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FBI Director James Comey paid a visit to Michigan to talk about the nation’s war on terrorism. Speaking in Detroit, Comey says, more and more, terrorists are using social medial as a recruiting tool. Comey says Twitter is the primary tool used by terrorists, but says the message often resonates …

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is expanding its efforts in the multi-billion dollar defense and homeland security economy in Michigan. Sean Carlson, vice president of the Michigan Defense Center, part of the MEDC, says over 4,000 Michigan companies are defense and aerospace contractors. Carlson says that over 80-percent of Michigan’s …

Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood affecting more than 7 million children. But are those numbers higher than they need to be? Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

Controversy over Ford’s announcement that it will build a new $1.6 billion assembly plant in Mexico rages on. UAW President Dennis Williams calls the decision “a disappointment and very troubling” and says it will cost jobs. Ford President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs disagrees.

A local case is set to be heard by the State Supreme Court Wednesday. The court will hear arguments in the case of Lale and Joan Roberts versus Kathryn Salmi of Salmi Christian Counseling. According to the court’s website, the Roberts had sent their daughter for counseling by Salmi. During …

A Canadian company’s effort to move forward on their White Pine project will be delayed. Highland Copper Company says the period to complete the acquisition of the project from Copper Range Company has been extended from March 31st to May 6th. The final closing of the acquisition is subject to …

The Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Hancock will hold a public information meeting tonight for this summer’s project to reconstruct parts of US-41 in downtown Hancock. The meeting will be held at the First United Methodist Church starting at 6pm. All interested residents are invited to attend. …

Get your resume updated and make sure you’ve got your best professional looking outfit ready–the Keweenaw Job Fair is tomorrow. The 3rd annual event takes place at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock and features nearly three dozen employers. Finlandia Business Club member Jenna Ollanketo says the job fair …

Houghton (April 4, 2016)  – The Copper Country United Way announced today that it raised $93,758 in its annual community campaign this year. The money raised will be used locally to support their partner agencies which serve thousands of Copper Country residents each year. “We all have a stake in creating a …

Houghton, Michigan—The Houghton, MI Skatepark Group is holding a charity art auction at the Keweenaw Brewing Company in Houghton this Thursday, April 7 from 7-9 PM. The event will feature work from 25+ local artists. Quincy Woodwrights, a Houghton-based skateboard deck manufacturer, donated boards to the artists as canvases for …