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A mega jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing. A spokesman for the Michigan Lottery says the jackpot was increased to $540 million. If a winner selects the cash option they will walk away with $380 million before taxes. The record Mega Millions jackpot is $656 million …

Governor Rick Snyder is asking the federal government to fully fund reconstruction of portions of the Soo Locks. The letter asks the federal government to fund the replacement of the Davis and Sabin Locks with a larger, single lock to make waterway traffic and shipping more reliable, and prevent a …

The Community Action Agency has a large quantity of pre-packaged Cherry Tomatoes. They will be distributing them to anyone with a valid “Community Action Agency Green Card today. Distribution will take place from 10:00am till noon or until supplies run out at the CAA Distribution Center in Houghton.

A project to renovate a group of rental units in Laurium is moving forward. The project involves four rental units on the first and second floor at 100 N. Pewabic Street in Laurium. The Village has received a Community Development Block Grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund in the amount …

A historic building in downtown Houghton will soon been vacant when the bank inside closes next month. Wells Fargo Bank on Shelden Avenue will close its doors for good at noon on August 2nd. Company Spokesperson Steve Carlson said it was not an easy decision to make or one that …

Police are looking for those responsible for vandalizing Veterans Park in Houghton over the Fourth of July weekend. The Houghton Police Department says the incident occurred sometime after the bars closed on Friday morning. A Purple Heart monument was toppled over and a plaque dedicated to those Killed In Action …

Michigan State Police are warning people to be careful what they throw out their cars, especially in this dry weather. First Lt. Mike Shaw says they’ve been seeing a lot of brush and grass fires along the freeway. Shaw reminds you that throwing things out of your car could also …

Michigan’s four year old fireworks law continues to draw criticism. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains why.

Attorney General Bill Schuette and Governor Rick Snyder have been at odds over several legal issues recently, even though they are on the same side of the political aisle. That’s the Michigan News Network’s Tim Skubick in Lansing.

New research on marijuana from the University of Michigan finds the part of the brain that activates when a person is excited about getting a reward is dulled with marijuana use. Researcher Dr. Mary Heitzeg. Researchers say in order for the brain to feel excited about a reward people will …