longer continue to pay the roughly 2 …

Surf’s up! Well, not exactly. They may look like surfboards, but they are actually standup paddleboards, and though the sport may not be new, it’s becoming more and more popular in the Keweenaw. Most boards are flatter than a typical surfboard and can ride on really calm waters while others …

A wildfire that began almost a week ago continues to burn. On June 29th, the wildfire was detected on remote Hiawatha National Forest lands north of Trout Lake. The fire was started by lightning and it burns in difficult–to–reach wetland areas. Through the holiday weekend, firefighters worked to locate access …

A Houghton County inmate who has escaped custody multiple times over the last year is facing more charges, this time in Florida. According to arrest records from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year old John Saatio faces one count of possession of a concealed handcuff key while in custody …

An issue with possible exhaust fumes has lead to a government investigation of some Ford Explorers. Autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Car thieves are finding more sophisticated ways to ply their trade. Autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

More Michiganders are buckling up. Anne Readett with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning says there is a lot of truth to the fact that an entire generation of drivers and passengers have grown up with seat belt laws around, and that they really don’t think twice about fastening …

A new report shows Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund entrepreneurship and innovation program has helped diversify the state’s economy and create jobs. But the TEConomy Partners research for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation says the state’s economy is at a crossroads and investments in innovation and …

Lieutenant Governors from all over the country are in Grand Rapids today and will be hearing about Michigan’s comeback. Lt. Governor Brian Calley and Governor Snyder will discuss reinventing the state by creating more and better jobs, revitalizing the educational system, and revamping government to focus on customer service. Detroit’s …