SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. — The Coast Guard, in coordination with local, state and federal partners, is working with the American Transmission Company to respond to a leak from a utility line in the Straits of Mackinac, approximately two miles west of the Mackinac Bridge. The Coast Guard received notification that …

The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported stabbing in Portage Township that occurred early Tuesday morning. One man was treated for his injury and a woman has been taken into custody and lodged in the Houghton County Jail pending arraignment in 97th District Court. The suspect’s name has …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Candidate for Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nessel In the second segment, Rick is joined by Kathleen Johnson and Stephanie Lebo from Aspirus at Home to talk about hospice care. Hospice Brought to you by Lassila Insurance of Mohawk.

Mildred M. “Millie” Hill, age 90, of Baraga, Michigan died on March 30, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. She was born in Pelkie, MI on December 23, 1927, daughter of the late John and Anna (Kokko) Pesonen. Millie graduated from Baraga High School in 1945. She married Melvin …

Christopher Michael Harden age 19 of Alston went home to his heavenly father after a courageous battle with chronic depression. March 31, 2018 is the day he lost the battle and ended his life. Chris donated himself to the gift of life, which is no surprise for those of us …

The Michigan State Police Calumet Post wants motorists to be aware that April is National U Drive. U Text. U Pay. month. Law enforcement officers across the state will be stepping up patrols for motorists who text while driving. Michigan’s texting law prohibits drivers from reading, manually typing or sending …

As the Baraga Chamber of Commerce marks its 15-year anniversary this week, 35 Baraga County businesses will receive awards Friday for their continued support as founding members of the Chamber. “The Chamber has been in existence for 15 years. We’re celebrating our 15th anniversary this week actually. Our purpose is …

MARQUETTE — On Monday night, Northern Michigan University hosted a public town hall meeting with Michigan Senator, Tom Casperson. The Senator, who represents Michigan’s 38th district, joined students and community members at Jamrich Hall to discuss his experiences in the Michigan legislature. Casperson also discussed the state of Michigan’s economy, …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) plans to pass along savings from the new federal tax law to its customers, company representatives said Monday. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed into law at the end of 2017, effectively lowering corporate tax rates from 35 percent to …

A retired senior priest of the Diocese of Marquette has been placed on administrative leave following accusations of sexual misconduct. According to a press release from the Diocese of Marquette, Father Frank Lenz was placed on leave effective immediately due to a recently-made credible allegation of sexual misconduct with a …