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Law enforcement agencies in the Copper Country and across the state have increased their traffic enforcement activities for the long holiday weekend. Operation C.A.R.E. will run through Sunday. Officers will be watching for impaired driving, seat belt use, careless driving and speeding. The extra patrols are paid for by the …

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review a case that could have a bearing on the future of the Presque Isle Power Plant in Marquette… and electrical rates in the Upper Peninsula. Michigan and 20 other states have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for dictating that electrical …

Three children were pronounced dead at the scene following a two-vehicle collision in Dagget Township Monday evening. Menominee County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident occurred at 6 p.m. on US-41 between Belgiumtown Road and County Road 358. 40-year-old Susan Meade was driving her minivan when she lost control of the …

A 25-year-old woman was arrested by the Houghton Police Department following a home invasion that occurred Monday. Police say they responded to a report of a stolen cell phone at an apartment on Portage St. in Houghton. As they investigated the apartment, officers were told by a resident that the …

The victim in an alleged sexual assault on Michigan Tech’s campus is now saying the incident happened off campus. MTU Public Safety says that the victim indicated the alleged sexual assault happened in the City of Houghton in an alley. No report on the incident has been filed with the …

A contract to one of the bidders for the Portage Lake Lift Bridge rehab project has been offered. After receiving approval from the Transportation Commission, MDOT have accepted the bid of Zenith Tech, a company based in Waukesha, WI, who’s bid came in at $8.3 million, well above the estimated …

Michigan U.S. Senator Carl Levin is on the short list of possible candidates for Secretary of Defense. Former Levin aide Kel Smythe of Escanaba worked with Levin in Detroit and served as his Upper Peninsula representative and he says he is not surprised that Levin is on the short list because …

A new plan to fund repairs and maintenance of Michigan’s roads is being discussed in Lansing. House speaker Jase Bolger is proposing an idea that would make certain that all fuel tax revenue would be used only for the state’s roads. He wants to slowly repeal the six-percent tax on …

If you plan to deep fry your turkey on Thanksgiving, the Michigan State Fire Marshal is urging caution. Richard Miller says outdoor, gas-fueled turkey fryers using hot oil are simply not safe. He adds they carry an increased risk of fire, burns, injuries and property damage. Miller says those who …

200 L’Anse High School students spent Tuesday afternoon thinking and talking about their futures. The annual career fair brought dozens of employers and educators to the school gym to discuss career opportunities. Representative Scott Dianda was there, promoting careers in government. “The Michigan State Police is here, the DNR is here,” …