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Michigan has tied three other states for the third highest jobless rate in the nation. Michigan’s unemployment rate in July was 7.7 percent, the same rate as Nevada and Rhode Island. Only Mississippi, at 8 percent, and Georgia, at 7.9 percent, had higher unemployment rates last month. Gongwer News Service …

A compromise may be emerging at the state Capitol on a measure to prevent minors from smoking electronic cigarettes in Michigan. The House and Senate had passed a ban on e-cigarettes in June but they did not tax it like other tobacco products. That did not sit well with Governor …

Governor Rick Snyder recently urged propane customers in Michigan to get their tanks filled before the heating season starts. Now the Michigan Public Service Commission has issued a new consumer tips sheet on selecting a propane provider. The tips sheet covers pricing agreements, delivery arrangements, fees and other charges, the …

Have you ever wanted to ride an old-fashioned trolley around Houghton? The Carnegie Museum is holding their second round of trolley tours this Thursday and this time the tour will be looking at the geology of the Houghton area. The tour will begin at the Carnegie Museum and will be …

The Copper Country is well-known for its many biking trails and not only is it good for your health but it helps the economy as well. According to a study commissioned by the Michigan Department of Transportation, bicycling is responsible for a $668 million annual impact on Michigan’s economy. The …

The largest piece of glacial copper in the world is on display in the Upper Peninsula, and a community group is raising money to protect it. The 28-ton piece of copper in Marquette’s Presque Isle Park has been on loan to the community, but the owners want to be paid …

A Michigan Senate committee has approved bills designed to ensure that sexual assault investigations are completed with proper speed. The legislation creates the Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Tracking and Reporting Commission to help track and provide progress reports on investigation into those assaults. One bill in the package requires the …

Because propane became a scarce commodity during the most recent heating season in the U.P., Governor Rick Snyder is urging propane customers to get their tanks filled before the heating season starts. The Governor says last winter was one everyone in the state will remember, especially for some propane customers …

Reaction to the decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals last week to affirm the permit process for the Eagle Mine County has been bitter from those who oppose the Marquette County project. Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve Executive Director Mindy Otto said the judges should have been required to visit …

Inclement weather forced an early end to Saturday’s Heritage Festival celebration in Calumet. Organizers were pleased with the early turnout, as Agassiz Park filled up after the parade, and the sun tried to make an appearance. Unfortunately, clouds returned, and a cold breeze brought a persistent drizzle that sent spectators …