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A special Michigan House panel will dive into evidence today against two state lawmakers accused of misusing taxpayer resources. An internal investigation found State Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat had staffers do political work on state time, among others things. State Representative Ed McBroom chairs the special committee and …

Walking five miles is one way to enjoy a day where we take a break from all our hard work. The 12th Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk was held in Houghton and Hancock, presented by U.P. Health System—Portage. The 5-mile walk took participants across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and …

The case against the suspect accused to breaking into three Hancock churches is moving forward. 20-year-old Michael Cote appeared in 97th District Court today. Cote is charged with two counts of Breaking and Entering with Intent–both 10 year felonies–and Malicious Destruction of Property, a five year felony. Police say Cote …

Michigan Tech students continue to be in high demand from potential employers. To help bring them together, the university has launched Career FEST, beginning with Foundry Day Thursday on campus. Career FEST is an enhancement of Tech’s biannual Career Fairs, providing additional opportunities for students to speak with recruiters. Career Development …

HANCOCK, Mich. – Get up, get out, and get walking on Monday, Sept. 7 for the 12th annual UP Health System – Portage Labor Day Bridge Walk. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Kestner Waterfront Park (Chutes and Ladders) in Houghton, with the five-mile walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. …

CALUMET – State Representative Scott Dianda (D- Calumet) will attend a bridge naming dedication on Saturday, September 5th at 3p.m. EST at the bridge located on highway M-64 over the Ontonagon River in Ontonagon Township to honor and recognize Ontonagon County veterans. Dianda’s HB 5715, now Public Act 498 of …

Keweenaw National Historical Park and Isle Royale National Park invite all 4th grade students to visit the parks as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting September 1st, 4th grade students can go towww.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry …

Washington, DC – The VA Inspector General released a report this morning indicating that the over 300,000 veterans died while waiting in the VA backlog to receive care. These veterans were among the 800,000 total who were caught in the backlog. The report went on to indicate that VA employees …

Pork sausage patty products shipped to Michigan and ten other states are being recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. At issue are nearly 90,000 pounds of Johnsonville Grillers cheddar cheese and bacon flavor produced in May of this year, according to the U-S Department of Agriculture. The …

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the Michigan House are pushing a series of energy reform bills they say will boost access to renewable energy. State Representative Gary Glenn is sponsoring one the measures and says proposals already floated in the House, Senate and by the governor would do the …