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Houghton is in the Top 10 Hockey Towns in America, according to a study done by SmartAsset.com. The home of the Huskies came in at number 7 on their list, behind Ann Arbor as the only other Michigan city. The website says they crunched data reflective of fan intensity and …

Nominations are being accepted for an award from the Martha & Floyd Heart & Hand’s Society. The award will go to someone who has given of their heart and hands in the service of peace, justice, or the environment who might otherwise not be recognized. This person will be recognized …

Hundreds of Keweenaw residents offered a standing ovation at the nearly full Rozsa Center as they attended a speech Tuesday night made by a Pittsburgh native who is the son of a convicted Islamic extremist. ‘The idea that some murder is justified is very confusing to a young kid. You …

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visited the Ishpeming Senior Center Tuesday morning to introduce legislation that aims to lower prescription drug costs. According to the AARP, the price for the most popular brand-name drugs rose 208 percent between 2008 and 2016. Senator Stabenow’s legislation has three-parts, and the first bill already …

SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. — The Coast Guard, in coordination with local, state and federal partners, is working with the American Transmission Company to respond to a leak from a utility line in the Straits of Mackinac, approximately two miles west of the Mackinac Bridge. The Coast Guard received notification that …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported stabbing in Portage Township that occurred early Tuesday morning. One man was treated for his injury and a woman has been taken into custody and lodged in the Houghton County Jail pending arraignment in 97th District Court. The suspect’s name has …

The Michigan State Police Calumet Post wants motorists to be aware that April is National U Drive. U Text. U Pay. month. Law enforcement officers across the state will be stepping up patrols for motorists who text while driving. Michigan’s texting law prohibits drivers from reading, manually typing or sending …

As the Baraga Chamber of Commerce marks its 15-year anniversary this week, 35 Baraga County businesses will receive awards Friday for their continued support as founding members of the Chamber. “The Chamber has been in existence for 15 years. We’re celebrating our 15th anniversary this week actually. Our purpose is …

MARQUETTE — On Monday night, Northern Michigan University hosted a public town hall meeting with Michigan Senator, Tom Casperson. The Senator, who represents Michigan’s 38th district, joined students and community members at Jamrich Hall to discuss his experiences in the Michigan legislature. Casperson also discussed the state of Michigan’s economy, …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) plans to pass along savings from the new federal tax law to its customers, company representatives said Monday. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed into law at the end of 2017, effectively lowering corporate tax rates from 35 percent to …