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This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. Mark your calendars and clear out your medicine cabinets. National Drug Take Back Day is later this month. The Drug Enforcement Agency says too often unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong …

For close to fifty years the Copper Country Community Arts Council has provided space for regional artists to share their talents. In December the CCCAC will host the 48th annual Poor Artists Sale in Calumet. The program and event offer space for artists to sell handcrafted pottery and items, paintings, …

A motion to add evidence to the Jacob Kempainen case was denied in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court. On Monday a motion hearing was held for Jacob Kempainen in Houghton County’s 12th circuit court, presided by Judge Brittany Bulleit. Defense attorney David Gemingani requested the counseling sessions of a minor …

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard on anyone. Tomorrow the Omega House will host a special presentation on Grief and healing with a keynote speaker from Northern Michigan University. Doctor Yan Ciupak will lead the Transforming Grief: The Spiral Journey of Grieving and Healing tomorrow evening at …

BKG and domestic violence victim advocates will rumble down the highway tonight. The 11th annual ride against abuse with the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter home will take off from the AmericInn in Calumet. The awareness ride helps to raise awareness for victims of domestic and sexual violence and advocates for …

Career and Technical Education students gain real-world experience working with the house-build project collaboration. Last week the CCISD CTE Construction technology program’s students reached a new milestone in its house-build project, setting trusses on a new home in Houghton. The project expects to complete the structure during the 2025-26 school …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Andrew Lorinsor. Find the original story here. In a conversation with Justice Richard Bernstein, he confirmed that the ruling is going back to the courts on appeal for clarification. The initial ruling raised concerns among industry experts with the Michigan Restaurant …

In November the Houghton Portage Township Schools will ask the district’s residents to extend the bond millage beyond 2029. The Proposed bond will build additional space for the elementary school and upgrade technology. The millage extension of 9.64 mills is expected to raise 23 million dollars from 2029 to 2031. …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football Saturday… North Central rolled up a 42-0 halftime lead, and cruised past Lake Linden-Hubbell 60-8. Brady Axford’s fourth-quarter touchdown pass and a Nate St. Onge two-point conversion accounted for the Lakes’ only scoring. The Jets …

Michigan Technological University recognizes faculty achievements. On Wednesday the university held its annual faculty award ceremony. The awards recognize various achievements made by professors and faculty on campus. University Professor awards were earned by Yun Hang Hu, Gregory Odegard, and Kathy Halvorsen. 2024 distinguished professor recipients included Simon Carn, Adrienne …