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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will limit the number of designated backcountry campsites at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, to better protect park resources and help ensure a quality backcountry camping experience. At roughly 60,000 acres, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is Michigan’s largest state park, home to towering old-growth …

31 Backpacks needs your help to make sure kids have enough food for Spring Break. Many families depend on local schools for help feeding their children and when school is not in session, many of those kids go hungry. The Big Pack is when volunteers gather to package food for …

A local judge is being recognized for his efforts in managing criminal cases that result from drug addiction. 97th District Court Judge Mark Wisti has received an annual Treatment Court Hero Award from the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals.   As he reviews cases everyday, Judge Mark Wisti has …

A Baraga woman is facing 11 felony charges after being arrested for embezzlement from a bar. 43-year-old Kelly Tapani was arraigned Thursday in Keweenaw County 97th District Court. She was arrested Wednesday after a several month long investigation conducted by the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office. Tapani faces charges of embezzlement …

Click on the highlights for more details. High School The Chassell girls basketball team will play for a state title tomorrow. The Panthers advanced with a 55-51 victory over Waterford Our Lady in the semifinals yesterday. Chassell struggled early against Our Lady’s press, and trailed by nine at halftime. A …

Many Keweenaw high school robotics students will be spending the weekend on a field trip. The FIRST Robotics District Championship is taking place this weekend in Escanaba with nearly 40 teams competing in the district, and 8 of them coming out of the Keweenaw area. “I didn’t really think I …

A potential home buyer in Houghton will not be granted a rental license at this time after the Rental Housing Board appeared to be swayed by public comments. The property in question is at 1008 E. Houghton Avenue and the buyer’s intentions were to rent the house to faculty at …

While lawmakers struggle to find ways to make students safer while at school, the Houghton Police Department is stepping up their own efforts. In his report to the City Council on Wednesday, Police Chief John Donnelly said his department has increased their presence in the Houghton High School and Middle …

Many students from the Copper Country are among those calling for an end to gun violence in schools by participating in Wednesday’s national school walkout. Some 200 students at Houghton High School and Middle School took part in the protest. Around 10:00am, the students left their classrooms and gathered outside …

Click on the highlights for more details. High School In the high school basketball boys regional finals last night… – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City advanced to the quarterfinals with a thrilling 65-64 victory over Carney-Nadeau. Jaden Janke led the Blue Bolts with 23 points. Devin Schmitz added 20, including four free …