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Recreational marijuana businesses will be prohibited in the city of Houghton under an ordinance passed by the city council Wednesday. A pair of public hearings were held to receive comments on two ordinances–one to essentially opt-out of the portion of the voter-approved law allowing licensed recreational businesses and another assigning …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke directly to Republicans near the conclusion of her first State of the State Address Tuesday, expressing her willingness to work across the aisle on auto insurance reform. Senator Ed McBroom says that acknowledgement is a step in the right direction. “I think that it becomes more …

Keweenaw residents live in an area where law enforcement and the local communities that they serve maintain a well balanced relationship and regularly show support for one another. One example of that support is a sporting event set to take place this weekend, where area police and fire departments suit …

High School In high school hockey last night, Hancock lost to Marquette 7-0. The Bulldogs were outshot 37-13. In high school hockey tonight… Houghton welcomes Marquette. Our broadcast will begin around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. Hancock entertains Escanaba. Calumet skates at Kingsford.Jeffers hosts Negaunee in a make-up game …

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lawmakers are responding to Governor Whitmer’s first State of the State Address Tuesday night. LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, released the following statement on Wednesday in reaction to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address. “I look forward to hearing more details about Governor Whitmer’s …

The Father’s Day Flood caused widespread damage last June and local officials are looking at ways to prevent such a catastrophe from ever happening again. Houghton County Drain Commissioner John Pekkala explained how drainage districts work to the County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting Tuesday. A drainage district …

As the Copper Country’s signature dogsled race quickly approaches, a large orchestrated event like the CopperDog 150 would not be possible without help of its citizens and that’s why volunteers are being accepted. Each year the efforts of nearly 500 people make the weekend spectator sport possible bringing thousands to …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer went with a positive tone of bipartisanship and a willingness to move forward in her first State of the State address Tuesday night. She started with a tribute to the late Congressman John Dingell, who had been the longest serving member of Congress, by saying he showed …

High School In high school hockey last night… Calumet defeated Houghton 4-2. Gabe Coppo put the Copper Kings on the board late in the first period. The Gremlins’ Nathan Erva tied it early in the second. Dean Loukus re-established the Calumet lead late in the second period, and then scored …

A partnership between community foundations in the Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior region is in need of your input in an effort to protect lakefront and water resources by becoming more resilient to severe weather events. The Keweenaw Community Foundation is working with the Community Foundation of Marquette County, Community …