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An Upper Peninsula lawmaker is blasting a federal judge’s ruling that puts the grey wolf back on the endangered species list and bans wolf hunting in the UP, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. State representative Ed McBroom says that Judge Beryl Howell has no idea what they are dealing with in the …

The two people involved with an active meth lab that was discovered this past weekend in Ishpeming are behind bars. 29-year-old Steven Greenleaf and 27-year-old Aimee Fraley were arrested on two felony counts each of delivery/manufacture of meth. Fraley was arrested on Sunday on an unrelated warrant and her bond …

We could find out in the beginning of the new year whether gay marriage will be legalized in Michigan. The U.S. Supreme Court could decide as early as January 9 to add same-sex marriage to their calendar this term. Equality Michigan Executive Director Emily Dievendorf says they have a very …

The 30-year-old Houghton man charged with murdering an elderly woman last year is now competent to stand trial. Timothy Cadeau is scheduled for a preliminary exam in Houghton County District Court January 16. He had undergone a number of competency exams since his arrest in September 2013. Court officials say …

The Department of Natural Resources said it was very surprised with Friday’s federal ruling that returns wolves to the endangered species list in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Debbie Munson Badini from the DNR calls the ruling disappointing. Now that wolves are considered endangered, Michigan citizens cannot kill wolves that attack …

Michigan will get $70 million in federal funds over the next four years for innovative health care program improvements that help families. The money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support the state’s Blueprint for Health Innovation that seeks better coordination of care, lower costs as …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the 2014 elk hunt was a success. A news release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says elk hunters harvested 78 elk during this year’s elk hunting season. Each killed elk was inspected by DNR staff. Wildlife biologist Jennifer Kleitch says the …

With the holiday travel season underway, the Michigan State Police want to remind drivers to always be prepared especially when driving in very snowy conditions. If you do get stranded during a winter storm, troopers advise drivers not to leave a vehicle while waiting for help. Troopers also recommend keeping …

This Thursday, Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly will be holding their Christmas dinners at several locations across the Upper Peninsula. They will also be sending out Christmas gifts for the senior citizens in the community. Meals will be delivered to home-bound seniors. Deliveries will begin at noon from Grace United …

The New Beginnings Angel Mission in Calumet is appealing for last-minute help to fill a need for Christmas gifts for area kids. The Mission received requests from area families to provide presents for nearly 300 children. The profiles of those children were placed on their Angel Tree. With the holiday …