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A Michigan House committee has approved a two-bill package reforming Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance law. The votes were 9-to-6, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing. Republican sponsors say it’s an effort to reduce costs in the system. Democrats voted against the legislation, fearing it will short change those who need …

A Michigan House committee has approved a nearly $16 billion education budget – sending the bill to the full House for a vote. The bill – approved on a 17-12 vote – would spend more per student than the governor wanted but does so in a roundabout way. Instead of …

The Coast Guard continues to monitor a 603-foot bulk carrier that ran aground in the St. Marys River near De Tour Village, Michigan early Wednesday. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie received a message around 1 a.m. Wednesday that the Canadian-flagged bulk carrier Mississagi ran aground in the Potagannissing Bay. …

The suspect allegedly involved in a 12-hour standoff with police in Copper City is expected to be back in court today. Bond for 64-year-old Jerome Michael Flum was set yesterday at $500,000 cash. Flum will appear again in Houghton County District Court for a bond hearing to revisit that decision. …

Residents near the Garnet Street Park in Houghton will soon be able to share their love of books through a small free community library. At their regular meeting Wednesday, the Houghton City Council approved the installment of a Little Free Library in the park, an effort being led by Houghton …

Speeding is already dangerous and against the law, but speeding through school zones also puts children at risk. To remind drivers of their current speed, there is a solar powered speed sign located near the Houghton Elementary School. Soon, there will be two more of them placed on either side …

It’s a situation that all of us hope will never happen in the Copper Country, but if a gunman is loose in the area, local law enforcement are taking steps to be ready. During his report to the Houghton City Council at Wednesday’s regular meeting, Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly …

A group of veterans from the U.P. are home after being treated to a trip to Washington D.C. in honor of their service. The annual event is organized by the Honor Flight Network, which is a non-profit organization that focuses on sending veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect …

The Rotaract Club of Houghton–Hancock will present a check for $2,800 to the Houghton County Energy Efficiency Team to the Houghton Rotary Club today. Rotaract raised the funds at its April 10 Great Gatsby Charity Ball, which attracted more than 200 students and community members for an evening of Jazz …

Eight teams of Copper Country high school students are competing in this year’s Local History Smackdown this evening. The teams will field questions about local history, geography, and geology, including two rounds based on photos. Two wrong answers and teams are out of play. Students have been preparing for this …