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Should the work of the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team continue in the western UP? UPSET West was started in 2016 through a three-year pledge from the Portage Health Foundation and is further supported from contributions from local municipalities and other organizations. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly says the team …

High School In high school hockey last night… – Tanner Rowe scored twice as Calumet outskated Kingsford 6-1. Gabe Coppo, Rylan Anderson, Nolan Jenich and Brent Loukus also found the net for the Copper Kings. Alex Studebaker stopped 13 shots to earn the win in net. – Brendan Erickson had …

Veterans Affairs has lifted a deferment against the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. Facility Administrator Kim Salmi received word Wednesday from the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain that the deferment was lifted following discussions last week between the two organizations. A press release from the Medical …

The Christmas tree is found in most American homes this time of year with twinkling lights, sometimes candy canes, and an assortment of ornaments, but it has also been known to devastate a family’s holiday season in some cases.  Electrician Bill Sheetz said, “Too many lights on one circuit creates …

A bill introduced by State Representative Scott Dianda to allow road commissions to upgrade facilities and outdated equipment has been approved. The Michigan House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted this week to approve the bill, which would allow county road commissions, like other government offices, to bond in order …

Residents of Chassell Township will no longer have free access to services at the Portage Lake District Library starting on January 1st. Because the township residents voted to leave the library district, they will need to pay a non-resident membership fee to continue checking out materials.  For non-residents, the cost …

Residents of Houghton may soon be able to get flood insurance to protect their homes in the future. Because the Keweenaw had not been historically prone to floods, most of the area was not designated as a flood plain and therefore flood insurance was not available to homeowners even if …

High School In high school hockey tonight… – Houghton entertains Negaunee. – Calumet welcomes Kingsford. Our broadcast will begin at 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. On tonight’s boys basketball schedule… – Hancock tips off at Houghton. – Calumet entertains Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City hosts Ontonagon. – Jeffers …

The following press release was issued by Governor Snyder’s office: LANSING — Legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder will protect the Great Lakes, provide energy security for Michigan residents, and create better infrastructure connections between the state’s peninsulas. The new Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA) will oversee construction and …

State Representative Scott Dianda is voicing his support for a tunnel to replace the Enbridge Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac.  The Michigan House of Representatives voted this week to enact the agreement between Governor Rick Snyder and Enbridge. Dianda said, “I am just as concerned about protecting our …