Houghton City Council postpones vote on Marijuana ordinances. Faced with an absence of three of the seven members, the Houghton City Council held its public hearings, but took no action on three proposed Marijuana ordinances. The ordinances, if approved, would set up the rules and regulations for the establishment of …
Read More »Calumet, Chassell, DB-TC Advance in Boys Hoops Tourney – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School In boys high school basketball district semifinals last night… – Division Three – Calumet advanced with a 50-40 victory over L’Anse. The game was tied 9-9 after the first quarter, but the Copper Kings took control in the second quarter, and led by 13 at halftime. Iron Mountain …
Read More »Former Priest Faces Additional Charges
Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced former priest Gary Jacobs has been charged with two more counts of criminal sexual conduct, which he allegedly committed while serving in the Marquette Diocese in the early 80’s. Jacobs was already charged with seven counts of criminal sexual misconduct, this past January. He …
Read More »Survey On Parking In Downtown Houghton
The City of Houghton parking study consultant is looking for more information in regards to parking in downtown Houghton. There is an online survey where you can give feedback on your parking concerns. The survey is here.
Read More »Canal View Of Houghton County Adjusts Visiting Hours
In cooperation with CDC guidelines, Canal View of Houghton County, will be limiting visiting hours. New hours will be from 8:30am-7pm Monday through Friday, and 9a-5p on weekends. Visitors will also be screened for COVID-19 risk factors, upon entering the facility. *This story has been updated* The updated story can …
Read More »CLK School Board Meeting
Lot’s to report from the CLK School Board meeting last night. The board congratulated CLK Employees for their Chamber of Commerce Spark Plug Award win for “Project of the Year” and also commended their commitment to the Trauma Informed School Initiative. The board congratulated Molly Helminen, Courtney Kangus and Ada …
Read More »2020 Presidential Primary And Local Millage Results
Michigan’s 2020 Presidential Primary is in the books. Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump were the big winners, statewide and locally. Also, all local millage proposals passed, most by large margins. Complete results are on Keweenawreport.com.
Read More »Former Houghton County Commissioner Pintar Passes Away
Former Houghton County Commissioner Anton Pintar has passed away. Pintar, was a Painesdale native, and earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan Tech. He came back to the Copper Country, where he taught Chemistry for …
Read More »Coronavirus Finds It’s Way To Michigan
Michigan now has two cases of Coronavirus. Two people have tested presumptive positive, the first known cases in the state. Governor Whitmer has declared a state of emergency, in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. Cooperation with local governments and public health agencies is ongoing. Governor Whitmer …
Read More »Representative Greg Markkanen Announces Supplemental Budget Plan
Representative Greg Markkanen from Hancock has announced the Michigan House has approved a long awaited supplemental budget plan, to resolve a pension liability issue in Gogebic County. The plan sets aside $971,000 to cover the shortfalls in pension costs from the now disbanded Western Upper Peninsula Manpower Consortium. Markkanen said …
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