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Opposing court rulings on the Michigan ballot recount. The state court of appeals says it should end, being Green Party candidate Jill Stien did not have enough of a vote to qualify for a recount. But a federal appeals court upheld the original ruling forcing the recount Monday, saying a …

By Mark Wilcox, Michigan Technological University News Writer Jason Carter, chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology at Michigan Technological University, has been named president-elect of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). Current AKA President Mary Rudisill, director of the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University, says, “The American …

December 10th at 7: 30 pm ~Ted Vigil as John Denver: A John Denver Christmas at the Calumet Theatre A singer, songwriter and tribute artist, Vigil has been performing since age 10. In 2006 he went to Laughlin, NV to compete in Talent Quest involving 28 states, New Zealand, Australia …

The drug problem in the western U.P. continues to escalate and now law enforcement has a team in place to combat the growing epidemic. The Upper Peninsula Drug Enforcement Team’s newest addition—UPSET West—will focus on narcotics investigation in the region. First Lt. Randy Danison of the MSP Calumet Post said, …

The Portage Lake District Library will host Barry Fink with the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country for a discussion about the electoral college and where it stands today on Thursday, December 8, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The recent presidential election was the fifth time in …

A Chicago area man arrested last week after a drug bust conducted by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team has been arraigned. 38-year-old Fountaine Gordon faces three felony drug charges, including delivery/manufacture of heroin or cocaine, less than 50 grams. Gordon was arrested on November 30th at the Super 8 …

Thinking of buying someone a tech gift for the holiday? In this era of data breaches and identity theft, you might want to keep security in mind. Mike Hanley is director of Duo Labs, an Ann Arbor advanced security and research and analytics team at Duo Security. Hanley says the …

Now through December 16th, State Police will be paying really close attention to distracted drivers as part of a campaign they call “Get Your Head Out Of Your APP.” But MSP Lt Michael Shaw says it’s not limited to drivers looking at their smartphones instead of the road. Lt. Shaw says this …

Eighty percent of all infections are transmitted through touch. The best way to avoid most germs is by washing your hands, but it has to be done the right way. Family medicine expert Dr. Daniel Allan. He says washing from 15 to 30 seconds can decrease the number of bacteria on …

As state lawmakers debate legislation that would change retirement benefits for police officers and firefighters, those people affected are expecting to make their voices heard outside the capitol in Lansing. The Police Officers Association of Michigan is organizing the rally that is expected to start around 8:45 this morning. Those …