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This picture shows the 5-year-old male wolf after he was relocated to Isle Royale. The male wolf died in October.

More Wolves Coming to Isle Royale

11/16/2018 11:36 AM

The superintendent of Isle Royale National Park says the wolf relocation project will move forward, despite the death of one of the four new wolves. Starting in January, helicopters will move four to six male wolves from Michipicoten Island to Isle Royale.

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Michigan Unemployment Rate Down to 3.9 Percent in October

Michigan's unemployment rate fell by a tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent in October. That's down eight-tenths of a point from one year ago.

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

The Coalition to SAVE the Menominee River is suing two federal agencies as part of an effort to block a proposed mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near the Wisconsin line. The Justice Department says it's reviewing the complaint.

A group is suing two federal agencies as part of an effort to block a proposed mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near the Wisconsin line.

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UP Wind-Farm Critics Submit Signatures to Force Election

A group is trying to stop a wind turbine project in Baraga County, Mich.

Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Federal Gray Wolf Protections

Wolf Dies after Relocation to Isle Royale

One of four wolves�relocated this fall from Minnesota to Isle Royale has died.

Ironwood Reacts to First Major Snowfall

The Ironwood community reacted to the first major snowfall that dumped over a foot of snow Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

Settlement Reached in Northern Michigan University Discrimination Complaint

Northern Michigan University has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after a student with a disability filed a complaint alleging discrimination.

Officials Urge Vaccination after 15 Michigan Measles Cases

Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated and take other precautions after confirming 15 cases of measles in Michigan this year. That's the most cases Michigan has seen since 1994.

Snyder's Last Priorities Include Fees for Environmental Cleanup

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says his legislative priorities before leaving office include pushing through fee increases to pay for environmental cleanup, water infrastructure and recycling needs.

Gov. Rick Snyder would like to accomplish several more things before leaving office.

Cavanagh Wins Mich. Supreme Court Race by Very Thin Margin

Michigan voters have legalized the sale and use of recreational marijuana, making their state the first in the Midwest and the 10th overall to do so.

Michigan Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana

Jack Bergman, seen speaking during a 2016 interview with WDIO, has won re-election to the U.S. House.

Gogebic Co. Republican Bergman wins 2nd US House Term

Whitmer: Drinking Water, Roads Will Top Legislative Agenda

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) won re-election Tuesday.

Stabenow Wins Re-Election

Most Voters in Michigan Worried about Nation's Direction

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DNR: Cougar Sighting Does Not Present Threat

Officials plan to relocate several gray wolves from the Canadian province of Ontario to Isle Royale National Park this winter.

Officials Planning to Move Canadian Wolves to Isle Royale

Wildlife officials have confirmed that this animal captured on a game camera in Ironwood Township is a cougar.

Game Camera Spots Cougar near Ironwood

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A bill that passed the U.S. House would remove protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states.

House Passes Duffy Bill to Drop Gray Wolf Protections

The Republican-controlled House has passed a bill from Rep. Sean Duffy to drop legal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states. The bill would still need Senate approval before going to the president for consideration.

Drop in Wisconsin Deer Licenses Raises Funding Concerns

Sheriff Asks Hunters to Look for Evidence in Closs Disappearance

The sheriff of Barron County is asking deer hunters to watch for evidence on the disappearance of Jayme Closs.

Siren Police Seek Info on Weapon Discharge

FBI Examining More Video in Search for Jayme Closs

Jayme Closs has been missing since Oct. 15.

Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Federal Gray Wolf Protections

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Michigan to Develop Online Voter Registration Under New Laws

Michigan residents will be able to use the internet to register to vote under laws signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. The laws require the state to�develop an interface so voter registration applications can be submitted on the secretary of state's website.

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