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By saying that sidewalk defects are “open and obvious,” Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will protect cities from lawsuits from those who trip and fall on sidewalks. Supporters say cities pay millions a year in sidewalk-injury settlements and should be able to use the same defense that’s available …

A memorial for a beloved local musician and chef is being planned for this weekend. 66-year-old Ken Steiner of Houghton passed away on New Year’s Day at U.P. Health System—Marquette following complications resulting from heart surgery. Steiner worked as a cook at several locations and was a volunteer for Little …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will again be lowering water levels at its hydroelectric reservoirs as part of efforts to prepare for the coming spring runoff. The annual drawdowns are part of license requirements for the reservoirs that are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Drawdowns …

By Mark Wilcox, News Writer Michigan Technological University Five undergraduate students at Michigan Technological University have been selected to receive inaugural Portage Health Foundation/Randy Owsley Memorial Scholarships. Randy Owsley made an impact that would last a lifetime, in fact, beyond his lifetime. During the 18 years he was the Head …

With over 200 inches of snowfall every year, the Copper Country provides the perfect setting for the aptly named Snow Country—A Copper Island Novel. The new book from Hancock native Kristen Neva touches on many themes as it tells the romantic story of California-raised Beth and Danny, a local state …

The Wayne State University “word warriors” are at it again, accumulating the ten most expressive words that are not often used. Word Warrior leader Chris Williams gives us his three favorite words for this year.

It’s one of the top New Year’s resolutions–to lose weight. But experts say don’t just focus on the pounds. So if you’re trying to lose weight and you step on the scale and notice that you’ve gained a pound or two, don’t give up. Cleveland Clinic health coach Erica Stepteau …

President Barack Obama is making a rare visit to Capitol Hill today to meet with House and Senate Democrats about how to preserve Obamacare. Congressman Dan Kildee, of Flint, will be among those meeting with Obama. Kildee says they’re taking their case to the American people. He says it’s health …

AAA is urging motorists in the state to make road resolutions for a safer 2017. Auto Club Public Affairs Director Susan Hiltz says they want motorists across the state to take pledges to buckle up, drive sober, and drive distraction-free, among other things. She says 40 percent of traffic deaths …

We will find out today if 2016 was a record sales year for the auto industry. Autobeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.