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Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will begin lowering water levels at its hydroelectric reservoirs in anticipation of melting snow and precipitation during the spring of 2019. These water level changes are required by the hydroelectric project licenses that are issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The water levels …

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a contract for maintenance dredging in the Ontonagon Harbor. King Company, Inc. from Holland, Michigan, was awarded a more than $1.1 million contract to dredge the federal channel in the Ontonagon Harbor in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. King …

The License and Regulatory Affairs agency of the state of Michigan says that A2B Transportation in Laurium may now proceed in operating as a taxicab carrier. LARA Public Information Officer Jeannie Vogel said a Cease and Desist Order was mailed to the company on December 13th, which went into effect …

UPDATE 5:05 PM   Here is further clarification.  LARA’s press release clearly indicates that the Order prohibits A2B from operating as a taxicab carrier “until a certificate of registration from LARA is obtained.” Today, A2B obtained that certificate of registration from the State of Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory …

It’s well known throughout the Keweenaw that organizations like 31 Backpacks fill a gap in a broken system. Statistics show that 1 in 7 people in the United States struggle with hunger. With rising energy costs, plus the seasonal expense of home heating this time of year, it’s not hard …

If you’re looking for a little (or large) spot to get away, maybe with woods or water, check out the DNR’s winter surplus land auction, which kicked off last week. In case you missed it, 81 individual land parcels in Michigan – ranging in size from less than an acre to …

LANSING – The Operation Excellence Team named by Gov. Rick Snyder to address numerous shortcomings cited in a recent state audit today announced actions it has taken to improve Child Protective Services (CPS) in Michigan. Added resources and enhanced tools will enable CPS staff to improve investigations of suspected child …

LANSING, Mich. – Crime victims have more options for reading their victim impact statement in court, under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder. “Ensuring victims have the opportunity to address the court is a vital piece to our criminal justice system,” Snyder said. “This bill will ensure that opportunity, …

A house fire in Ripley over the weekend has destroyed a family’s home and their belongings. The fire happened on Saturday leaving the Julio family’s house a total loss and also reportedly destroyed all of their possessions. A Go Fund Page has been set up to collect funds and donations …

HOUGHTON, MI – December 14, 2018 – The Rabbit Island Foundation and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts announce a new 2019 residency opportunity: The three-week Choreographer and Composer Residency encourages collaboration between a choreographer and composer in a wild natural setting offering time, space, and financial support to explore …