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The lawyer for former State Rep. Todd Courser says charges against his client that deal with an attempted cover-up of an extramarital affair are both “baseless” and “political.” In a statement, the attorney for the former legislator who resigned last year says the charges are designed to take the heat …

A state Senate committee could be ready to move bills this week to reorganize Detroit Public Schools. The Senate Oversight Committee has listened to weeks of testimony on the Senate plan to overhaul DPS and dig the district out of debt. Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof chairs that committee. He …

A state Senate committee could be ready to move bills this week to reorganize Detroit Public Schools. The Senate Oversight Committee has listened to weeks of testimony on the Senate plan to overhaul DPS and dig the district out of debt. Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof chairs that committee. He …

The question of how to support higher education in the future continues to be bandied about. And one proposal that could surface would seek help from the federal government. States have supported higher education for many years. But Dan Hurley of the Michigan Association of State Universities also supports the …

The question of how to support higher education in the future continues to be bandied about. And one proposal that could surface would seek help from the federal government. States have supported higher education for many years. But Dan Hurley of the Michigan Association of State Universities also supports the …

A Michigan House committee is giving legislation that cracks down on aggressive panhandling a onceover. It would make it illegal to intimidate a person, or threaten them, so they’ll give the panhandler money. State Representative Mike McCready is sponsoring the bills and says he’s seen an uptick in complaints from …

A Michigan House committee is giving legislation that cracks down on aggressive panhandling a onceover. It would make it illegal to intimidate a person, or threaten them, so they’ll give the panhandler money. State Representative Mike McCready is sponsoring the bills and says he’s seen an uptick in complaints from …

Once again, downtown Calumet buzzes with excitement as the 7th annual CopperDog 150 comes to a close. The race consists of three days and three legs totaling just over 125 miles. Last year’s champion, Dennis LaBoda, stayed in the lead for the first two legs but was followed closely by …

Downtown Calumet is in the final preparations before the start of tonight’s CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race. The opening ceremony begins at 6:30 with the first team out of the chute at 7pm. Volunteer Coordinator Brian Donnelly says this is one of the premiere events for the Keweenaw. The teams …

One of the obstacles to getting treatment for cancer in the Copper Country is the travel necessary to receive specialized care. A grant from The Keller Community Foundation out of Minnesota to the Portage Health Foundation is providing a way to ease the financial burden of having to make those …