Morning Sports for Monday, April 14th: MLB: Scherzer, Tigers Fall in San Diego Max Scherzer struck out 10… but also gave up four runs over five innings, and the Tigers lost to the Padres Sunday 5-1. Will Venable’s two-run double in the fourth was the big blow. Full game details …

Morning Sports for Saturday, April 12th Tigers Blanked in San Diego The Tigers’ West Coast woes continued with a 6-0 loss to the Padres Friday night. Rajai Davis’ sixth-inning single was the only Detroit hit off San Diego starter Andrew Cashner. Davis stole second, and then third… but Miguel Cabrera …

Two men charged with breaking into an abandoned Keweenaw County mine shaft were sentenced in district court Thursday. 21 year old Dylan Stubenrauch of Calumet and 21 year old Frederick Bryce of Allouez pled no contest in Keweenaw County District Court to one charge of trespassing. They were sentenced to …

Two people were able to get out safely when when their home exploded Wednesday night. The Iron Mountain Daily News reports that firefighters said the explosion at a residence in Crystal Falls Township was triggered when a hot water tank ignited a leak in a propane line from the furnace. …

A physical therapist at Portage Health has received a special distinction for her work at the hospital. Katie Temple has been announced as Portage Health’s 2014 Mercy Award recipient in recognition of her commitment to patient care and the community. In addition to her role at Portage Health, Katie is …

Democratic Representative Scott Dianda will kick off his re-election bid for the 110th House District at an event to be held at the Houghton County Courthouse today at 11am. Dianda is currently in his first term at the state House, where he has shown strong support for Michigan’s veterans and …

Aspirus Keweenaw is welcoming a new surgeon to their orthopedic team. Dr. John Horan is joining Dr. Fredrick Rau at the Laurium clinic. Horan has 24 years of experience in comprehensive clinical and surgical orthopedic care. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his orthopedic …

Congressman Dan Benishek is urging the House Appropriations Committee to fund the Acer Access and Development Program, which will enhance the growth of the maple syrup industry. Benishek says the manufacturing of maple syrup is an important and growing industry and promoting local businesses will create more jobs. Michigan currently …

General Motors has placed two engineers on paid leave as part of a continuing internal investigation into the company’s recall of 2.6 million vehicles for ignition switch defects linked to at least 13 deaths. GM CEO Mary Barra on Thursday said the decision to place the two on leave came …

House Democrats have unveiled plans to transfer $22 million from a controversial state furniture contract to local schools and place a $1 million cap on state office furniture spending. Democratic leader Tim Greimel says the proposals are a response to revelations that Snyder administration officials and his controversial NERD fund …