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A father and son escaped injury when their small airplane crash landed in Marquette County last evening. The 48-year-old man and eight-year-old boy were located outside the plane when first responders arrived at the scene about five miles east of K.I. Sawyer Airport. The man told State Police troopers that …

Copper Country kids are heading back to school today, and officials are reminding drivers to be careful. Watch for children along the road at bus stops, and walking or biking to and from school. And remember to stop for school buses when the flashing lights come on. Houghton police chief …

As the new school year begins, education achievement test results from last year showed few gains statewide, and some slippage. In grades three through seven, fewer than half of students tested as “proficient” or “advanced” in reading. Only 35 percent of fifth through seventh graders tested as “proficient” or “advanced” …

The number of people who walked the Mackinac Bridge yesterday increased for the first time in a couple of years. Officials estimate 30,000 people turned out on a blustery morning. That compares to crowds of around 25,000 people the past two years. As it has been for the past two …

If you see people wading in the Sturgeon River over the next few days, they’re not fishing. They’re looking for lamprey larvae. Young lamprey live in the sand and silt at the bottom of Great Lakes tributaries for several years between the time they hatch, and the time they are …

Artist booth applications are available for the 43rd annual Poor Artists Sale. The Poor Artists Sale is a juried art fair that will be held at the CLK Gymnasium on December 7th. It’s organized by the Copper Country Community Arts Center. Artists who wish to apply should pick up an …

Plans have been announced to admit all kids who were members of Calumet Junior Hockey or the Calumet Figure Skating Club last winter to the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL exhibition game on September 26th. The Detroit Red Wings will face the Stanley Cup champion Saint Louis Blues at the …

Michigan Tech students will get to know downtown Houghton businesses tomorrow during the annual Afternoon on the Town. Houghton Business Development Director Susie Katalin-Negro says the event is designed to build relationships between merchants and students… Afternoon on the town runs from 11:00 until 3:00 tomorrow, with music, refreshments, sales …

The third annual Soberfest will take place tomorrow at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. Organizer Deb Varna says it’s a family event, and all who enjoy a good time without alcohol or drugs are welcome… There’ll be bounce houses and games for the kids, live music, and a picnic. If you …

Travel will be a little easier through construction zones on Michigan highways during the Labor Day weekend. The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions on more than two-thirds of its road and bridge projects across the states. The relief will be in effect from 3:00 this afternoon until …