Last chance to vote for the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center

We've been telling you here on ABC 10 News Now about the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center being in the running for a $250,000 grant. But in order for it to win, it needs your vote! The Upper Michigan brain tumor center is currently a nominee for the $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant.

Tue 8/31/10 6:17PM / last updated Tue 8/31/10 6:18PM

Michigan Primary Care Association's Back-to-School Campaign

As the school year begins next week, the Michigan Primary Care Association is launching a back–to–school campaign. The statewide program is to encourage parents with uninsured children to put enrolling them in low–cost or free health insurance coverage at the top of their Back–to–school checklist. The coverage is offered through Michigan’s HealthyKids and MIChild programs.

Tue 8/31/10 6:12PM

Water safety task force approved

After four summer drownings this year off Marquette’s shoreline, the city commission decided to go forward with a safety task force. The 7 member volunteer group will look into various options on how to create a safer beach front. Including raising awareness on the dangers in the waters and working with emergency preparedness and response.

Tue 8/31/10 6:06PM

Gas leak in Ironwood

The Ironwood Department of Public Safety says a construction crew hit a natural gas line at the intersection of lake and Celia Street. About 75 residents were evacuated, several roads were closed and gas service was turned off to about 300 homes. By three this afternoon, residents were allowed to return home and gas service was restored.

Tue 8/31/10 6:02PM

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Tech Volleyball Edged in Opening Match of the Year

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan Tech volleyball team held a 2-1 lead in sets and an 8-3 lead in points in the fifth set but couldn’t put away St. Cloud State this morning in the opening match of the Ferris State Invitational.

Fri 9/3/10 1:35PM

Tech Women's Soccer Starts with Win

HOUGHTON, Mich - The weather held off and Michigan Tech made it a truly historic day winning the first soccer game in school history 2-0 over Concordia St. Paul in front of a crowd of 1,380 fans Thursday (Sept. 2) at Sherman Field.

Thu 9/2/10 11:42PM

Scores from 9/2/2010

High School Football North Central 55, Rapid River 0 Norway 33, Northern Elite 7 Calumet 26, Gladstone 7 Escanaba 52, Alpena 12 Houghton 21, Westwood 40 West Iron Co. 16, L'Anse 34 Girl's Tennis Gwinn 0, Marquette 8 Escanaba 7, Menominee 1 Volleyball Munising 1, Manistique 3 Iron Mountain 3, Negaunee 1 North Central 0, Rapid River 3 Superior Central 3, Big Bay de Noc 0 Hancock 3, Lake Linden-Hubell 2 Cross Country Boys 1. Marquette 38 2.

Thu 9/2/10 11:41PM

Scores from 9/1/2010

Wed 9/1/10 10:59PM

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