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An award-winning program at Michigan Tech is offering new degree options for students in two departments. The Peace Corps Master’s International program, which allows students to earn a master’s degree while simultaneously serving in the Peace Corps, will now include students in computer science as well as electrical and computer …

Local startup businesses can now have another resource in their corner, thanks to the MTEC Smartzone and Michigan Tech’s Office of Innovation and Industry Management. In order to connect the startups to opportunities for capital, an angel investor network is being developed, which will help fill the financial gap and …

AAA says Thanksgiving holiday travel is expected to reach the highest level since 2007, with nearly 1.5 Michiganders and over 46.3 million Americans taking a trip. The 2014 forecast is 4.9 percent higher than the 1.4 million Michiganders and 4.2 percent higher than the 44.4 million Americans who traveled last …

A female student at Michigan Tech has reported to the authorities that she was sexually assaulted on campus last week. According to the university website, the female student was walking outside the Walker Arts and Humanities Center on Saturday, Nov. 15 between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., when the alleged …

If you ever wanted to make a contribution to a park or outdoor area in Hancock, now is your chance. Last night, the city council approved the establishment of a parks and recreation endowment that would be facilitated through the Keweenaw Community Foundation. The donations can come from anyone and …

Regulations are coming for open fires and burning in the city of Hancock. A new ordinance was proposed last night at the Hancock City Council meeting. City Manager Glenn Anderson says the ordinance came from complaints by residents and police officers and will outline what you can and can’t do. …

The Upper Peninsula Power Company says the controversy over the financial impact of keeping the Presque Isle Power Plant in Marquette open is a complex issue and is sure to change. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, which maintains the electric grid in the Midwest, determined that the plant was needed …

Aspirus Keweenaw has been once again honored for their work and quality care. The hospital has been recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for 2013. The designation comes from their work in treating pneumonia as well as surgical care. Aspirus is one of …

With the holiday shopping season just one week away, some state lawmakers are pushing a bill that would give some Michigan workers more notice about their shifts, ahead of Thanksgiving. The measure would require an employer to give an employee their schedule at least 24-hours ahead of time, or else …

Power has been restored in Chassell after some UPPCO customers were left in the dark last night when a car accident knocked out an electric pole. UPPCO says a car that crashed into the pole caused a power outage in the Chassell and Pelkie areas that left just under 600 …