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For the original story, visit ABC-10’s website. “A more local, Cheers-type of atmosphere,” said General manager of Ojibwa Casino Don Wren’s on one of the sites’ the upcoming renovations. Wednesday was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Baraga Casino. The casino is spending $6.5 million on infrastructure upgrades and a face-lift. “A lot …

HOUGHTON, Michigan, December 6, 2016 – Mark your calendar, dig out your dancing shoes, and join us on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 for a collaborative holiday celebration with a cause! For a second year, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), and Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) will …

Superior National Bank has begun its Charitable Giving Tree program at its branches and invites the community to partner with them to support local charities this Christmas season. Now through December 19th, each branch will be collecting clothing, personal care items, toys and non-perishable food. The items will then be …

by Mark Wilcox, News Writer Michigan Technological University The Houghton County municipalities of the Villages of Calumet and Laurium and the Charter Township of Calumet are three separate communities each with their own strengths as well as challenges. But could these communities better serve their residents through greater cooperation or …

You’ve waited this long to do your holiday shopping–but have you waited too long? John Parish, CEO of The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop, says actually January to October is the best time to shop online.

When you have a large holiday gathering, how do you make sure everyone will have solid access to the Wi-Fi in your house? Comcast Senior Public Relations Manager Rob Ponto says when it comes to your router, it’s all about location, location, location. He says putting the router in an …

Sweet potato pie may not be good for your waistline, but there is a part of the sweet potato that is–and you’re probably throwing it out. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

As cars and trucks become safer, the list of safest vehicles is becoming more exclusive. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the latest ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Michigan House has passed a bill to compensate wrongfully convicted inmates. Under the terms of the bill, ex-inmates would receive $50,000 tax-free for each year of their wrongful incarceration, plus attorney fees. Only four states have released more innocent prisoners than Michigan.

Could Michigan highways become faster? The Michigan Senate has voted in favor of a bill that would raise the speed limits on 1500 miles of rural roads. On 600 of those miles, the speed limit would go from 70 to 75 miles per hour. The other 900 miles of road …