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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says no hunting-related fatalities were reported during the state’s 2015 hunting seasons. It was the second year in a row without a weapon-related fatality. The state says 13 injuries were reported last year, many the result of self-inflicted gunshots. Six of the 13 injury …

Another lawsuit has been filed over the Flint Water Crisis. The suit – filed by the same firm that represented thousands affected by pollution from the 9-11 terror attacks – accuses the Governor, his Chief of Staff Dennis Muchmore and the Michigan Department of Environmental quality of an “intentional scheme” …

Do you feel stressed out? If so you’re not alone. The annual American Psychological Association Stress Survey found that levels of extreme stress were rising – 24 percent of people surveyed said they were highly stressed in 2015, up from 18 percent in 2014. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has …

The return of cold weather to the lower part of the state has blueberry growers concerned. Michigan Blueberry Growers’ CEO Larry Ensfield says the western part of the Lower Peninsula will likely feel the greatest impact. Ensfield says cold temperatures could potentially damage the crop. Cold temperatures for today and Saturday are …

While the Michigan Department of Education mulls over proposed guidelines for providing a safe environment for LGBTQ students, many residents are voicing their opinion on whether this is good for schools. One of those voices comes from the group of students that these guidelines are designed to help. Michigan Tech …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation’s annual Keweenaw Gold fundraiser is being hailed as a success. The fundraiser, held March 22nd, rose over $33,000. Two awards were presented during the evening. The Herman “Winks” Gundlach, Jr. Award was presented to Joe Kirkish for giving to 17 different organizations’ endowments last year. The …

Computer Science is one of the fastest growing fields and young women are finding they can have successful careers in it. High School girls visited the campus of Michigan Tech to learn some basic computing skills. In one event, the students designed a virtual reality program then got to see …

Two Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office are putting their skills to work in managing the local jail. Deputies Larry Lindlbauer and Tyler Harju recently graduated from the Corrections Officer Training Academy in Marquette County. The four week academy offers a comprehensive, interactive instruction program in various disciplines for …

The Michigan Department of Education is encouraging residents to consider new guidelines being looked at that will, among other things, allow transgender students to choose which bathroom they use at school. The guidelines outline policies for safe and supportive learning environments for LGBTQ students in schools in hopes that students …

The Calumet man who fled from police Thursday was arraigned Friday in Houghton County District Court. Thirty–three year old Patrick Shey is facing four felony charges: second degree home invasion, third degree fleeing from police, possession of a controlled substance- analogues and resisting, obstructing and assaulting a police officer. Shey …