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The Michigan House is expected to vote soon on a measure allowing drivers to present “electronic” proof of insurance during a traffic stop, instead of being required to have a paper copy of it. The bill is the result of complaints from some insured motorists who say they’re penalized just …

New streets, new lighting, new sidewalks and a complete re-envisioning of the streetscape of downtown Hancock–that’s what residents and business owners will have to look forward to once a major road reconstruction project is complete. But first, they will have to endure a summer full of road closures and detours …

Every child needs companionship and someone to look up to. Big Brothers/Big Sisters provides mentoring relationships to children, helping to make a positive difference in their lives. To help keep this essential service going, U.P. Kids is hosting their Bowl for Kids event Saturday at the Mine Shaft in Houghton. …

Despite efforts by the National Football League and others to bring attention to domestic violence, many women right here in the Copper Country are victims of abuse. The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home helps to protect these women by giving them a place to stay, guidance on taking their lives …

Be advised that the Portage Lake Lift Bridge is scheduled for an overnight closure this weekend. The bridge will be closed for 11 and a half hours starting Saturday night at 9:00pm and will not reopen until 8:30am Sunday morning. Snowmobiles will not be able to cross while the bridge …

It’s the 3rd oldest cup in the country, sometimes referred to as the Stanley Cup of the North–the battle for the Gibson Cup is here. First awarded in 1939, the cup is named after hockey Hall of Famer “Doc” Gibson.  It eventually ended up on a shelf. Calumet Wolverines Coach …

Local governments should have the first crack at used snow removal equipment being sold by the Michigan Department of Transportation. That’s what State Representative Scott Dianda believes. Dianda introduced a bill this week that would require MDOT to give local governments the first chance to bid on the equipment at …

Future Mark is closing its paper mill in Manistique. The company issued a statement Wednesday night confirming that the mill will be closing around March 24th, which is next Tuesday. Company CEO Matthew Nightingale says that the decision comes because of “large cash needs” that would be required to keep …

The Escanaba Electric Department fired up its new “temporary” substation on Thursday. The substation was built to replace the one that exploded on February 2nd. It replaces a portable substation that’s been on loan to the city from We Energies since the explosion happened. The cause of the blast has …

An Upper Michigan man has been sentenced to prison on child pornography charges. 28-year-old Eric Masters of St. Ignace was sentenced to 50-years in federal prison for producing child pornography involving three girls, aged 18 months to 12 years old. He also was ordered to pay over $76,000 in restitution. …