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As promised, a Michigan Senate committee Thursday approved a supplemental spending bill to add $1 million to a fund to cover the cost of cancer treatments for first responders in the state. State Senator Dave Hildenbrand, R-Lowell, last week pledged to move the bill out of committee after firefighters converged …

The Michigan House is slated to vote Thursday on a nearly $50 million emergency funding bill that will keep Detroit Public Schools open for the rest of the school year. The $48.7 million will come from the state’s tobacco settlement fund. DPS’ new transition manager told lawmakers last week the …

The state senator representing Flint wants the governor to be straight with lawmakers on a congressional panel holding a hearing on the Flint water crisis. Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich says the governor should steer clear of talking points and answer questions truthfully. Ananich says Rick Snyder owes at least …

The Houghton County Medical Care Facility will not be privatized. A large crowd of concerned citizens attended the regular meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners Tuesday after rumors circulated that the board was considering the option. Commissioner Eugene Londo asked how the rumor got started and that was …

HOUGHTON, Mich.—After more than a year of research and input from Michigan Tech student-athletes, staff, alumni and friends, the University today revealed a new visual identity to represent its 14 varsity athletics programs. New spirit marks convey the qualities for which the Huskies stand — excellence, integrity, loyalty, passion, teamwork …

A fundraising campaign to alleviate hunger in the Copper Country is off to a great start. The Portage Health Foundation launched their Stop the Roar of Hunger campaign on December 1st, which was #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Their goal is to raise at least $50,000 that will fund …

Students at L’Anse Junior High School are showing off their science knowledge. Roughly 165 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade began preparation for their Science Fair in January. On Tuesday, all of their final products were on display for other students and parents. L’Anse Junior High Science Teacher Jen …

The “Campus Read” event held annually at Finlandia University brings the community together to celebrate literature in all its forms. This year’s theme focuses on authors of the Northern Great Lakes Region and writing inspired by the area. Assistant Professor of English at Finlandia University, Mark Lounibos, says literature-focused events …

It’s the second oldest trophy in hockey and it’s back in the Copper Country where it started. It’s 40 pounds with a chalice made of pure silver, the MacNaughton Cup was first awarded in 1913.  Only the Stanley Cup is older. For the first time in 40 years, the Michigan …

Michigan has the 7th Highest Tax Rates in the Nation, according to a WalletHub Study. The analysis looked at the various tax rates among the 50 states and District of Columbia in terms of the national average consumer’s income and spending habits. With first representing the lowest and 25th the …