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Legislation to make it easier for firefighters coming from out-of-state to be certified in Michigan awaits action in the full Senate. Bill sponsor, State Senator Dale Zorn, says the bill would provide firefighter certification reciprocity with states that have the same certification standards as Michigan. He says the measure would …

A bill to prohibit sanctuary cities in Michigan is under consideration at the state Capitol. Michigan has two sanctuary cities, Detroit and Ann Arbor. The designation discourages local police from asking about immigration status, which means that information can’t be shared with the federal government. State Senator Mike Kowall is …

Baraga County Memorial Hospital announces Margie Hale has been named the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2015. Since the departure of former CEO, Tim Zwickey, Ms. Hale has held the dual role of Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at BCMH. “Margie has done an outstanding job …

Art is returning to the historic Vertin Building in Calumet. The iconic former department store on the corner of Oak and Sixth Streets was converted to an art gallery until its closure in 2012. Now a co-op of art enthusiasts have reopened the gallery for art, antiques and collectibles. Vertin …

Michigan Tech is in the process of getting millions of dollars back from the Michigan Public Schools Employees Retirement System. Tech was one of seven state universities to receive a refund due to a miscalculation on the payments owed to the pension program. Tech has been overbilled for almost two …

Fall cleanup efforts officially begin today in Houghton. Residents are invited to bring debris from their cleanup to the Trash Collection Center at the City Garage, located on the corner of Technical Avenue and Gundlach Road. Drop-off is self serve only and all garbage must be put in the dumpsters …

Deer hunting season for bow hunters in Michigan is now underway. Though the deer herd is not as strong as some past years, DNR Wildlife Biologist Brian Roell says bear are in good supply. Multiple subsequent harsh winters have been hard on the deer population, likely resulting in a lower …

A bill allowing Michigan drivers to show proof of car insurance on their smartphone awaits the governor’s signature. The measure, which has already passed the House, cleared the state Senate Wednesday. State Representative Aric Nesbitt is behind the bill and says it should save people the hassle and headache of …

A Michigan House committee has approved a revamped bill to change the way teachers and administrators are evaluated in the state. Thursday’s vote comes after multiple rounds of testimony and a summer filled with back-and-forth negotiations. State Representative Adam Zemke says the changes made to the bill are all about …

Legislation headed to the state House would crack down on companies that deceive Michigan citizens into buying public documents at inflated costs. State Senator Curtis Hertel, who is a former register of deeds, is the main sponsor of the legislation. He says these companies often deceive customers by sending out …