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Governor Rick Snyder is asking the federal government for money to help young people in Flint deal with potential effects of lead exposure. The governor is seeking permission from the Obama administration to allow all young people in the city the chance to receive publicly funded health care services. Snyder’s …

A group of activists have filed a lawsuit in federal court asking a judge to rule the state violated the Safe Drinking Water Act, which led to the Flint water crisis. And the group wants the state to replace all of the lead pipes in the city at no cost …

As water bottle donations pour in from corporations and Hollywood actors, the state is now turning its attention to fixing aging lead service pipes in Flint. But Governor Rick Snyder says before that can happen they have to figure out where the pipes are. In the short term, Snyder says …

Flint’s mayor doesn’t believe residents should have to pay for city water that is undrinkable, however Karen Weaver also concedes if people stop paying their water bill the city’s water fund will run dry. The state, as part of an emergency funding plan before the legislature, has set aside $3 …

A state Senate committee has approved $28 million to help the city Flint deal with its water crisis. The money was requested in the governor’s State of the State address to help supply the Flint with bottled water, water filters and testing kits. The same legislation moved swiftly through the …

New charges are expected in a case involving a robbery at a South Range bar. 36-year-old Sasha Anderson is accused of playing a role in the robbery of the South Range VFW in December. Authorities are also still looking for 36-year old Clinton Jarriel in connection to the robbery. The …

When it comes to helping kids, everyone can bowl a perfect game. Registration is now open for the 24th Annual Copper Country Bowl for Kids. The event supports Big Brothers—Big Sisters of U.P. Kids and is scheduled to take place on Saturday – March 19 at the Mine Shaft in …

Houghton, Michigan—Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is currently planning this year’s Keweenaw Gold annual fundraiser. It will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016, at The Continental Fire Company in Houghton. This year, the theme and focus of the event will be “Keweenaw Gold—Our Community Rocks”. Participants will enjoy the evening …

A corporation that operates two paper mills in the Upper Peninsula announced Tuesday that it’s filing for bankruptcy. Verso Corporation officials said the company and its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy …

For ABC-10’s Chelsea Snyder’s original story, click here. The Village of Ontonagon is ready to take the next step in its revitalization. The area was one of the four communities in Michigan to be selected for the sustainable small harbor management strategy project. The public got its first look at …