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April 7, 2017 — Planned maintenance work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge scheduled for Monday, April 10, will result in several brief full bridge closures (up to 15 minutes) throughout the day. The closures are expected to occur between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and also between 1 and 3:30 p.m. The closures will likely result in …

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is leading efforts to remedy erosion concerns discovered this week at Highland Copper’s exploration sites on road commission property, along County Road 519 in Gogebic County. Over the past several weeks, Highland Copper Co. Inc. has been conducting exploration of copper minerals situated beneath …

Funding for the Essential Air Service program is in jeopardy under proposed budget cuts by President Trump. U.S. Senator Gary Peters is one of 20 lawmakers urging the Senate to continue to fund the program. Though the K. I. Sawyer Airport in Marquette would not be affected, most of the …

The music, the dancing, the dresses–all part of what makes prom night so memorable. Women have a chance to relive that special night—or perhaps for the first time—at the 3rd annual Mom Prom. Committee member Sharon Stoll says this is the ideal girls’ night out that appeals to all generations. …

When voters in Houghton head to the polls on May 2nd, they will be asked once again to support much needed upgrades to facilities at Houghton-Portage Township Schools. The $10.9 million bond proposal will assist in paying for improved elementary school parking and drop off, auditorium improvements, outdoor recreation and athletics …

Click on the bold scores for more details. Team CC Team Copper Country opened its bid for a national title with a 4-0 victory over Hamden, Connecticut, yesterday. Ted Randell’s short-handed goal late in the first period proved to be the game winner. Dawson McKay’s hat trick sealed the win. …

One in four women will be a victim of sexual assault while at college. When Massachusetts-native Aspen Matis stepped onto the campus of Colorado College her freshman year in 2008, she had no idea that in less than 48 hours, her entire life would change. Aspen was raped her second …

Michigan Technological University President Glenn D. Mroz announced his intention to return to faculty starting no sooner than June 30, 2018. In an open letter to the University community today, Mroz stated, “For some time now, the University leadership and I have worked to develop a comprehensive plan in anticipation …

Most people have to head to Green Bay and stand outside the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field to enjoy a great Packers tailgate party. With the Packers Tailgate Tour coming to Houghton, you just have to head to Michigan Tech’s SDC. Besides enjoying the food and beverages, you can meet …

The L’Anse Robotics team is headed to the FIRST Robotics State Championship. An impressive feat in itself, but making it to state’s in their first year in the competition is nothing short of incredible. “I had a couple of students that really shined for me, a couple others that I …