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In the days following the Orlando shootings, many have called for stricter gun control laws. State Senator Tom Casperon says, however, not so much in Lansing. Casperson said laws pertaining to gun control are decided at the federal level and not at the state, and he says the feds should …

The Pine Mountain Music Festival continues this evening with several talented performers that are part of UPStarts! Now in its fifth season with the festival, the inspiring UPstarts! concert series features talented emerging young musicians native to the Upper Peninsula. Festival Artist Director Joel Neves– This summer’s UPstarts! include bassist …

Want to try Disc Golf? Here’s your chance. The Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Western U.P. Health Department is hosting a free public disc golf outing this evening at Calumet Lake, on the north side of Calumet. All skill levels from beginner to expert are welcome. Participants will learn …

Railroad enthusiasts and students interested in rail careers are invited to attend the 4th annual Michigan Rail Conference in Marquette Aug. 17-18. This year’s theme is Connecting the Dots: Business, Communities and Technology. The program at Northern Michigan University will feature talks, panel discussions and breakout sessions on topics including …

Houghton, Michigan—The Houghton Skatepark Project has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Funding Youth Initiatives (FYI) donor-advised endowment at the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF). The award was presented to Alex Aho of the Houghton Skatepark project by Bernadette Yeoman-Ouellette of FYI and Jim Vivian, the Executive Director of KCF, …

The U.S. Senate is set to take four votes on amendments that would improve or expand background checks for those buying guns. That’s Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, speaking in Ann Arbor as part of Gun Safety Week.

The state of Michigan is participating in a national effort to lock up child predators. Jason Scott reports.

Volkswagen’s former CEO is now the target of German prosecutors. Here’s Autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Fiat Chrysler says it will conduct a “thorough investigation” of the Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in the death of a well known Hollywood actor. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

The state of Michigan finishes in the bottom ten of a national wide survey on the best summer road trip states to visit. More from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.