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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 …

The DNR is updating its Wolf Management Plan and is looking for comments from the public. The plan was created in 2008 to identify important issues and attitudes towards wolves and their management. DNR Deputy Public Information Officer Debbie Munson Badini says four goals were ultimately created: maintain a viable …

30-year-old Scott Edward Krueger of Bruce Crossing, was arraigned this week on multiple charges after being arrested for threatening two men at a hunting camp in McMillan Township Saturday. Troopers from the Wakefield Post of the Michigan State Police responded to the incident at about 4:30 a.m. The two men, …

Michigan ranks well below the half-way-mark in a new report on child homelessness. “America’s Youngest Outcasts: A Report Card on Child Homelessness” ranks Michigan 31st in the country when it comes to the number of homeless children. The study shows that when it comes to health problems for children living …

Governor Rick Snyder’s vehicle was involved in a minor traffic accident on Tuesday near Hartland. The governor was a passenger in the unmarked State Police SUV when it was hit from behind near M-59 and US 23. The incident was likely caused by weather conditions, according to reports. The governor …

According to M-Live, state Police data shows that while about one fourth of motorcyclists in Michigan now ride without a helmet, helmetless riders accounted for nearly one half of motorcycle fatalities in 2013. Supporters of an effort to bring back the state’s motorcycle helmet law say its more evidence that …

Portage Township Supervisor Bruce Petersen says a large water line break will need to be fixed tomorrow morning beginning at 8 a.m. The water outage will effect portions along M-26 from Moyle Construction to Green Acres Road. Sermon Road will also be effected by the water leak. Green Acres Road …