Local News

For the original story by ABC-10’s Jerry Taylor, click here. A Beartown Fire Department firefighter who is being held responsible for the deaths of two of his fellow firefighters is now facing additional charges. 28-year-old Michael Allen Johnson of Baraga was behind the wheel on August 27th, 2016, when the bus …

A former Houghton High School coach facing child porn charges appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court Wednesday to ask that the conditions of his bond be amended. 72-year-old Don Sawaski is prohibited from leaving Houghton County except to travel to Marquette County to meet with his attorney. The motion before …

A Houghton man will spend the next several months in jail for fleeing and eluding police officers. 31-year-old Rudolph Voght was sentenced to 12 months in the Houghton County Jail with credit for 31 days time served. He was also placed on two years probation, during which time he is …

Graduate students at Michigan Tech aren’t just there to learn–they are finding ways to solve real-world problems. The two-day Graduate Research Colloquium showcases the research projects of rou ghly four dozen graduate students. The students get two chances to present their work to the judges, at a poster session followed …

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity will be dedicating their new home this Saturday. All are welcome to the dedication of the home they built for the Beaudoin family in South Range in 2016. This is a good opportunity for people to see a Habitat house and perhaps volunteer to help …

The latest thaw has triggered road restrictions, going into effect this Friday at noon. The restrictions are for Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties and will remain in effect until further notice. Maximum legal axle loads will be reduced to 65% of normal loads as prescribed by the Michigan Vehicle …

The Canadian company conducting exploratory drilling in Gogebic County says they are making sure their impact to the surrounding area will be kept to the minimum. Highland Copper Company recently began its drilling program at its Copperwood project. Of the 35 planned confirmatory holes, 12 are to be drilled at …

A pair of Calumet High School students are being recognized for their performance at a welding competition. Students Warren Torola and Alex Anderson competed with the best career and technical students from across the Upper Peninsula at the regional Skills/USA competition at Bay College in Escanaba on February 3rd. Torola …

Here is a recap of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners meeting on February 14th, 2017. Requests for bids for the Houghton County Arena roof replacement project will be sent out. The County Board approved the move at their February meeting on Tuesday. The board is still unsure how the project …

The saying “there’s always room for one more” may no longer be true for the Houghton County Jail. An ongoing issue, overcrowding at the jail has been well documented but there’s still no relief in sight. 97th District Court Judge Mark Wisti said, “Right now it’s at a crisis situation …