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Hancock residents are invited to a public meeting to discuss the development of the city’s Master Plan. The meeting will take place at the Copper Country Community Arts Center Monday, September 12th at 6pm. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft goals, objectives and strategies for the future …

The White Pine Unit One electric generator in Ontonagon County will shut down in the next 90 days, as ordered by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. The power plant is sixty years old. With the power plant set to close, the System Support Resource payments of just over seven million …

Michigan Tech students know when they graduate, they likely have a good paying job waiting for them. CareerFEST gives students a glimpse into what careers they can have in different industries. MTU Career Development and Corporate Event Promotions Coordinator Shelley Farrey said, “The whole objective of offering these Industry Days …

An email threat has prompted Michigan Tech officials to send an alert to students at the school, warning them to stay vigilant. MTU’s Director of Public Safety and Police Services Brian Cadwell says the threat was also received at several other universities and four federal FDA facilities prompting the FBI …

Tickets go on sale today for the next Murder Mystery event, put on by the Calumet Players and the Keweenaw Young Professionals. The next event will be a Murder Mystery Ball and will be held October 22nd at the Continental Fire Company in Houghton. Event organizer Amanda McConnon says people …

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In the United States, one person completes suicide every 13 minutes. Copper Country Mental Health Training and Prevention Coordinator Brian Rendell says experts believe that most suicidal individuals do not want to die. When suicidal behaviors are detected early, lives can be saved. To …

LAURIUM – Double the color. Double the fun. That’s what Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital’s Women’s Health Team anticipates for the third annual Light the Night Fun/Run Walk Saturday, Sept. 17. The event kicks off at 7:15 p.m. with a free 1K for children. The 5K Fun Run/Walk follows at 7:45 p.m. …

One of the two suspects arrested by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team earlier this week was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Houghton County District Court. 52-year-old Anthony James Vancato of Atlantic Mine is charged with one count of possession of meth or ecstasy. Vancato was arrested at a residence in …

Hancock, Michigan—The Youth Advisory Council of Houghton & Keweenaw Counties (YAC), part of the Keweenaw Community Foundation, is looking for local youth currently in grades 9-12 who have exhibited the potential to be leaders in their community to apply for membership before September 11th, 2016. Members must be willing to …

Results from the Houghton County Fair (Horse Show Results still pending) Thursday Results: Matt Manderfield Award – Shannon Bevan Youth Fitting & Showing Rabbit – Alexus Rule Best in Show Youth Rabbit – Sheyenne Waisanen Open Rabbit – Ray McClellan Youth Poultry – Jewel Laux Open Poultry – Shannon Bevan …