Look for increased testing, in the battle against COVID-19 thanks to a collaboration between the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, Michigan’s State Emergency Operations Center and Michigan’s National Guard. Long term care facilities such as the Lighthouse in Hubbell, Canal View in Hancock and the Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, …

Beginning today, MDOT will begin road work on a 14.4 mile stretch of M 26 between Twin Lakes Road North to Chassell Painesdale Road. This project is expected to wrap up in mid-August. More construction is also coming to Houghton County. Dan Winegarten, Communications Representative for MDOT, had this to …

The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, has busted up a meth ring in Iron Mountain. They have been investigating for the last several months and earlier this week, arrested 64 year old Michael Benvenuto and 40 year old Charles Kline, both of Iron Mountain. Both suspects were taken to the …

Lake Superior State University has made adjustments to their academic calendar, and will resume face to face instruction on August 10th. The semester will conclude right before Thanksgiving. School administrators believe safety precautions could be enhanced, if students could start and finish the semester early. Plans also include starting the …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department  has reissued a warning to residents in Ripley. Particularly, those who reside in the area of the Julio Scrapyards.  Kate Beer, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. The advisory was issued  last summer, when state agencies conducted tests and took ground samples, and discovered the …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has lifted the Spring Weight Restrictions for the entire state, effective today. State routes typically carry M, I or US designations. Permits will still be needed for vehicles exceeding legal weight limits. County road commissions and public works departments put their own weight restrictions in place, …

Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order has been extended through May 28th. That was the big take away from the press conference she just wrapped up. This comes after Michigan’s House and Senate announced lawsuits against the Governor, for abusing her power. Whitmer mentioned her efforts to stay …

It looks like Republicans will choose the next Houghton County Sheriff in August’s primary election. Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean faces a primary challenge from Steve Laux, as both are running as republicans on the ballot. The list of candidates for the August primary elections is out, and it looks …

The Western Upper Peninsula Food System Council has updated their website, with blogs and other information regarding local farmers and growing your own food. Rachel Pressley, Assistant Regional Planner with the Western UP Planning and Development Region, explained how they differ from area food banks. A link to the Western …

The Michigan Department of Transportation has released the latest updates on fatalities and injured motorists on Michigan roadways. This past week, 17 people died while traveling on Michigan roads, for a year to date total of 222. 63 motorists were also seriously injured, for a year to date total of …