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Michigan state police are hosting their first U.P. Teen Defensive Driving course in just two more weeks. A long-time program, that shows teen proper defensive driving maneuvers, typically takes place downstate. Due to the pandemic, m-s-p had to put off bringing the program to students in the Upper Peninsula. The …

As received from the western Upper Peninsula Health Department: The first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on June 10, 2022 in an eagle in Gogebic County and a white pelican in Ontonagon County. No human illness has been associated withthis detection. The Western Upper Peninsula Health …

A crash Saturday afternoon sent a motorcycle rider to the hospital. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around 3:00 to Canal Road near the Gedvillas Road intersection. They found the 66-year-old motorcycle driver had lost control on a curve. His injuries were described as “significant,” and he was taken …

Rain forced a location change at Saturday’s Baraga County Lake Trout Festival, but didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who attended.  Residents crowded into Meadowbrook Arena. Kids enjoyed two large inflatables, and sang karaoke in the lobby. Adults browsed the craft fair, enjoyed good food, and also got to meet …

Registered nurses at the Upper Peninsula’s largest hospital have ratified a new labor agreement. Officials with UP Health System-Marquette and the Michigan Nurses Association confirmed the vote Saturday. The previous labor agreement had expired June 1, and the new contract will be retroactive to that date. According to the joint …

A scaled-back Pine Mountain Music Festival begins this week. This year’s theme is “Stories in Music.” In contrast to previous years, when the festival included symphony concerts, opera productions and high-profile guests, this year’s events are much more limited. The Bergonzi Trio will return for its annual visit, with a …

As summer begins in the Copper Country, comes an increase in activity on the roads. Especially by those traveling north through Hancock, Calumet or up to Keweenaw County. Everyone in the area can understand the frustration of getting stuck at the bridge while ships or construction require it to go …

Michigan Tech’s Aging, Cognition, and Action Lab is working on Parkinson’s disease research. As a part of their investigative research, the team is seeking healthy older adults to participate in a study. As well as those with Parkinson’s, as researchers investigate the validity of a new web base application for …

UPDATE: The Ocean Navigator arrived in Houghton at 7:15 Friday morning. The first cruise ship of the summer will arrive in Houghton today (Friday). American Queen Voyage’s Ocean Navigator will dock near Roy’s Pasties and Bakery this morning. Around 200 passengers will explore the area until the ship departs at …

The Copper Country’s first major summer event takes place Saturday. The Baraga County Lake Trout Festival will be held at L’Anse Waterfront Park. After two years off because of COVID-19 concerns, Barb McEwan of the Baraga County Convention and Visitors Bureau says the community is ready to celebrate. Interest is …