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Radon kits available at the health department

KINGSFORD — Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the U.S., claiming approximately 20,000 lives annually, or slightly more than two every hour. Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil. The gas accumulates in the home and it could linger without the ...

Logger co-op reopens mill in Shawano County

A mill in Shawano County will be reopening after closing about a year ago. It’s the first chip mill in the U.S. purchased by a logger co-op. Even though the mill is in Shawano County, its opening has an impact on the timber industry across the Northwoods. In the last five years, mills in ...

Heavy snow predicted for UP starting Sunday

IRON MOUNTAIN — A winter storm watch will be in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday night, with heavy snow and whiteout conditions possible, the National Weather Service said. AccuWeather predicts 6 to 10 inches of snow for the Iron Mountain area. NWS predicts 5 to 13 inches of snow ...

Data centers, Line 5 are stories to watch in 2026

(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) Changes to Michigan’s energy sector are expected to dominate the headlines in 2026, with big implications for the state’s environment. From ...

Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes

BOSTON (AP) — More than a thousand flights were canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions due to snow as thousands took to roads and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year's. New York City received about 4 inches of snow Friday night ...

Judge will allow some statements in open murder trial

ESCANABA – A judge has decided that past statements a woman made about an assault in February 2023 can be used in the trial of the man accused of killing her later that year. Tavaris Jackson appeared virtually in the 47th Circuit Court of Delta County in Escanaba on Dec. 18 and again Tuesday ...