If you want to vote in the August primary – you’ll need to register today. Today is the deadline for registration to participate in the August 5 primary. In Michigan, all 83 counties will hold elections on that date. The primary will feature party runoffs for State House and Senate, …

The Department of Natural Resources has announced it is accepting applications for wildlife habitat improvement grants for 2015. They’re due August 12. Minimum grants are $15,000 and there is about $1 million total available for the cycle. For an application, click here.

According to a new study, even though childhood obesity continues to be a problem, more adults say kids are getting more opportunities to be active. The survey from the University of Michigan found, in 2013, 61-percent of adults reported “lots of opportunity” for young children to get physical activity. That’s …

MLB: Tigers Swept by Rays Rick Porcello’s bid for a third straight shutout ended quickly last night, as the Tigers lost to the Rays 7-3. Tampa scored early… with a double, a single, and a three-run homer before any outs were recorded in the top of the first. Porcello was …

MLB: Tigers Fall to Rays Anibal Sanchez didn’t allow a hit until the fifth inning… but his game fell apart there, and the Tigers lost to the Rays 7-2. Sanchez gave up three runs in the fifth… and was charged with four more before leaving with two outs in the …

MLB: Tigers Fall to Rays Drew Smyly struggled, and the Tigers lost to the Rays last night 6-3. Smyly allowed single runs in the third, fourth and fifth… and a pair of runs before leaving the game in the sixth. The Tigers host the Rays again this afternoon. Anibal Sanchez …

On the July 7th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks Guts Frisbee with Dennis Walikainen from the International Frisbee Tournament being held this weekend in Calumet. Sam Ali welcomes Kevin Cadeau and Jack Hartman from the Civil Air Patrol, to discuss opportunities for young people to get involved in aviation. …

MLB: Tigers Rout Rays The Tigers blasted three home runs in the first inning, and cruised to an 8-1 victory over the Rays last night. Ian Kinsler, Victor Martinez and Torii Hunter each went deep, as Detroit won its fourth straight game. Max Scherzer allowed a run in the first… …

Deposits in the area known as White Pine North seem to contain copper in similar amounts to that produced by the old White Pine Mine. During its four decades of operation, material removed from the former White Pine operation averaged 1.14 percent copper. Nine test holes drilled this spring by …

The Village of L’Anse is about to get smoother. The State of Michigan is sending 675-thousand dollars to help repave the Broad Street/Main Street corridor. Village Manager Bob LaFave says the top layers of old pavement will be removed… and new pavement laid… from the intersection of US-41 and Broad …