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Further trouble for a Houghton County man who is facing a felony charge. 33-year-old Rudolph Voght of Houghton is charged with third degree fleeing a police officer, a five year felony. The charge stems from an incident earlier this month where police say the suspect took off on his motorcycle …

Michigan Tech is always on the cutting edge of innovation but what they’re working on now is really ahead of its time. Researchers are working on a program called Keweenaw Time Traveler, which lets users explore the rich history of the area. MTU Assistant Professor of Historical Geography Don LaFreniere …

One way to spend a holiday weekend in the Copper Country is by relaxing at a historic bed and breakfast. Built in 1908, the iconic Laurium Manor Inn is one of the most storied structures in the Keweenaw. When Dave and Julie Sprenger bought the property in 1989, they knew …

For the original story, visit ABC-10. MARQUETTE — The future of healthcare in the U.P. took a big step in the right direction Thursday, as officials with Duke LifePoint Healthcare broke ground on the new hospital site in Marquette. “It is such an exciting commitment for us. When we started …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is urging homeowners, excavators and contractors to keep safety at the forefront by making a free call to Michigan’s Miss Dig system at 8-1-1 or 800-482-7171at least three working days before engaging in any digging activities. Contacting Miss Dig by phone or via …

Memorial Day services are planned throughout the Copper Country this weekend. The American Legion Post 444 in Baraga will be presenting services Sunday at 10am in Herman Cemetery, then at 10:45 in the Pequaming Cemetery, 11:15 in the Aura Cemetery and then at 1:45 in the Skanee Cemetery. On Monday, …

It’s a timely visit. That’s what an associate professor of Japanese History at Michigan State, Ethan Segal, calls President Barack Obama’s visit to Hiroshima, Japan 71 years after the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on that city to end World War Two. He says Mr. Obama wants to focus on …

It’s a big change in the auto landscape. For the first time ever, SUV’s are outselling cars. I.H.S Automotive Analyst Tom Libby says it’s a trend that’s been growing for years, and it’s been magnified as most of the recent sales growth has been on the utility side. So far …

Michigan’s unemployment rate remains at it’s lowest level in 15-years. Jon Hewett has a look inside the numbers.

An Ypisilanti man made news a little over a year ago when he left the University of Michigan Hospital Cardiovascular Center with a total artificial heart, a first in the state. Now he has another reason to celebrate. Here’s health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites