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The Sherman Township Volunteer Fire Department in Keweenaw County is receiving a grant from the federal government. The fire department has been awarded just under $25,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the Fire Prevention and Safety Program. The grants help fund professional …

Three suspects have been arrested after an investigation stemming from a search warrant executed by UPSET detectives back in February. Detectives say 29-year-old Cody Jack Anderson, 61-year-old Judy Anderson, and 38-year-old Tracy Selby were arrested late last week. Both Cody and Judy Anderson were charged with two counts of admitting …

A bill limiting the types of business regulations local governments can approve passed the House just one day after a dramatic committee hearing where protesters opposing the legislation interrupted proceedings multiple times. The measure cleared the House on a 57-52 vote. It would among other things, prohibit local governments from …

An Escanaba man accused of killing his estranged wife at her home last September was found guilty Wednesday of first degree murder. 37-year-old Kallay Batchelor had no reaction as the guilty verdict was read in Delta County Circuit Court. Family members of 32-year-old Heather Batchelor gasped and wept. During the …

A measure making it illegal to sell e-cigarettes to minors is on the way to the Michigan House. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Rick Jones, cleared the Senate Wednesday. However the legislation’s fate, if it passes the House, is up in the air. Governor Rick Snyder wants e-cigarettes classified …

Governor Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders have a final agreement on budget targets for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The $9.5 billion general fund spending plan includes $400 million for roads including $240 million considered one-time revenue from temporary changes in tax revenue forecasts. The plan also includes a 1.5 …

Lawmakers in Lansing are one step closer to banning the sale of powdered alcohol in Michigan. The Michigan Senate approved the ban unanimously Wednesday sending the bill to the House. State Senator Rick Jones, who’s sponsoring the bill, says the packets of powdered alcohol, which can be mixed with water, …

M-38 bridge work in Houghton County starts May 26   COUNTY: Houghton   HIGHWAY: M-38   CLOSEST TOWN: Nisula ESTIMATED STARTING DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2015   ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Mid-October 2015   PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be replacing the M-38 bridge over the Silver River. …

From the devastation in Nepal to the minor shakes felt in the Lower Peninsula at the beginning of the month, earthquakes have been making headlines. But what are the chances of a quake in the U.P.? Dr. Wayne Pennington, Dean of the College of Engineering at MTU, holds a PhD …

$8.7 billion in funding for the Coast Guard has been approved by the U.S House and the Great Lakes region could see some benefit as well. Specifically, money has been provided to design a new Coast Guard icebreaker for the Great Lakes. Also, a provision will require that future marine sanctuaries follow …