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The company looking to develop mining at the White Pine and Copperwood sites has taken on a partner. Highland Copper Company says it has signed a non-binding letter of intent with AMCI Holdings to form a joint venture to develop Highland’s projects in the Upper Peninsula. Highland Executive Chairman David …

Congressman Dan Benishek is voicing his displeasure with the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations. Benishek says regulators in Washington don’t realize how the proposal will kill jobs in Northern Michigan. Dr. Benishek recently signed a letter to the EPA urging them to extend the comment period so …

The Ironwood Public Safety Department is investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide in the Jesseville area. Officials are not releasing any specifics regarding when and how it happened or who was involved at this time. More information may be made available later today. Ironwood Public Safety officers are continuing …

This week Governor Rick Snyder reiterated his call to make Michigan a no-wait state for in-home senior services, urging lawmakers to approve an additional investment of up to $20 million next year. The Governor said Michigan has work to do to prepare for its growing older adult population, noting that …

With summer gas prices on the rise, state inspectors are going around checking gas pumps to ensure Michigan motorists are getting what they pay for at the pump. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams says Michigan has approximately 100,000 gas pumps and they want to make …

A house fire in Calumet Township has claimed the life of one woman. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post say a fully engulfed structure fire with possible entrapment was reported to Negaunee Regional Dispatch shortly after 4:30 p.m. Sunday at a residence on Osceola Road. Firefighters from the …

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has announced grant awards totaling more than $3.1 million to improve water quality in Michigan lakes and streams. Among those receiving grants was Michigan Tech, who will receive $144,710 to demonstrate the use of a permeable reactive barrier to treat groundwater contamination in the …

The Calumet Theatre will hold its annual Gala Fundraiser in the Red Jacket Ballroom Saturday evening. A social period and live auctions begin at 6pm, with a dinner buffet at 7. The cost is $60.00 per person, or $110.00 per couple. Reservations must be made by close of business on …

Two U.P. communities are receiving grants to upgrade certain infrastructure. The City of Bessemer will receive a $5,265,000 grant to upgrade their 100-year-old sewer system and the Village of Laurium will receive a $15,000 grant to help purchase a new police vehicle. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate …

Preliminary construction on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s new gas station in Marquette is starting up again. KBIC officials say they’ve already sent out a request for proposals to local design and engineering firms. They have some preliminary concepts in mind but need to come to a consensus before completing …