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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is turning up the heat on the legislature to get serious about negotiating a budget. At a press conference this morning, the Democratic governor called on Republican House and Senate leaders to find ways to pay for improvements in the state’s education system… and said she is …

If the 2020 presidential election were to be held today, all of the top four Democratic candidates would defeat President Donald Trump in Michigan. A new Epic/MRA poll released this morning shows former vice-president Joe Biden with a double-digit lead over Trump. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris held …

Downtown Houghton’s newest hotel opened its doors to the media for a sneak peek yesterday. The Vault is located in the building that most recently housed Wells Fargo Bank. Built for the Houghton National Bank in 1880, it was the first stone building in downtown Houghton. It was purchased recently …

The director of Michigan’s Department of Civil Rights has been fired, after making comments that objectified women. Agustin Arbulu made the remarks to a fellow male staff member in May. When they came to light, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission reprimanded him. That decision drew criticism from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, …

UPDATED – Waterfront redevelopment proposals will dominate tonight’s Houghton City Council agenda. The Council will hold a public hearing to review ideas and qualifications provided by the Veridea Group, Moyle Development, and Julien Properties. No specific plan will be considered tonight, but the council could move forward toward a decision …

Finlandia University has named a new campus pastor. Sarah Semmler Smith Sarah Semmler Smith comes to campus after spending the past six years as an associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Semmler Smith grew up in New London, Minnesota. She holds a BA in religious studies …

Michigan State Senator Ed McBroom and Wisconsin State Senator Tom Tiffany met recently with business operators in the western Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to discuss problems with railroad service. McBroom says he’s heard from a lot of businesses and communities that would like to do more with rail. Forest …

Another spate of fraudulent phone calls across the state has prompted the Michigan Public Service Commission to remind utility customers not to fall victim to scams. If you receive a call about a utility bill, remember these points…– Utility companies never demand that you make immediate payments using prepaid credit …

Ishpeming Police continue their search for the heartless Grinch who burned down the city’s iconic Santa house last weekend. The small building that was used each Christmas season was already a smoldering ruin when firefighters arrived early Saturday morning. Police Chief Steve Snowaert says efforts to rebuild the Santa house …

Gasoline prices have fallen slightly in the Upper Peninsula over the past week. Triple-A Michigan’s survey puts the Marquette region average at $2.68 per gallon. That’s three cents less than a week ago, 10 cents less than a month ago, and 25 cents less than a year ago. The auto …