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The pediatrician who exposed high lead levels in Flint children is now looking into whether the city’s lead-tainted water caused pregnant women to miscarry. Doctor Mona Hanna-Attisha of Flint’s Hurley Medical Center and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services told MLive the research has already begun, but it’s …

A state lawmaker is accusing the governor of caring more about his public image than the health of Flint residents, following allegations Governor Rick Snyder withheld lead-test results. Emails obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests by the Flint Journal suggest the governor ordered the Department of Environmental Quality …

The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a fatal snowmobile accident by Negaunee Regional dispatch. The accident occurred on Trail #13, 1/4mile South of Old Victoria Rd. in Rockland Township. It is believed the driver of the vehicle, 36-year-old Brady Allan Kuennen of Waucoma, Iowa was traveling on Trail …

Valentine’s Day makes a great day to support three local organizations you love. Musician Scott Helmer will be appearing Sunday at the Calumet Theater as part of his Support Your Cause Tour. Calumet Theater Executive Director Laura Miller said, “Scott Helmer is an acoustic guitar player and a singer and …

Hubbell, Michigan—Our Lady of Mercy nursing home in Hubbell is sponsoring three Alive Inside webinar trainings Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 16-18, from 1 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. The trainings will be held in the conference room of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services next to J.C. Penney …

Tragic news from downstate is prompting health officials to remind citizens about the importance of vaccinations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the first influenza–associated pediatric death of this flu season was a school–aged child from southeastern Michigan. Despite the mild flu season thus far, experts say …

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are continuing their investigation into the finding of a dead mountain lion earlier this month in Dickinson County, about 4 miles north of Iron Mountain. The dead male cougar, or mountain lion, was discovered Feb. 1 by a woman walking her dog. She …

There are some exciting new developments on the business side of downtown Houghton. The Travelodge hotel on the west end will undergo a major renovation this Spring along with a rebranding. At the regular meeting of the Houghton City Council, City Manager Eric Waara said the location will become a …

Icy roads mean dangerous driving conditions. That’s something the Houghton Police Department is urging motorists to remember. At the regular meeting of the Houghton City Council, Police Chief John Donnelly said they have seen a possible record number of accidents in the last couple of days. There have been 28 …

Flint residents came to the Capitol Wednesday to protest outside the room where Governor Rick Snyder was presenting his 2016-17 budget. The governor had to make his budget presentation while in the background chants could be heard from protesters shouting for his resignation. Nakiya Wakes is a Flint resident. She …