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A South Range man is facing five felony drug charges after being arrested in Houghton County. On Tuesday, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of 24 year old Charles Lester Knuckles. The suspect was arrested at his residence in South …

Advances in technology can improve the care that veterans receive from the VA. Congressman Jack Bergman took part in a committee hearing entitled “Assessing the VA IT Landscape: Progress and Challenges.” The hearing was designed to explore the major Information Technology modernization projects and programs underway at the Department of …

Western U.P. Health Department, in conjunction with My Community Dental Centers and local dentists, reminds you to give your child a smile that lasts a lifetime. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which brings an increased focus on the importance of regular dental check-ups and a balanced diet. The …

CALUMET, Mich. – Calumet High School (CHS) and Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital are partnering once again for the Jersey Fund in support of local cancer care. The Jersey Fund is a collaborative effort between CHS students and Aspirus to help bring extra comfort to oncology patients during their care. Funds are …

Music, food, fun and of course plenty of snow, are in store as Michigan Tech’s annual Winter Carnival officially gets underway today with the legendary All-nighter. This year’s theme is “Snow Cascades Across the Decades.” Blue Key Honor Society President Brad Torni says Carnival comes just in time. Events will …

Hancock Public Schools are digging into the numbers–and the trash–to find out how much garbage is being thrown away that could have been recycled. It’s part of a study spearheaded by the Copper Country Recycling Initiative to teach these middle school students about recycling and to share the data with …

Are political opinions getting loud and emotional where you work? Dan Bretz, labor law expert at Clark Hill in Detroit, says these discussions can cross the line and make for a hostile work environment and then the employer would be liable.

GM earns nearly $9.5 billion in 2016, leading to record-breaking profit sharing checks of $12,000 for the company’s manufacturing workers. How did they do it? AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has more.

There’s a potential alternative to a vasectomy for men. Health Reporter Deanna Lites has details.

Governor Rick Snyder will propose growing Michigan’s savings account to $1 billion, even as Republican lawmakers push for an income tax cut. The Republican will unveil his budget plan today and will not include tax cuts. Lawmakers voted to permanently shift general funds to road and bridge repairs starting in …