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Young voices are thought by many to be a driving force behind pushes for hot button topics, and last week, a local young voice traveled to Washington D.C. to deliver a speech at a summit. Houghton high schooler Ian Evans joined other high schoolers from around the nation at the …

Injuries have been reported in a three car crash on US-41 in Portage Township last Friday. At approximately 3 pm Michigan State Police responded to a three car collision on US-41 about a quarter mile north of Britz Road. Traffic was blocked for about an hour while cleanup crews cleared …

One man is dead, and one woman is in custody after a homicide in Hessel Township, north of St. Ignace. Michigan State Police St. Ignace Troopers responded to reports of shots fired at a residence yesterday. Upon arrival troopers found a deceased 73 year old male, with an apparent gunshot …

This weekend is set to be a memorable one for outdoor enthusiasts and town goers alike. Besides the multiple group rides and Enduro races hosted by the Copper Harbor Trails Club and the first From the Ground Farmers Market Festival, there is also a challenge for runners. The Back 9 …

The search efforts for a missing Hancock woman have concluded. Hancock police have identified the deceased as 23 year old Hancock resident, Mary Ylitalo. She was first reported missing on Tuesday. Hancock Police have notified the next of kin, and ask that the community respect the family’s privacy at this …

Memorial Day weekend is full of great times, cookouts, and bonfires, but with the raised levels of fire hazards throughout the state, the DNR urges individuals to be careful. The lack of rainfall and dry conditions means areas even in the U.P. can burn. People are the number one cause …

Memorial Day is next Monday, but over the weekend, there will be various observances to honor those who have fallen in battle both nationally and internationally. On Saturday, the Calumet VFW Auxiliary will host a pancake breakfast and bake sale from 8a.m-12p.m. On Sunday, Memorial Day observances provided by Baraga …

High school graduations are a memorable ceremony in a student’s life, and many are taking place today and tomorrow. The classes of 2023 faced a hard road with the pandemic, but continued on in their efforts. Congratulations, and good luck to all graduates. Baraga High SchoolClass Size: 16Class Advisor: Mr. …

Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Brittany Bulleit will take over as judge of the 12th Circuit Court for Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The appointment was announced this afternoon by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Bulleit will succeed Judge Charles Goodman, who retired at the end of March. While Goodman’s term ran …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation awarded scholarships to local students. They awarded a total of 12 scholarships to 16 students between middle school and college. KCF would like to thank the sponsors for making the scholarships possible, and for all the students who applied this year to make it their most …