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A Republican-led House panel has voted to cut Michigan’s income tax and eliminate it over a nearly-four decade span–despite “serious concerns” voiced by Governor Snyder. Supporters say the bill would reduce the 4.25 percent tax to 3.9 percent. Then, it would drop 0.1 percent per year until it reaches zero. Opponents say the …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is recommending an increase by 160 bear hunting licenses to be issued throughout the state. As the population of black bears increases, so too does the number of nuisance complaints, mostly in the northern lower peninsula. The DNR believes there is about 12,000 black …

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity will be dedicating their new home this Saturday. All are welcome to the dedication of the home they built for the Beaudoin family in South Range in 2016. This is a good opportunity for people to see a Habitat house and perhaps volunteer to help …

The latest thaw has triggered road restrictions, going into effect this Friday at noon. The restrictions are for Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties and will remain in effect until further notice. Maximum legal axle loads will be reduced to 65% of normal loads as prescribed by the Michigan Vehicle …

The Canadian company conducting exploratory drilling in Gogebic County says they are making sure their impact to the surrounding area will be kept to the minimum. Highland Copper Company recently began its drilling program at its Copperwood project. Of the 35 planned confirmatory holes, 12 are to be drilled at …

A pair of Calumet High School students are being recognized for their performance at a welding competition. Students Warren Torola and Alex Anderson competed with the best career and technical students from across the Upper Peninsula at the regional Skills/USA competition at Bay College in Escanaba on February 3rd. Torola …

Here is a recap of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners meeting on February 14th, 2017. Requests for bids for the Houghton County Arena roof replacement project will be sent out. The County Board approved the move at their February meeting on Tuesday. The board is still unsure how the project …

The saying “there’s always room for one more” may no longer be true for the Houghton County Jail. An ongoing issue, overcrowding at the jail has been well documented but there’s still no relief in sight. 97th District Court Judge Mark Wisti said, “Right now it’s at a crisis situation …

The proposed natural gas electric plants to be built in Baraga and Marquette Counties will be up for discussion at a public hearing in Lansing next month. Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation will meet with the Michigan Public Service Commission as part of the approval process to build the plants. …

A Keweenaw County man is facing two counts of delivery of marijuana. Detectives from UPSET West served a search and arrest warrant at a residence in Ahmeek on Monday. During the search, marijuana, packaging, and a scale were recovered, along with $2,000 in cash. 52-year-old Eric Eugene Pushee was arrested …