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The state of Michigan is still without a budget while lawmakers break for the summer.  The legislature was unable to come to an agreement with Governor Whitmer, who had proposed a 45 cent gas tax increase to pay for road repairs. The governor chastised Republicans for not finishing work on …

When it comes to fireworks, Aspirus says leave the shows to the pros. Every year in the U.S., fireworks cause thousands of injuries, including severe burns and eye injuries. According to Aspirus health experts, many of these injuries are serious enough to require treatment in hospital emergency departments. Some are …

ISHPEMING — UPHS – Bell is proud to announce the addition of Riley Torreano, MD, to its Family Medicine Staff. Dr. Torreano grew up in Negaunee and has lived in the UP his entire life. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology/Physiology at Northern Michigan University before finishing his …

The 62nd Annual International Frisbee Tournament will be held this weekend. The competition brings together some of the best Guts Frisbee players from around the world. For the last several years…the IFT has been held at Agassiz Field in Calumet but Shottlebop’s Ron Blau says the tournament will be held …

Two suspects are in custody after cocaine was seized while conducting a search warrant. A 32-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, both from Mohawk, were arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team have been investigating the suspects for several weeks. Officers obtained …

The Houghton County Medical Care Facility is now Canal View—Houghton County. A vote to choose a new name was held last summer with Canal View being selected over a second choice of Waterway. The Department of Health and Human Services approved of the name change as of July 1st. The …

Upper Peninsula lawmakers are not mincing words when it comes to expressing their disapproval of a pair of court filings last week meant to shut down the Enbridge Line 5. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed the documents in Ingham County Circuit Court calling for the dismissal of a lawsuit …

The 16th annual Pasty Fest will be held Saturday, August 17th from noon to 5pm in historic downtown Calumet The event date again aligns with the Aspirus Great Deer Chase Mountain Bike Race and the 3rd Annual Cool Cars from Near and Far Car Show. The Pasty Fest Committee is …

The Calumet Theatre is holding an Open House for those interested in becoming volunteers at the Theatre. Areas of need include ushering, technical, maintenance, poster delivery, special events and more. The event will take place in the Red Jacket Ballroom at 7pm on July 11. Calumet Theatre staff will make …

The Upper Peninsula’s representatives in Lansing and Washington are spending part of their summer break visiting with the people who sent them there. U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman, State Senator Ed McBroom, and State Representative Greg Markkanen held a meet and greet at Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex on Sunday. Bergman …