The Houghton County Board of Commissioners met last night, where the proposed 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County Resolution was the main topic. Before public comments and the vote, a moment of silence was recognized for the recently deceased Anton Pintar and Ken Rowe. Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health …

Houghton City Council postpones vote on Marijuana ordinances. Faced with an absence of three of the seven members, the Houghton City Council held its public hearings, but took no action on three proposed Marijuana ordinances.  The ordinances, if approved, would set up the rules and regulations for the establishment of …

Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced former priest Gary Jacobs has been charged with two more counts of criminal sexual conduct, which he allegedly committed while serving in the Marquette Diocese in the early 80’s. Jacobs was already charged with seven counts of criminal sexual misconduct, this past January. He …

The City of Houghton parking study consultant is looking for more information in regards to parking in downtown Houghton. There is an online survey where you can give feedback on your parking concerns. The survey is here.

In cooperation with CDC guidelines, Canal View of Houghton County, will be limiting visiting hours. New hours will be from 8:30am-7pm Monday through Friday, and 9a-5p on weekends. Visitors will also be screened for COVID-19 risk factors, upon entering the facility.  *This story has been updated* The updated story can …

Lot’s to report from the CLK School Board  meeting last night. The board congratulated CLK Employees for their Chamber of Commerce Spark Plug Award win for “Project of the Year” and also commended their commitment to the Trauma Informed School Initiative. The board  congratulated Molly Helminen, Courtney Kangus and Ada …

Michigan’s 2020 Presidential Primary is in the books. Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump were the big winners, statewide and locally. Also, all local millage proposals passed, most by large margins. Complete results are on Keweenawreport.com.

Former Houghton County Commissioner Anton Pintar has passed away. Pintar, was a Painesdale native, and earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan Tech. He came back to the Copper Country, where he taught Chemistry for …

Michigan now has two cases of Coronavirus. Two people have tested presumptive positive, the first known cases in the state. Governor Whitmer has declared a state of emergency, in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. Cooperation with local governments and public health agencies is ongoing. Governor Whitmer …

Representative Greg Markkanen from Hancock has announced the Michigan House has approved a long awaited supplemental budget plan, to resolve a pension liability issue in Gogebic County. The plan sets aside $971,000 to cover the shortfalls in pension costs from the now disbanded Western Upper Peninsula Manpower Consortium. Markkanen said …