The City of Houghton held the first of two focus groups with the consultants for the new parking structure this morning. The morning focus group was for business owners who’s revenue depends on adequate parking downtown. Andrew Baglini from Walker Consultants, explained what they’ve done so far. He also had …

The City of Houghton holds their focus groups with the parking consultants today. The first meeting is at 9am, while the second one takes place at 5:30pm. A link to join the morning meeting and give feedback, is here.  To join by phone, dial 1 312 626 6799 and enter …

It’s been a little over a month since the DNR suspended open burning across the state, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. They have announced they will begin issuing burn permits again. Fire Section Supervisor, Dan Laux said they’re going to issue permits based on local fire risk and …

The Upper Peninsula Honor Flight is looking for both veterans and letters for Honor Flight 18, taking place on September 23rd, from Delta Counties Airport in Escanaba. The Honor Flight program began in 2011,  and takes a group of approximately 80 veterans to Washington DC for a one day trip, …

In an email sent to parents, Superintendent of the Hancock School District, Steve Patchin outlined a new program aimed at helping families who receive free or reduced cost lunches, make sure their kids have enough to eat, through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic EBT Program, will provide temporary funding for …

Michigan Tech’s College of Business recently held their Husky Investment Tournament, which drew over 300 high school business students from the region. Students were competing for a cash prize and scholarships to Michigan Tech. Teams of three to four students, used a virtual stock trading tool, and College faculty led …

Rising water levels in the Great Lakes is a concern for every Michigander. Shoreline erosion around the state is costing millions of dollars, damaging roads and infrastructure and has also claimed houses that were built on the water. Guy Meadows, from Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center, has studied the …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, have teamed up, and have brought a drive through testing center for COVID-19 to Houghton. Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, had this to say. It’s not set up like a fast food …

Governor Whitmer Held a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update the state on the COVID-19 battle. She said in the coming weeks, she will start re-engaging sectors of the economy. She is working with labor and healthcare leaders, to determine which types of businesses pose the least risk to the …

The Upper Peninsula’s premier running event is in danger of being cancelled. The 45th annual Canal Run, scheduled to take place on July 19th, may be cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, started in 1975, features a half marathon, 10 mile run, 5 mile run and …