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Employees would have the option to walk back Michigan’s controversial right to work law under legislation introduced in the Michigan House. State Representative Robert Kosowski, a Democrat, is sponsoring the bills and says employees could unionize – including requiring dues be paid – if 75 percent of employees vote to …

Former state lawmakers Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat made their first appearance in court Tuesday to face felony charges stemming from an investigation into the cover-up of their sex scandal. Courser was arraigned in Ingham County District court on one count of perjury and three counts of misconduct while Cindy …

Legislation to prohibit lawmakers who are kicked out of office from running again in a special election is slated for a hearing Wednesday in the Michigan House. State Representative Lisa Posthumus-Lyons introduced the bill Tuesday. She first hinted at the measure after former State Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat …

A second round of water tap tests in Flint show nine-percent of homes exceed the federally safe limit for lead. Results from 423 of the nearly 600 sentinel sites in Flint show that more than 91-percent of samples are at or below 15 parts per billion, which is the federal …

The Houghton-Portage Township Schools will host a Community Forum in the high school library to outline the infrastructure upgrades and technologies to be included in the May bond referendum on Wednesday, March 2. The program kicks off with a presentation at 6:30pm featuring school and community leaders. The event is …

Spring load restrictions are about to go into effect. Starting March 5th, which is this Saturday, the maximum legal axle loads will be reduced to 65% of normal loads as prescribed by the Michigan Vehicle Code. Examples of loads for vehicles with one steering axle are: Maximum Gross Weight with 13.00 …

The idea of rail service returning to the Keweenaw is picking up steam. The topic has been a hot one among legislators in 2016 with attention being paid to it by those seeking office and those currently serving in the electorate. Democrat Lon Johnson and Republican Jason Allen, both vying …

The 36th Annual Great Bear Chase ski race takes place this Saturday on the Swedetown Trails in Calumet. Health and Fitness Manager for U.P. Health System—Portage Angela Luskin says it takes a community-wide effort to make the event possible. Several volunteer positions are available for both those would rather stay …

Hancock, Michigan—The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its spring granting cycle. $15,100 is available from the Kellogg Youth Fund for local organizations benefiting youth in grades 6-12. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to the KCF office no …

Calumet Township and the Copper Country Curling Club is inviting the public to attend the Grand Opening of the Drill Shop Project. The club raised over $32,000 to re-purpose the C & H Drill Shop building to create a year-around recreation & curling center. You’re invited to come see the …