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Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) plans to pass along savings from the new federal tax law to its customers, company representatives said Monday. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed into law at the end of 2017, effectively lowering corporate tax rates from 35 percent to …

A retired senior priest of the Diocese of Marquette has been placed on administrative leave following accusations of sexual misconduct. According to a press release from the Diocese of Marquette, Father Frank Lenz was placed on leave effective immediately due to a recently-made credible allegation of sexual misconduct with a …

Click on the blue links for more details. NCAA Basketball The University of Michigan lost 79-62 to Villanova in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game last night. The Wolverines controlled the game early, but the Wildcats took over late in the first half, and dominated the rest of the game. …

It happens–violence in public spaces and being prepared could save lives if it happens in your workplace. The public is invited to come learn from professionals about how to prepare you and your staff for safety. Hear from experts from the Houghton County Police Department, Michigan State Police, and Houghton …

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, recently visited the White House to discuss topics such as the Iran nuclear deal, Saudi Arabia’s dispute with Qatar, the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen and the acquisition of advanced weapons and nuclear reactors. Prince Mohammed recently had four hundred wealthy Saudi businessmen, including …

It was once a military fort where soldiers were stationed to protect the tip of the Keweenaw from the threat of retaliation from the natives, and served as a lodging facility for Union soldiers during the Civil War. Over the years, time has taken its toll on some of those …

Gogebic Community College President, James (Jim) Lorenson, has announced his intention to retire. As Mr. Lorenson stated in his letter, “After careful consideration, I have determined that it is time I step down from the Presidency of Gogebic Community College. Lorenson has served as the President of the College since …

Click on the blue links for more details. MLB The Detroit Tigers lost both of their games against the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday. In their regularly-scheduled afternoon contest, Michael Fulmer gave up the game’s only run in the first, then went on to complete eight strong innings. The Tigers collected only …

Click on the blue links for more details. GLHL The Portage Lake Pioneers evened up the Gibson Cup series with a 4-1 victory over the Calumet Wolverines last night. The series will be decided in game three, Friday night at 7:00 at Dee Stadium. Our coverage plans for the game …

Click on the blue links for more details. GLHL The Calumet Wolverines came from behind to edge the Portage Lake Pioneers 5-4 in the opening game of the Gibson Cup series last night at Dee Stadium. The Pioneers took a quick 2-0 lead, before Matt Yeo put the Wolverines on …