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Governor Rick Snyder says progress is being made in talks with legislative leaders toward a road funding solution. While Snyder won’t release any details on the talks, he is hopeful the House and Senate leadership will have a plan to present to members soon. He says a set of common …

UPDATE: The escaped inmate is now in custody.  Revoir was seen in the Painesdale area and a tip was called into 911 with his direction of travel.  He was captured within minutes of the call without incident. ————————————————————————————————————- We have an update on the search for an inmate who walked …

The Michigan Tech Campus is buzzing with excitement this week as the Homecoming game approaches. Homecoming week activities include water balloon dodgeball and tug of war, a student talent showcase, a relay race on the Tech trails, and everyone’s favorite the Cardboard boat races. The Homecoming Court had a busier …

WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) supported H.R. 2406, the ” Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, during a markup in the House Committee on Natural Resources today. This legislation, which he helped author, will work to protect and enrich our Nation’s hunting and fishing heritage while also promoting …

Finlandia University Campus Ministry, Western U.P. Food Bank and Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank are working together to bring a mobile food pantry to Hancock on Tuesday, October 20 at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Old Main just off Quincy Street on Finlandia’s campus. “Helping our neighbors …

September 2015 will go into the books as one of the warmest ever on record for the Copper Country. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says well above normal temperature during the month resulted in the second hottest September and the areas third driest. The previous record average high was …

A Bruce Crossing man is dead following a crash on his motorcycle. The Michigan State Police Wakefield Post say troopers were called out to the crash around 4:00pm Wednesday. The accident happened near Forest Road 5333 in Haight Township in Ontonagon County. A passing motorist discovered the crash in an …

HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University recently inducted two alumni and one honorary member into the Academy of Educators. During ceremonies held Oct. 3, Darrell R. Hendrickson and Charles G. Shepke, along with Honorary Member Dennis Harbour were inducted as the Class of 2015. Hendrickson, is a Michigan Tech Alumnus who …

Two state departments say there is no evidence that Planned Parenthood is illegally handling fetal tissue in Michigan. MLive reports that the determination by the Michigan Departments of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS) follows what they call a through review of inspections of licensed …

Things are looking good for college grads looking for jobs this year. In fact, there has been explosive growth in job opportunities for the third straight year, according to Phil Gardner, Michigan State University economist and author of the nation’s largest annual survey of US employers. He says companies in …