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The Upper Peninsula Power Company has begun lowering the water levels at its hydroelectric reservoir on the Dead River system in Marquette County. UPPCO’s regional generation supervisor, Robert Meyers, says they’re gradually lowering the water levels between now and April 1st to get ready for rain and melting snow that …

A new poll shows most Michigan residents would support legislation requiring businesses to provide paid sick leave. The poll, conducted by Lansing-based Denno Research for Mothering Justice and the Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan, showed 86% of voters would support employees earning paid leave for their own or a family …

Michigan has been selected to be a part of the Army National Guard’s Cyber Protection Team. Governor Rick Snyder says it’s further evidence of Michigan’s outstanding leadership in cybersecurity. Cyber protection team members will monitor sectors like water systems, electrical grids, fuel distribution, communication lines and transportation systems. After months …

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers Thursday approved language for the May 5th ballot proposal to raise the state sales tax. The language makes clear that the proposal increases the sales tax from 6% to 7%, replaces the sales tax on gas with a tax on the wholesale price and …

The Michigan Senate Thursday approved bills that trim $420 million from the current year budget. The cut in General Fund spending is part of a move to balance this year’s budget, as required by the Michigan Constitution. The bills will now head to the governor’s desk for his signature. The …

In the wake of the national debate over alleged police brutality, there are renewed talks at the state Capitol in Lansing about placing body cameras on police officers around Michigan. Some lawmakers are pushing for it, but others indicate the money is not there to do it. State Senate Democrat …

Detroit may be Hockeytown…but Houghton is looking to be named the first Hockeyville USA. Kraft Foods has been running the Hockeyville Canada contest for some time…but now U.S. cities will get their chance to take part in the annual event. Cities nominate their own ice rink and then compete for …

The Portage Lake Lift Bridge will be closed this Friday and Saturday morning between 2:00 A.M. and 4:00 A.M. You will not be able to cross the bridge during this time, though snowmobile traffic will be permitted on the lower bridge deck. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly urges drivers not …

A new hospital in Marquette has been given the green light by the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced the Strategic Fund approval of more than $55.7 million in local and school tax capture for the City of Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to redevelop about 37 acres of property …

The Michigan Department of Transportation says that it’s aware of people going around the barricades when M-28 and other roads in the Upper Peninsula have been closed this winter. M-DOT spokesman Dan Weingarten in Ishpeming says that roads are closed only when absolutely necessary and people need to obey the …