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By Jennifer Donovan | Published November 7, 2016 Michigan Technological University has received $2.8 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop next-generation control systems for light-duty hybrid electric vehicles.  Tech is one of three Michigan recipients of a total of $8.5 million in new grants from DOE’s …

GREEN BAY, WISC. — Wisconsin-based Convergen Energy (www.convergenenergy.com) has today announced its purchase of the L’Anse Warden Electric Company (LWEC) power plant from the Traxys Power Group. LWEC is a combined heat and power (CHP) 20 Megawatt power plant located on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula …

An escaped prisoner from the Upper Peninsula will spend the next 15 years behind bars for escaping from custody earlier this year. According to the Santa Rosa County Clerk’s Office, John Saatio, 35, was sentenced Tuesday morning to 15 years in prison for escape, third degree and five years for …

Election Day is finally here. Though much of the nation’s attention will be focused on the presidential race, there are many important decisions being made right here. Copper Country voters will cast ballots for our representative in the U.S Congress and the State House. Democrat Lon Johnson, Republican Jack Bergman …

The case against a Houghton County woman accused of robbing the South Range VFW is headed to trial. 37-year-old Sasha Anderson of South Range is facing charges of Embezzlement, a ten year felony, and Larceny, a five year felony, and making a false report of a felony, punishable by up …

A drug case against an Atlantic Mine man is moving forward. 47-year-old Steven John Ruotsala appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Monday where he was arraigned on charges of Delivery or Manufacture of Meth, a 20-year felony, and Felony Domestic Violence—3rd Offense, punishable by up to five years in prison. Ruotsala …

For most of us, Election Day consists of a stop at our designated voting location and casting our ballot, then waiting for the results to come in. For those working to bring us those results, today is crunch time. Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Lorenz is spending the day helping local …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The regional semifinals will be held tonight in the high school volleyball tournament. – In Class B, Houghton faces Kingsley. The site of that game has been moved from Chrboygan to Manistique.  It will start at 6:00. Gladwin and …

STOP THE STIGMA November 10, 2016       6:30 pm Admission: $5.00 Michigan Technological University Campus, Fisher Hall Room 135 The Do It For Daniel film tells the incredible story of Daniel and how the community of Ishpeming through the Hematite football team rallied to restore hope for all who suffer from …

Calumet, MI – Adam Frimodig, DO, joins Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center’s (UGL) team of primary care providers at the Calumet Family Health Center. After graduating from Calumet High School, Dr. Frimodig went to Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree. He then went on …