Michigan’s Animals of Concern list has been updated to include five reptiles and amphibians. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission agreed last week to place the mudpuppy, Fowler’s toad, pickerel frog, Butler’s garter snake and smooth green snake on the list. It’s illegal to kill or trap those animals or remove …
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An immature bald eagle was released back into the wild on Sunday. The eagle that was found was injured in Marquette and rehabilitated by Wings of Wonder, who was caring for the eagle for over a month. Rebecca Lessard Executive Director of Wings of Wonder says this has been one of their …
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Today is the start of Operation Safe Drive week, when law enforcement across the country and right here in Michigan will be paying close attention to bad driving behavior. The focus is on awareness about the dangers of driving recklessly around commercials vehicles. Lt. Steven Horwood from the Michigan State …
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Cyber security experts from across Michigan gather today for the North American International Cyber Summit. Governor Rick Snyder opens the summit at 8:30 this morning at Cobo Center in Detroit. Experts will be discussing cyber security issues impacting Michigan and the world in the areas of business, law enforcement, education …
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A man from the Western Upper Peninsula took the top prize in the 39th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon in Detroit. Alan Peterson of Bessemer finished the race Sunday in 2 hours, 19 minutes, 20 seconds. Russia’s Lioudmila Kortchaguina is the women’s winner, crossing the finish line in 2 …
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The trial against a former Houghton high school coach is being pushed back. 71-year-old Don Sawaski is charged multiple felonies for allegedly possessing child sexually abusive materials. A trial had been set for next month. At a pretrial conference in Houghton County Circuit Court, the prosecution explained some of …
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An Atlantic Mine man is charged with two felonies after he was arrested earlier this week by Deputies of the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department. 47-year-old Steven John Ruotsala was arraigned in 97th District Court on one count of Delivery or Manufacture of Meth, a 20 year felony…and one count of …
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The Copper Country Ski Tigers Nordic Race Team will hold its Nordic ski gear swap at the Houghton High School Multi-Purpose Room Saturday. The annual fall sale is a great place to recycle Nordic ski equipment by buying and/or selling. Buyers find great bargains on used gear. Sellers pay just …
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The UP Health System-Portage Men’s Health Tune-Up takes place Saturday at Hancock High School. The day includes breakfast and coffee plus informative educational sessions geared for men and health screenings. Participants are reminded to fast for 12 hours prior to getting their blood drawn. There is no charge, but you must …
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Do you feel like you’ve got a lot of debt? Well, a New York-based financial technology company says Houghton County has one of the lowest per capita debt ratios. SmartAsset ranks Houghton has having the third lowest debt index in the state and 112th in the nation. Dickinson County was …
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