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The findings of a Michigan State Police investigation into extortion claims by former state Representative Todd Courser are now before the Lapeer County Prosecutor for review and possible charges. However, no details of the investigation have been released and Lapeer County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Turkelson says he won’t comment until …

The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) has its sights set on Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. “Recruiting and Informational” events are scheduled at five northern National Guard Armories: Grayling, Gladstone, Baraga, Marquette, and Sault Ste. Marie. These events provide an MYCA outline and benefits presentation along with individual applicant …

A Blue Goose is what the State Police call their patrol cars, and they’re stuffing it full of food donations. The Michigan State Police Calumet Post partnered with Econo foods for this event to raise hunger awareness and donate to local food pantries. Post Commander at the Michigan State Police …

A classic rock band originally from Australia is returning to the Calumet Theater for Veteran’s Day. With more than $30 million in album sales, the Little River Band is celebrating their 40th anniversary, They rocked the house in 2004 and three of the five members from that performance will be …

There’s a saying in the Copper Country that we have two seasons…Winter’s here and winter’s coming. City Manager Eric Waara gave an update to the city council at their regular meeting Wednesday on their efforts to get ready for the season. He says the Public Works department has been busy …

Representative Dan Benishek, along with Representative Debbie Dingell, are introducing legislation to support the efforts of the Burt Lake Band to become recognized by the federal government as an official tribe. The Burt Lake Band is a Cheboygan County based group of Native Americans who have been seeking federal recognition …

Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley has signed into law bills designed to provide Michiganders with disabilities more financial opportunities. Calley, who can sign bills when the governor is out of the state, says the bills give families a tax-exempt option to save money to support loved ones without worrying about losing …

A bill that seemed to have a simple premise came away with some bumps and bruises after a House committee hearing Wednesday. The measure, sponsored by State Representative Earl Poleski, R-Jackson, would prohibit offering an incentive to someone to run for political office, or not run. The idea is to …

A vote in the Senate on a $1.2 billion House plan to fix the roads won’t likely happen until next week. The proposal includes using $600 million from the general fund and gets the rest from diesel and gas tax increases and a $40 hike, on average, to vehicle registration …

The lieutenant governor has signed into law legislation to ban powdered alcohol in Michigan. State Senator Rick Jones sponsored the bill to prohibit the sale, use and possession of powdered alcohol, also known as “palcohol.” He says the problem with the product is that it was being marketed to teens. …