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An architect who designs pedestrian and bicyclist friendly transportation plans says there’s more to a bill to increase the state’s speed limit on some roads than allowing drivers to go 80 miles an hour on interstates. Norm Cox, with Greenway Collaborative in Ann Arbor, says the speed limit going up …

A state Senator is challenging any lawmaker that supports tax increases to fix the roads to a public debate. Senator Patrick Colbeck issued his challenge on the chamber floor saying it’s time to bring closed door discussions on raising taxes out into the light. Colbeck says using existing revenue is …

Gas prices are down in Michigan over the past week. AAA reports that the average price of a gallon of gas in the state is now $2.46 cents per gallon. The weekly decline is the first in a month. Among the markets surveyed, the lowest prices are in Traverse City …

Governor Rick Snyder says progress is being made in talks with legislative leaders toward a road funding solution. While Snyder won’t release any details on the talks, he is hopeful the House and Senate leadership will have a plan to present to members soon. He says a set of common …

UPDATE: The escaped inmate is now in custody.  Revoir was seen in the Painesdale area and a tip was called into 911 with his direction of travel.  He was captured within minutes of the call without incident. ————————————————————————————————————- We have an update on the search for an inmate who walked …

The Michigan Tech Campus is buzzing with excitement this week as the Homecoming game approaches. Homecoming week activities include water balloon dodgeball and tug of war, a student talent showcase, a relay race on the Tech trails, and everyone’s favorite the Cardboard boat races. The Homecoming Court had a busier …

WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) supported H.R. 2406, the ” Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, during a markup in the House Committee on Natural Resources today. This legislation, which he helped author, will work to protect and enrich our Nation’s hunting and fishing heritage while also promoting …

Finlandia University Campus Ministry, Western U.P. Food Bank and Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank are working together to bring a mobile food pantry to Hancock on Tuesday, October 20 at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Old Main just off Quincy Street on Finlandia’s campus. “Helping our neighbors …

September 2015 will go into the books as one of the warmest ever on record for the Copper Country. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says well above normal temperature during the month resulted in the second hottest September and the areas third driest. The previous record average high was …

A Bruce Crossing man is dead following a crash on his motorcycle. The Michigan State Police Wakefield Post say troopers were called out to the crash around 4:00pm Wednesday. The accident happened near Forest Road 5333 in Haight Township in Ontonagon County. A passing motorist discovered the crash in an …