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Some state lawmakers don’t want a federal study on the environmental impact of outdoor grills. A resolution is headed to the state Senate that would urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to call off a study on barbecues and grills. Senate Republican Phil Pavlov, is sponsoring the resolution. He says …

You couldn’t fly a drone around police officers, firefighters or the military under legislation introduced in the Michigan House. State Representative Kurt Heise is sponsoring the bills and wants to be proactive as more people begin using drones recreationally. He fears, in the not-so-distant future, someone could use a drone …

The Ontonagon Sheriff’s Office is looking for the driver who was involved in a rollover accident. A Deputy was dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident on M38 near Cherry Ln. in Ontonagon Township. A vehicle was found on the scene with extensive damage. There were no occupants in or …

The local pride group, Keweenaw Pride, in conjunction with many other student organizations and local businesses will be hosting the 1st annual Keweenaw Color Run this Sunday. The run, which is to have almost 600 participants, is meant to bring students and community members from different backgrounds and cultures together …

The Aspirus Women’s Health Team is getting ready for their second annual Light the Night Fun Run/Walk, taking place tomorrow night. Light the Night is a fundraiser event that includes a 5k for runners and walkers, and a free 1k run/walk for families, kids and those who simply enjoy walking. …

LANSING – State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) introduced House Bill 4886 today that would require the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to do a life-cycle analysis of all road projects with a total material cost that exceeds $1 million. “As we search for a road funding solution we also need …

It is a federal requirement that all universities do something to mark the anniversary date of the signing of the United States Constitution. To honor the occasion, students at Michigan Tech gathered outside yesterday for a ceremony on campus. Social Sciences Department Lecturer Susanna Peters says there’s plenty of reasons …

The Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship is awarded globally by Ford to students showing outstanding performance in academics, leadership and community engagement. The program is a $1 million fund with each scholarship worth $10,000. Ten students every year for ten years will receive the award. This year, one of …

The Copper Country is dotted with small towns that are shadows of what they were during their heyday. One of those towns is Winona in southern Houghton County. Retired Sociology Professor and Documentary Filmmaker Doctor Michael Loukinen takes an in depth look at this so-called Ghost Town in his latest …

The 26th Annual Parade of Nations will once again showcase the cultural diversity of the Keweenaw. Event co-coordinator Bob Wenc says more than 60 countries will be represented in Saturday’s parade.   This year’s theme is World of Lore and Legends and the floats will feature mythological figures from many countries. …