Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting this morning in the Memorial Union Building on campus. The agenda includes awarding the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction and the Board of Trustees Silver Medal. An honorary doctorate will also be recommended for Keith Creagh, a Tech alumnus and …
Read More »Crafting For A Cause To Benefit Shelter For Victims Of Domestic Violence
The folks from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home continue to craft ways to help end domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Shelter is hosting a full day of Crafting for A Cause at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet Saturday. Shelter Director Mary Niemela talks …
Read More »Know Your Zika
There’s more to Zika than just a mosquito bite. While searching for targets that could be used to generate antibodies against the Zika virus, biologists from Michigan Technological University set out to bring together all the available information about new Zika research. Their review paper, published in BioMed Central’s Journal of …
Read More »Lake Superior Performance Rally Arrives
The Lake Superior Performance Rally returns to the Copper Country this weekend with a big change to make the event more spectator-friendly. The final stage of the rally will take place along the Houghton waterfront, offering a great view as the cars roar by. LSPR Co-Chairman Dean Rushford said, “Anywhere …
Read More »Halloween Scare Season Begins With Many Local Events
Things are starting to get scary around the Copper Country. The 2016 Howl-O-Scream Haunted House is said to be bigger and better than ever. The haunted house will be open at Meadowbrook Arena this Friday and Saturday from 7:00 until 11:00 pm, as well as next Saturday. They will have …
Read More »Grants Will Help MSP
Funding overtime for drug-teams and reviewing sexual assault evidence kits throughout the state — that’s what $2 million in federal grants will be used for by the Michigan State Police. Nancy Bennett, MSP Grants and Community Services Division Director, says this is the second time they’ve received the highly-competitive grant.
Read More »Mix Of High Tech & Automotives Continues
Another example of the car business making big inroads into the technology field. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.
Read More »Flu Cases Starting To Appear
The Michigan Department of Health says it’s the first official week of the flu season. Spokeswoman Angela Minicuci says they are already seeing cases of the AH3 strain. Last year, one flu-related pediatric death was reported in Michigan.
Read More »New Technology Helps Paralzed Man
A paralyzed man has feeling in his hand again thanks to breakthrough technology. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.
Read More »Input Sought From Houghton Businesses On Lakeshore Drive Project
Business owners in Houghton will be receiving a survey in the near future as plans move ahead for the Lakeshore Drive improvement project. Addressing the Houghton City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday, City Manager Eric Waara said the surveys will collect information such as hours of operation, entries, and …
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