Hours after he was arrested for drunk driving on Monday, State Representative John Kivela (D-Marquette) was found dead Tuesday morning. The Detroit Free Press reports that Kivela’s body was discovered at a home he owned in Lansing. He was 47 years old. The Free Press report indicates that his death may …
Read More »SUV Goes Over A Cliff In Houghton
One man is injured after he drove his SUV off a cliff Tuesday morning. The accident happened shortly around 10:40am on Razorback Drive, across the street from the Goodwill Store in Houghton. Witnesses say the driver, a 36-year-old Calumet man, was speeding straight for the edge of an empty lot …
Read More »Announcement Coming On Georgetown University Energy Prize Competition Finalists
Will Houghton County win the Georgetown University Energy Prize Competition? The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team says they are waiting to hear from the judges if we’ve made it into the Finalist Round for the $5 million prize. Ten communities will be picked from the 50 entries. The final judging will …
Read More »Local Environmentalists Call For Market-Based Solution For Climate Change
An organization looking to curb climate change is proposing a program that would pay people to help reduce carbon emissions. The goal of the Citizens Climate Lobby is to create a bipartisan consensus for what they call a revenue-neutral carbon fee and dividend program. Great Lakes Regional Coordinator Elizabeth Dell …
Read More »State Rep. Kivela Arrested Again For Drunk Driving
State representative John Kivela has been arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol. The 47-year-old Marquette Democrat was taken into custody Monday by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. Kivela was arrested around 4 p.m. for Operating Under the Influence with a blood alcohol content of .17 or more, which falls …
Read More »Houghton Police Hosting Bike Sale
Looking for a great deal on a bike? The City of Houghton Police Department is again hosting a bike sale. Bikes are currently at the Houghton Fire Hall lawn for viewing and bidding. You’re asked to place your bid in the box provided near the bikes. Bikes are sold as …
Read More »Accident Results In Multiple Injuries
Three people were injured in an accident Sunday afternoon in Chassell Township. Deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched just after 3pm to US-41 near North Entry Road. Authorities say the accident happened when a SUV, driven by a 78-year-old Hancock woman was slowing down waiting for a …
Read More »Veteran Town Hall Thursday In Chassell
IRON MOUNTAIN – Veterans and their families are invited to a Veteran Town Hall in Chassell, Michigan, on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 6507 located at 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will be hosting the town hall, which is …
Read More »KBIC Issues Narcan To Tribal Offices To Aid In Opioid Overdoses
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Tribal Police Department has issued Narcan to all its Patrol Officers. The Officers have been trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, as well as how to administer Narcan to victims experiencing an overdose. Each officer was issued nasally administered Narcan upon …
Read More »Keweenaw Roller Girls Season Begins Saturday
The Keweenaw Roller Girls will lace up their skates for their first official WFTDA bout this Saturday at the Calumet Colosseum. Katie Jo Wright, also known as Thimbleberry Slam, says this is a big moment for the team. Wright-050817-1 Everyone is invited to come out and support the team at …
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