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The application window is now open for the next Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer academy. Conservation officers are certified police officers with authority to enforce all of Michigan’s laws. They focus on laws related to fish and wildlife, state parks, trails and forests, and outdoor recreation activities. They …

A Delta County man died Saturday after his ATV rolled over on his own property near Rock. 84-year-old Charles Edward Dedic was apparently riding alone on his side-by-side when he lost control. He was thrown face down into a water hole, and the ATV landed on top of him. Dedic’s …

The Houghton-Portage Township School District is looking for ways to make it safer for students who walk and bike to school. Officials are collaborating with the city of Houghton in a Safe Routes to School project. Richelle Winkler from the project team says there’s government cash available… The project team …

A federal appeals court order that some of Michigan’s legislative districts be redrawn has been overturned by the United States Supreme Court. Writing for the 5-4 majority, Chief Justice John Roberts didn’t clear Michigan Republicans of unfairly setting the boundaries of nearly three dozen districts to give their party the …

Companies that are looking to hire can now sign up for the MTEC SmartZone’s Return North event. Return North is designed to showcase professional employment opportunities to lure former Copper Country residents back to the region. It will be held November 29th from 3:00 until 5:00 at the Continental Fire …

A Houghton man was able to escape a fiery crash in Torch Lake Township early Saturday morning. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department tells us the 26-year-old was southbound on Baulman Road around 6:30 at a high rate of speed when he crested a hill near Nightingale Road, and saw a …

Keweenaw County is looking for some direction from residents for its economic development efforts. Economic Development Committee Chair Todd Holmstrom says his group has been investigating opportunities for a year. They’ve identified some, but would like to know which ones citizens would be most likely to support. To that end, …

Flags at Michigan state facilities will remain at half staff through November 1st in honor of the late former Governor William Milliken. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered that the observance run 14 days – one day for each year Milliken served as governor. Milliken passed away Friday at his home in …

A section of ORV trail in Keweenaw County will be closed for the remainder of the fall. Logging operations have forced the state to shut down about 10 miles of trail 134, beginning two miles east of Lac La Belle Road, and continuing along the South Mandan Loop to Powder …

Northern Michigan University wants its graduates to be able to provide more help to its students. The new Alumni Resource Network is a joint effort by the Career Services and Alumni Relations offices. The goal is to put students in touch with professionals who can answer questions and provide advice …