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In a press release late this afternoon, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed Baraga County has their first positive case of COVID-19. The patient is a male, with a recent history of travel. Due to privacy laws, no further information is available, but Kate Beer, from the Western Upper …

Baraga County has recorded its first case of COVID-19 infection. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed the report in a press release this afternoon. Health Officer Kate Beer said the victim is a male with a recent history of travel. The Health Department continues to investigate to determine if …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has issued the latest updates on Michigan Roadways. During the past week, 8 motorists died on Michigan Roadways, for a year to date total of 205.  Thirty Nine more were also seriously injured, for 999 this year.  From the same time last year, Michigan saw forty …

Starting today at 4pm, Hancock Representative Greg Markkanen, along with Lt. Governor Garland Gilchrist and Attorney General Dana Nessel, will participate in a virtual town hall meeting, reminding Upper Peninsula residents of the importance of the 2020 Census. Of the U.P.’s 15 counties, only three have gone over 50% in …

No plans this weekend? Tired of being cooped up in your house? Scared of the first decent weather weekend we’ve had this year, going to waste? Relax, the Boy Scouts of America has you covered. Scout or not, everyone, boys and girls, are invited to a virtual camp-in this weekend. …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference, updating the state on the COVID-19 battle yesterday afternoon. She began by thanking an Upper Peninsula resident, named Linda, who recently renewed her nursing license, as she couldn’t sit on the sidelines, while people needed help. She recapped steps she’s taken since the crisis …

Today Houghton Community Broadcasting takes part in the “Radio Cares: Feeding America Emergency Radiothon.” It’s a one day fundraiser, which benefits Feeding America, the largest hunger relief organization in the United States. It supports 200 local food banks across the US, and all funds donated go directly to them. Included …

The City of Houghton held their second forum with the parking consultants last night. This meeting was for the public, with the morning forum yesterday, for business owners. Andrew Baglini, from Walker Consultants, explained what time downtown Houghton sees the most need for parking, based on his firm’s research. One …

NHL The Detroit Red Wings have added some goaltending depth. The Wings have signed Victor Brattstrom out of Sweden to a two-year entry-level contract. Brattstrom was their sixth-round draft pick in 2018. Detroit’s top farm team, the Grand Rapids Griffins, also re-signed former Ferris State goalie Pat Nagle. Finlandia The …

The Baraga County Fair has been cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair has relied heavily on donations and community support, since the state stopped funding county fairs back in 2010. In a post from their Facebook page,  they have decided not to ask community members, who …