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Considerably more residents in the Western Upper Peninsula have health insurance now compared to three years ago. That’s the findings being reported by the Western U.P. Health Department from a comprehensive assessment of community health needs. Ten healthcare organizations participated in the survey. The report shows that the rate of …

Good thing there isn’t any snow in tomorrow’s forecast because it’s Keweenaw Bike to Work Day! The event is coordinated by the Bike Initiative Keweenaw (BIKE) to raise awareness of bicycle commuting as a transportation alternative, as well as bike safety and the importance of sharing the road. There are …

Scammers posing as IRS agents continue to hassle local residents, trying to trick you out of your money. The Michigan State Police Calumet Post warns that area residents are receiving several calls from people claiming to be from the IRS and requesting personal information. Don’t give it to them!  The …

Local autistic students will benefit from the work of one member of the Copper Country Intermediate School District Speech therapist Kristen Roggeman has received the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Autism. The announcement was made at this week’s meeting of the CCISD. Superintendent George Stockero and the board praised Roggeman for working …

Hancock residents will be asked to decide the fate of a millage increase to fund recreation capital improvements. Recreation Commission’s John Haeussler recommended the city council ask for a 0.8 of one mill increase on the November ballot at their monthly meeting Wednesday. The revenue generated would then be designated …

How has Donald Trump become the presumptive GOP Presidential candidate? That subject will be explored today at the University of Michigan when political experts get together to discuss The Trump Phenomenon. Director of the Center for Public Studies Ken Kollman says this campaign is one for the ages.

The federal reserve may hike interest rates. Details from business editor Murray Feldman.

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget says it could be a tough summer for teens looking for work during their break from school. Analyst Jeff Aula says teens can improve their prospects by starting their job search now. But not all will be successful. The state is projecting …

Researchers at Michigan State University say a respiratory disease — known as Pulmonary Veno-occlusive Disease — is being found in dogs. Dr. Tom Resler, of the Resler Animal Hospital, tells says the K-9 disease may serve as the model for human PVOD. The disease, which is a severe form of …

More than four-million U.S. workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under rules issued today by the Obama administration. But could employers just limit hours — or change people’s job titles? Attorney Terry Bonnette.