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Flying a drone near a prison in Michigan would be illegal, under legislation sent to the full Senate. The bills would prohibit flying a drone within 1,000 feet of any correctional facility in the state. Violators could be charged with a felony punishable by up to four years in prison …

The chair of the state Senate education committee wants to know why there aren’t more kids proficient in reading in third grade. State Senator Phil Pavlov says he’s concerned that Michigan has made the largest investment in early childhood education in the country and kids still are making it to …

The nearly two week investigation into reports of an assault in Hancock is finished. Hancock Police Chief Wayne Butler says the information has been turned over to the county prosecutor. In Butler’s report, he indicates that on the night of October 8th, there was a gathering of people at a …

The City of Houghton keeps looking better and better. That’s partly due to the efforts of the city’s volunteer Beautification Committee. Volunteers will be spending the day Saturday planting 2,000 daffodil bulbs throughout the downtown gardens and waterfront. October 24th is Make A Difference Day and the group will definitely be …

Congressman Dan Benishek wants VA officials called to the carpet about their bonuses. At a hearing of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs this week, the committee voted unanimously to subpoena top VA officials to testify on abuses that occurred with relocation incentives at the VA hospital in Philadelphia. An …

The County of Keweenaw has been awarded $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Keweenaw County Mountain Lodge Study Project. The announcement comes from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation which approved the grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The Keweenaw County Mountain Lodge is currently owned by Keweenaw …

Downtown Houghton will once again crawl with ghosts and goblins–as well as fairy princesses and superheroes–as the 7th annual Treat Street event arrives. From 5:30 to 7:00pm Friday, kids can visit the City Center and several businesses along Sheldon Avenue collecting candy and other prizes. Free reflective safe trick or …

The village of Ontonagon is in the process of getting some major improvements. They are one of four communities in Michigan selected for the sustainable small harbor management strategy project. The project is part of a case study designed to help small harbor communities develop ways to attract businesses and …

Legislation increasing the penalty for not pulling over for an emergency vehicle passed the state Senate Wednesday. Currently in Michigan, you can be fined up to $100 or for commercial vehicles up to $250 for failing to move over for an ambulance, police car, fire truck or other emergency vehicle. …

A state lawmaker from the Upper Peninsula is calling for a vote of no confidence against Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle. State Representative Scott Dianda has introduced a resolution calling for the vote saying Steudle has mismanaged millions of dollars. Dianda points to the 2010 lease of rail …