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The month to give thanks will start at the end of the week. November leads up to families coming together on Thanksgiving. And Giving Tuesday, which has become a special occasion in the Copper Country over the past several years with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation organizing a fundraising …

Residents in Houghton and Portage Township decide on the HPTS school bond extension millage in just a few days. In recent weeks residents may notice new political signs, calling for a vote no on the proposed school district millage. Those signs have been placed by residents concerned that the district …

This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. Michigan State Police (MSP) held a hiring event on October 24 at the Eighth District Headquarters for local trooper and motor carrier positions. “There are vacancies everywhere throughout the state,” explained Community Service Trooper …

UPPCO will undergo an early drawdown at the Victoria Reservoir today. The Upper Peninsula Power Company announced on Friday the Victoria Reservoir will undergo an early drawdown to support ongoing maintenance at the powerhouse facility. The company will lower the reservoir level over several days. UPPCO reminds visitors headed to …

The Summit Lake Fire grows to 304 acres in the McCormick Wilderness. On Thursday the National Forest Services release its latest update on the Summit Lake Wildfire. The area received 2/5ths of an inch of rain between Wednesday and Thursday, which moderated the fire’s behavior. Cloud cover and cooler temperatures …

Douglas Edward Makela has been found guilty by a jury in the Houghton County 12 circuit court. Makela was arrested in September 2022 for resisting arrest and obstructing an officer. Due to an understaffed prosecutor’s office, and factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Makela’s case was delayed until County Prosecutor …

After kids clean out Calumet of the town’s candy on Saturday, families can trick or treat with Michigan Tech’s students. On Sunday the Inter Residence Housing Council hosts its annual Safehouse trick or treating. The event has kids from the area stop by student dorm halls and trick-or-treat with college …

Caught between two of the Upper Peninsula’s population centers and caught between stages of life. Baraga County teens will soon have access to a new mentorship program. In 2023 the state passed legislation designed to support improved youth outcomes and strengthen public safety with the Justice for Kids and Communities …

Becoming a parent comes with its challenges, including feeding your child. Soon Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and UPHS – Portage medical experts will share resources for starting kids on a healthy life journey. The building blocks infant feeding fundamentals Workshop will dive into topics like posture, developing fine motor …

This story was produced by My UP News anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter is warning people of fake pet rescue services. They say that recently scam accounts have been popping up in their comment sections on Facebook, directing people to fake Facebook …