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Location Of Portage Lake Little Evaluations Changed

The Portage Lake Little League evaluations that were scheduled starting Monday, April 10th at Houghton County Arena have been moved to Jeffers High School Gymnasium. All the dates and times for the evaluation sessions will remain the same. Only the location has changed, due to Houghton County Arena being closed …

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MDOT Lifts More Weight Restrictions

April 3, 2017 — Effective 6 a.m. April 4, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including the Mackinac Bridge. Weight restrictions will still be in effect and will be imposed on all state trunklines in the Upper Peninsula …

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Do Old Toys Pose A Health Risk?

Whether it’s a well-worn teething toy or a favorite bath time ducky, if you’re a parent, you know a baby’s toys get wet, which means the possibility for mold. So, are your baby’s toys a health concern? Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

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Watch Out For Road Workers

We’re entering into construction season in Michigan and MDOT wants to remind you to drive safely in construction zones. MDOT’s John Richard says 95-percent of those crashes were due to driver error. He says distracted driving and speeding are often causes. If you injure or kill a worker in a …

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Prevent More Deaths From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

How can you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home or business? Some might be wondering that after a 13-year-old boy died from carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend at a hotel when a leak occurred. Several others were injured at the Quality Inn & Suites in Niles, MI. The …

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Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving

Law enforcement agencies across the state say they plan to step up their patrols as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, there were 7,516 crashes in Michigan during 2015 involving distracted driving, resulting in 28 fatalities. Cell phones were involved …

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Senators Stabenow & Peters Call Fro Dredge Funding

U-S Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are asking the Office of Management and Budget to include the dredging of recreational and commercial harbors in their 2018 budget. The lawmakers say the harbors are critical to commercial and recreational navigation, public safety and the economies of our communities. The U.S. …

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Dianda Announces State Senate Candidacy

HOUGHTON — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) announced his candidacy for Michigan’s 38th State Senate District today amongst supporters across the Upper Peninsula.  Dianda toured the U.P. making stops in Houghton, Marquette, Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls and Bessemer. “I’m running to be your next State Senator because the status …

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