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When the first Decoration Day was held in 1868, soldiers from the United States Army were garrisoned at Fort Wilkins in Copper Harbor. One hundred and forty eight years later, that same day to honor servicemen and women who died fighting for their country was observed in what has now …

The U.S. Coast Guard, the Canadian government and a salvage company are working to find a way to move a freighter that ran aground in Whitefish Bay Friday. That’s Coast Guard Petty Officer Christopher Yaw, who says the crew aboard the freighter is fine. The Roger Blough, carrying iron ore, …

There will be two public hearings held prior to the next meeting of the Houghton City Council on June 8th at 5:30pm. The first will be to hear public comments on the proposed budget for the 2016/17 fiscal year, which begins July 1st. The proposed millage for the budget is …

The original story can be found on the ABC-10 website. A judge in Chippewa County is facing suspension. According to an order issued by the Michigan Supreme Court, Judge Elizabeth Church — who presides over the county’s district and probate courts — will be suspended for four months without pay …

The original story can be found on the ABC-10 website. “Reversed and remanded.” Those are the words of the Michigan Court of Appeals in their decision to overturn a ruling by the Michigan Tax Tribunal in the case of Menard, Incorporated versus the City of Escanaba. It’s being hailed as …

Google searches are helping health experts understand the impact of vaccinations. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

State, business and community leaders from across Michigan will be in Mackinac the next two days for the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. The talk will focus on entrepreneurship, investing in the future and urban education. Dennis Archer Jr chair’s the conference. Start Garden CEO Rick Devos and Modustri CEO and …

Two car brands are expected to impress when May sales numbers come out Wednesday. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has a preview.

So far, NOT so good on Michigan roads. Over 330 traffic fatalities, at least 51 ahead of this time last year. State Police Captain Monica Yesh says most of those deaths can be tied to distracted driving. A crackdown on distracted driving this past month had State Police writing 200 …

If you’re wondering why you may come up a bit short in cash, it’s not the fault of your budget. Business Editor Murray Feldman says it’s inflation creeping back into our lives.