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The number of Michigan residents participating in a net metering program continues to grow, according to the state’s Public Service Commission (MPSC). Judy Palnau of the MPSC says, under the program, customers that use solar power and produce excess electricity, give that power back to their utility in return for …

The state is holding an informational meeting tonight for beef and dairy cattle producers concerned about bovine tuberculosis. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently confirmed a small beef herd in Alcona County tested positive for bovine TB. Department spokeswoman, Jennifer Holton, says the herd is the 62nd …

The 100 mile an hour winds and large hail that accompanied Sunday night’s storms in northwest Michigan took a toll on farmer’s apple and sweet cherry crops. Nikki Rothwell, an educator with Michigan State University Extension, says wind-whipped apples were bruised and others pockmarked by hail. She suspects the bruised …

Legislation making it illegal to force someone to have an abortion tops one Michigan House committee chairs agenda. State Representative Kurt Heise chairs the House Criminal Justice Committee and has slated the bill atop the committees docket. It isn’t scheduled to meet again until late September. State Representative Amanda Price …

The Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival begins today. Among the opening day’s festivities are the art and technology blended art show called Scale at the Rozsa Center. The Quincy Mine is offering tours throughout the day. Two events at Finlandia University include a presentation on hand-washing and a demonstration on the birthing …

Veterans with questions concerning their benefits and other issues can get the answers they need an event Thursday. Congressman Dan Benishek will be hosting a Veterans Assistance Fair in Houghton at Michigan Tech’s Wood Gym. Local Veterans Service Officers will be there to assist veterans in filing claims, submitting fee …

The 17th annual Camp 911 is taking place this week at the Mercy EMS Facility on Airport Road in Hancock. The camp is free to students who are completing or entering sixth grade in a Houghton or Keweenaw County school. UP Health System – Portage, Aspirus Keweenaw, and Mercy EMS …

Finlandia University has been awarded more than $286,000 annually for the next five years by the U.S. Education Department. The funds will help provide students with academic and other support services they need to stay in college and earn a bachelors degree. These students meet income guidelines, are the first …

UP Health System – Portage is proud to welcome Tara Robinette, MD to its Emergency Department. Dr. Robinette is a board certified emergency medicine physician and began seeing patients on August 1, 2015. Dr. Robinette completed medical school at Michigan State University in 2011 and residency training at the University …

Four people are facing misdemeanor charges related to buying and selling black bear parts. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says three suspects from Kent County and one from Chippewa County were arrested after a multi-year investigation by the DNR’s Special Investigations Unit. DNR Detective Lieutenant Jason Haines says there …