Governor Rick Snyder is strongly hinting that he may veto legislation to prevent minors from buying electronic cigarettes because he does not think it would go far enough. He says he’s had issues with the bill so it’s going to get special attention. The governor and others have said the …

Morning Sports for Monday, June 23rd: MLB: Tigers Sweep Cleveland The Tigers scored seven runs in the fifth inning, and went on to trounce the Indians 10-4 yesterday. After giving up 10 runs in his previous start, Max Scherzer allowed just one over six innings to earn his ninth win …

MLB: Tigers Win in 10th Miguel Cabrera’s double drove in the winning run in the top of the 10th inning, as the Tigers edged the Indians 5-4 Saturday. Justin Verlander revisited his mechanics, and turned in seven strong innings… giving up two runs on four hits, and striking out eight. …

On the June 22nd Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks Lynn Madison from the Western U-P Health Department about summer health issues, including the discontinuation of water quality testing at local beaches. And, should Houghton County get involved in a huge energy-saving project? Sam Ali will talk with Abhilash …

MLB: Tigers Hold Off Indians The Tigers survived another bullpen meltdown, and hung on to beat the Indians 6-4 Friday night. Rick Porcello pitched six shutout innings, and left with a 2-0 lead. Detroit increased the lead to 5-0 by when J.D. Martinez blasted a three-run homer in the top …

MDOT will be starting work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge Rehab project this winter and representatives were present yesterday during a special joint meeting of the Houghton and Hancock city councils. Project Manager Alan Anderson presented the details of the $5.3 million project and took questions from those in …

Show your support for the fight against cancer by stopping by Houghton High School today for this year’s Houghton County Relay for Life. This year’s theme is “be a kid again” and there will be all kinds of fun and games at the event. Local chairperson Mary Ann Schulze says …

The 12th annual Houghton Art and Music Festival will be held on the upper parking deck in downtown Houghton this Saturday. Local and regional artists will be selling stained glass, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, paintings and photography. Live music performers will be present as well as family activities include the …

Standing as a symbol of the area’s Finnish culture, and as a testament to the energy created by FinnFest USA 2013, a Midsummer pole on Finlandia University’s Quincy Green will be dedicated tomorrow. David Maki from the Finnish American Heritage Center says the event is part of embracing the Finnish …

A preliminary exam has been scheduled for the Dollar Bay man suspected of killing his wife back in December. 35-year-old Nima Nassiri allegedly assaulted his wife, 27-year-old Sanaz Nezami, who later died from the injuries she sustained. Nassiri is being charged with second-degree murder which carries a life sentence if …