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After a three month investigation, detectives assigned to UPSET identified one of the primary suspects involved in the two recent meth labs seized in Houghton County. On January 8, 2018, detectives from UPSET executed a search warrant at a residence on Spruce Lane in Houghton. The suspect, a 35 year …

The DNR in partnership with the Michigan Muskie Alliance, continues to investigate the state’s Muskie fisheries and is gathering information about angler demographics and catch data.   Muskie anglers have been surveyed since 2014, but only online since 2016.   During the winter months anglers who hook-and-line fish through the …

The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Mass City for a snowmobile fire. The snowmobile caught on fire on the trail behind Merritts gas station on M-26. The sled was a total loss in the fire, no injuries reported. The Greenland Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to the fire. The incident remains under …

A 41 Year Old Ewen Woman has been charged with three counts of assault on an officer and ambulance personnel. The Ontonagon County Sherriff’s Department was dispatched to assist Sonco Ambulance at a home in Ewen. Police say the woman then assaulted the officer and EMT. The woman was taken …

With Great Lakes shipping season coming to it’s winter halt, the Soo Locks will be closing next week. The U.S Army core of engineers uses the winter closure time to perform maintenance and any necessary repairs. Some of the items that will receive maintenance attention include hydraulic systems and locking …

Keweenaw area students who have an interest in science and engineering are being given a chance to take a hands on approach to some extra curricular activities. Michigan Tech is hosting three upcoming after school classes covering biology, aerospace, and computer technologies. Animals, rockets, and the cyber world, are the …

Ice fisherman, hockey players and anyone else who might venture out onto the open ice is reminded to use extreme caution when around a dam. Water Levels will be changing soon near several hydroelectric dams in the area. As the Upper Peninsula Power Company will be lowering levels at its …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey last night, L’Anse edged Jeffers 7-6. Foster Miller had a hat trick plus an assist for the Purple Hornets. In hockey tonight… – Houghton skates at Negaunee. – Hancock entertains Kingsford. Pregame coverage will begin around …

Authorities have released the name of the young Houghton man who was found frozen in Niagra, Wisconsin. The body of 19 year old Jacob William Gleason, was discovered around 8:30pm Sunday evening during a search and rescue operation after his vehicle was found abandoned on a snowmobile trail. Its reported …

L’Anse Village and Township, and Baraga County will release a draft of their 2018-2022 Recreation Plan this week. The draft will become available this Friday, January 12 for public review. A final public hearing will be scheduled for each, prior to adoption of the plans. Both plans will be available …