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An attempt by the Humane Society of the United States to list the gray wolf as threatened as opposed to endangered has fallen short. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denied the group’s petition even though the gray wolf population has rebounded in some states – including Michigan. Earlier this year …

Research happening at Michigan Tech University on fruit flies could lead to breakthroughs in cancer research. Thomas Werner, an assistant professor of biological sciences, is leading the study and says there’s a link between cancer genes and the coloring of fruit flies – different genes cause different colors on the …

A pair of turtles found in Michigan could be added to the Endangered Species List soon. One is called the Blanding’s turtle, which has a yellow chin and the other is a spotted turtle, which has yellow spots on its shell. The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service is going to …

If you haven’t registered to vote for the August 4th election, you have until the end of the day Monday to do it. To register, you must be at least 18 years old by Election Day and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants also must be residents of Michigan and of …

Tickets are still available for the Calumet Theater’s Grand Raffle. Up to 500 tickets will be sold and if they all sell, the grand prize will be $20,000. There will be 15 cash winners in all when the tickets are drawn during the Whispers of the North concert on July …

July 1, 2015 — The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) reports that all construction and maintenance activities on the Mackinac Bridge will be suspended for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and the new bridge toll software is running smoothly. Travelers crossing the bridge this holiday weekend may see high traffic levels, but …

An Upper Michigan man faces charges after a dog died in a parked car on Monday. Cornell resident Michael Mosher will be charged with felony mistreatment of animals resulting in death. The dog was a 3-year-old English setter. It was allegedly left in the vehicle for more than two hours. …

You’ve got to have guts to stand in the way of Frisbee traveling at 80 miles per hour. The 58th Annual International Frisbee Tournament takes place this Saturday and Sunday at Agassiz Field in Calumet. Teams from all over will be competing for the coveted Nachazel Cup IFT member Jeff …

Beginning this fall Finlandia University will be offering courses online specifically for high school students interested in dual enrollment. “We saw a great need in the Upper Peninsula for students to have dual enrollment options, and we’re happy to be able to fill that niche,” Director of Admissions Travis Hanson …

Legislation to exempt firearm safety devices from state use and sales taxes is headed to the state Senate. The bills are aimed at getting more gun owners to uses devices such as gun locks, lock boxes, trigger and barrel locks. The Michigan Department of Treasury opposes the change, saying it …