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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel will apply lampricides to the Gratiot River (Keweenaw County) to kill sea lamprey larvae burrowed in the stream bottom.  Applications will be conducted on or about July 6-10, 2015 in accordance with State of Michigan permits. Applications will be complete in about two days.  …

An environmental watchdog group is voicing their concerns surrounding the Eagle Mine and the effect on ground and surface water. “Save the Wild U.P” President Kathleen Heideman says they are concerned about the long term effects of mining on surface water, drinking water and water sheds. “Treated industrial waste water …

Native American students attending Northern Michigan University will no longer need to be enrolled in a degree-granting program to receive the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver. NMU President Fritz Erickson announced the change during a meeting with members of the Hannahville Indian Community. He said it is meant to assist Native …

It’s been a busy June for an endangered bird in Michigan. Seven peregrine falcons have hatched in different parts of the Upper Peninsula this month – three in Houghton and four in Sault Ste. Marie. Brian Roell a state wildlife biologist in Marquette says the birds used to be on …

Another move is underway to crack down on “smurfing,” an illegal practice where several people conspire to buy large amounts of Pseudoephedrine, used in the making of methamphetamine. Currently it’s a 10-year felony, but has been difficult to prove in court. State House Democrat John Kivela of Marquette allowing only …

New research into a drug to treat a particularly deadly form of children’s cancer could lead to better outcomes for patients. Dr. Giselle Sholler of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids published the report on a drug called DFMO used to treat neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer with a long-term …

A ruling by the U-S Supreme Court Monday won’t change the plans of two of Michigan’s largest utility companies to shut down old coal-fired power plants. The ruling had to do with a mandate by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air emissions. Despite a decision that sides with utilities, …

The winners of the Pasty Bake-Off are known, but the decision on what to name the Pasty mascot has yet to be decided. This year’s Pastyfest in Agassiz Park in Calumet saw great weather and a great crowd. The two featured pasty vendors, Mohawk Superette and Lindell’s in Lake Linden, …

While elections for Michigan’s First Congressional District are still over a year away, Congressman Dan Benishek already has an opponent aiming for his seat. Lon Johnson announced his candidacy Thursday evening in Ishpeming. He will be running on the Democrat ticket against Benishek, the incumbent Republican. In response to recent developments …

Average gas prices have stabilized this week in Michigan, according to a new survey from AAA Michigan. The survey found that Michigan’s current statewide average is about $2.88 per gallon, relatively unchanged from last week’s average and about $1.01 less than this same time last year. The current Metro Detroit …