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It’s been over two months since 38-year-old Duane Kangas was last seen driving away from a gas station in Houghton. Hancock Police Chief Wayne Butler gave an update on the missing person investigation to the city council during his quarterly report Wednesday. Butler said Kangas went missing on November 7th, four …

Men are invited to an evening devoted to topics just for them on Tuesday, January 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm, being offered by U.P. Health System—Portage. Become aware of the health risks facing men today and learn about lifestyle choices that can improve health. The $25 price includes great information from …

School is back in session at Michigan Tech and with the return of students and classes comes the return of extra circular activities and the resume of community involvement programs. One such program that explores environmental issues related to global warming resumes tomorrow, where community members are invited to watch …

The Portage Lake Youth Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $2,789.93 is available from the Portage Lake Youth Endowment Fund for local organizations supporting programs and activities that are designed to serve youth of the Portage Lake area. …

Michigan Tech joins other universities and companies on the exhibit floor at the North American International Auto Show this week. Mobility is the movement of people, goods and information. Interdisciplinary teams at Michigan Tech tackle mobility research challenges in the air, on land and even underwater. They will be showcasing …

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Copperwood Resources have reached a settlement addressing work-related erosion which occurred during spring break-up in April 2017, along Gogebic County Road 519 at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Representatives from the DEQ and Copperwood Resources – a local subsidiary of Highland Copper managing …

Classes resume today on the campus of Michigan Tech and students are wasting no time getting back to work. Many came back early to begin their involvement with a 95 year old MTU tradition where the streets of Houghton are transformed into a winter wonderland. Winter Carnival is less than …

Pirates, adventure and a treasure map—you can be a part of the fun as the Calumet Players present Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island. Auditions are being held this week at the Calumet Theatre ballroom tomorrow and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 1pm. …

The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s office will present a free snowmobile safety course this month. Students who successfully complete the course will earn their state snowmobile certification. The class will run from 9:00 until 4:00 on Saturday, January 27th, at the Ahmeek Village Hall. Students must be at least 12 years …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at the Baraga Lakeside Inn Thursday at 5:30pm. Topics for discussion will include a new deer migration study, conservation officer staffing, a fisheries partnership, and an update on the DNR’s new U.P. shooting range planned for …