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The Hancock City Council has voted not to permanently close Scott Street. The street is barricaded off during the winter at the Elm Street intersection. The city had received a request to close the steep road even during the summer. Several residents spoke during a public hearing on the matter. …

Students from Baraga High School and Middle School spent part of the day volunteering at the Copper Country Humane Society. The students are members of the student council and part of S.A.D.D.—Students Against Destructive Decisions. Student Council President Courtney Mayo was impressed with how many students were helping out. Baraga …

Two Houghton Middle School students have come up with a way to run the distance to Connecticut without leaving the Copper Country, while raising money to help fight cancer. Eight graders Grace Bergstrom and Sam Olson developed the idea to encourage people to get sponsors to pledge money for each …

HOUGHTON — A new middle school scholarship program is now available for Michigan Technological University’s 2015 Summer Youth Programs during the July 26-August 1 session. The program offers a week-long discovery of the field of robotics from two new perspectives. By working with two of Michigan Tech’s robots (GUPPIE and …

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 …