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A bill to eliminate the parental rights of a rapist cleared the state Senate Tuesday. Under current law, parental rights can be terminated after a rape conviction, but this legislation would ask for only clear and convincing evidence to terminate parental rights. Supporters of the legislation say rapists should not …

The governor has signed a bill into law aimed at cutting in to a substitute teacher shortage in the state. The new law will allow retired teachers to return to the district they retired from – and not lose their pension benefits or health benefits – so long as they …

Preventing teenage prescription drug overdoses is the goal of a bill signed into law by the governor Wednesday. The legislation would exempt those under 21 from criminal penalties when trying to get medical help for themselves or another person for a prescription drug overdose. Supporters say the current law serves …

Gray wolves will remain on the endangered species list despite an 11th hour attempt to have them removed. Some members of congress were hoping to work removing gray wolves from the endangered species list into a massive congressional tax and spending plan, but it didn’t make the cut. State Representative …

Local businesses are being sought out to advertise in publications that promote Michigan Tech athletics outside the area. The problem is, these solicitors have nothing to do with Michigan Tech. Michigan Tech’s Associate Athletic Director for External Relations Joel Isaacson said, “They’re selling program advertising space and we’re just concerned …

Inmates in the Houghton County Jail will soon benefit from a new kitchen. The design for renovating the old kitchen and putting on an addition for a walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer were approved by the Houghton County Board of Commissioners at their final meeting of 2015 Tuesday. The project still needs …

Recipients have been named for two professorships endowed by Dave House, an alumnus and longtime supporter of Michigan Technological University.  The House Family Foundation gave $1 million to support each professorship and another $270,00 to fund graduate student assistantships. Min Song, chair of the Department of Computer Science at Michigan …

Students at Michigan Tech are feeling the pressure of exams, but two puppies provide a much needed break from studying. 1 year old Lulu and 12 week old Gordie visit the Outdoor Adventure Center at Tech to help students who are stressed with school or are missing their own pets. …

Nearly two-percent more Michiganders will be traveling more than 50 miles during the year-end holiday season compared to last year, according to AAA. More than 3.1 million people traveled at least that far during last year’s holiday. AAA says the upward trend marks the highest travel volume for the holiday …

The Michigan State Police is bracing for a slew of retirements over the next five years. Over 400 troopers could retire between 2016 and 2020. Michigan State Police Captain Greg Zarotney tells a Michigan House panel it will take upwards of 1,000 prospective troopers to fill those vacancies. That’s because …