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While the state considers changes to the 2023 Energy Legislation, local representatives are encouraging public input. Last year the state passed Public act 233 of 2023, which created a sighting process for renewable energy projects in Michigan by the Public Service Commission. The legislation is scheduled to take effect in …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In girls basketball tournament district semifinals last night… • In Division Three, West Iron County ended Calumet’s season 52-42. The Wykons built an early lead, and led by eight at halftime. The Copper Kings narrowed the gap to two …

A Houghton County man was sentenced to 324 months in jail for his role in the distribution of methamphetamine in the Upper Peninsula. Gregory James Knuuttila of Mohawk was sentenced by the U.S. District Court of West Michigan earlier today by the Honorable Janet T Neff. Knuuttila was sentenced to …

Michigan Tech University plans to update the institution’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Recently the university published a survey asking for student feedback on the plan. The survey will help Michigan Tech better understand the concerns and needs of students, as well as help identify mitigation activities that should lessen the impact …

Throughout the year Feeding America West Michigan will deliver a semi-truck of food to Ontonagon County. Today will be the first delivery in 2024. This year Feeding America and Copper Shores will bring the mobile food pantry to the region a couple more times than in the past. The mobile …

While warm temperatures have been around for a few weeks already. Many gardeners throughout the Keweenaw and Upper Peninsula are getting ready for planting season this spring. There are always many beautiful options to choose from to fill the space in front of the house. But there are some wonderful …

Bringing Broadway to the Keweenaw takes a lot of dedication to the arts and local community. Planning for the beloved musical performance of My Fair Lady coming from the Lincoln Center Theater says Rozsa Director Mary Jennings, to the Rozsa Center’s Stage, took over twelve months. Lerner and Lowe’s Tony-nominated …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In boys tournament regional semifinals last night…• In Division Three, Jeffers’ fine season ended with a 64-39 loss to Menominee. The Jets close with a record of 23-2. The Maroons will face Elk Rapids for the regional title tomorrow.• …

Houghton High School wishes to address a scam rumor in the community. The school district will not solicit donations over the phone to help send the boy’s hockey team downstate for the upcoming playoff tournament. “We are not soliciting local businesses. We are not calling anybody on that. Everything for …

UPDATE: It has been reported that the lane reduction has cleared on US – 41 from earlier this morning. An issue with a train between L’Anse and Baraga is causing alternating traffic lanes on US 41. Michigan Department of Transportation reported a notice that traffic lanes are alternating between north …