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It’s now the third year since White Nose Syndrome first started killing bats in the Upper Peninsula. The hundreds of abandoned mines in the Western U.P. make a terrific habitat for many species of bats, as well as fertile ground for the spread of the disease. DNR Wildlife Biologist John …

April 1st marks the first day of the open water fishing season. The DNR Fisheries Division holds community meetings this time of year to answer any questions anglers might have about the upcoming season. George Madison, a Fisheries Supervisor presented at the 3 Western Upper Peninsula meetings, including the last …

A Fortune Magazine reader’s poll says that Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is number one on the list of the 19 most disappointing leaders in the world, because of his role in the Flint water crisis. Flint had switched water sources while under an emergency manager appointed by the governor. The …

A computer-modeling study from the University of Michigan shows that more than 700 miles of shoreline in Lakes Huron and Michigan are potentially vulnerable to oil spills if there’s a pipeline rupture beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Researchers ran more than 800 different simulations of an oil release from the …

A measure introduced in the Michigan House before lawmakers left for a two week spring break would require daycare centers to implement safe sleep policies for babies under the age of one and provide a copy of the policy to parents. State Representative Andy Schor is sponsoring the bill and …

State Senate Democrat Virgil Smith, who has been sentenced to 10-months in jail for a felony conviction, submitted his resignation from the upper chamber Thursday. The Senate Business Office received Smith’s letter of resignation around 12:50 p.m. according to Senate Republican spokeswoman Amber McCann. Smith’s resignation will become official when …

It’s tax season, and a spokesman for Michigan’s treasury department says the earlier you file the better. Terry Stanton of the state treasury department says people who file early and do it by e-file could see their tax return, if they’re getting one, within 7 to 10 business days. While …

An inmate who escaped from the Houghton County Jail last summer may be back in the area. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says they received a tip just before 11am Thursday that escaped inmate John Saatio was seen walking on US-41 near the Michigan Tech Campus. After searching the Houghton/Hancock …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that a new fishing license season begins Friday, April 1, which coincides with the new regulation cycle. All 2015 fishing licenses are good through Thursday, March 31. Anglers have five options to choose from when making their purchase. All fishing licenses are …

Michigan Tech is getting a nod from SmartAsset, a digital financial analysis company based out of New York. Tech Today, Michigan Tech’s newsletter, says the University is listed as second in the state when comparing the cost of a college education to graduates’ average starting salaries. This is the second …