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Posted: 01.18.2011 at 1:58 PM
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Here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for tonight's news.

Kennecott Minerals has dropped plans for Marquette County Road 595 through the northwestern part of the county. The company will instead have trucks using the Big Bay Road, Wright Street and U.S. 41 to get the mined rock to the Humboldt site for processing. Tonight on your TV6 Early News, why Kennecott is making the change and reaction from Marquette City officials.

The City of Marquette is coming up with new rules concerning Medical Marijuana. Tonight you'll hear from the city's mayor about the issue facing the commission and what they're actually doing in light of the state law legalizing Medical Marijuana. TV6's Noel McLaren has the story tonight on your TV6 Early News.

The issue of wolves is a hot topic in Upper Michigan. Tonight, the story of two beagles killed by wolves last week during a rabbit hunt. That's on your TV6 Early News tonight.

The case against David Morikawa, 36, of Crystal Falls is in the Iron County Trial Court today. Morikawa is charged with two counts Criminal Sexual Conduct, second degree. He's also a Michigan State Police Trooper. The outcome of Morikawa's preliminary exam on your TV6 News Tonight.

Electricity is a staple of any home, powering computers to kitchen appliances. But if there's a fire involving electricity, would you know what to do? TV6's Escanaba Bureau reporter Yona Gavino talks with the experts about the extinguishers to use and what to do in a time of crisis. That's in your Consumer Watch, on your TV6 News Tonight.

The annual World Championship Ski Jumping Tournament in Iron Mountain draws jumpers from all over. Last year the Kiwanis Ski Club, who puts on the jumps, struggled financially and came close to cancelling the event. This year there are no such worries. TV6's Iron Mountain Kingsford Bureau reporter Aaron Martin tells us why, UP Close, on your TV6 News Tonight.

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