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A drug search three weeks ago in Mohawk has led to another arrest. Investigators from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team have picked up a 33-year-old Dodgeville woman. She’s been charged with felony counts for delivery of methamphetamine and Adderall.  Her identity will be revealed after her arraignment in 97th …

A L’Anse woman is heading to prison as part of a deal in a drug case.  Yesterday in 12th Circuit Court, 30-year-old Kelsey Brennan pleaded guilty to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Habitual Offender – 2nd Offense. As part of the agreement, two counts of Delivery …

The hole is getting deeper for an Iron County man arrested Wednesday in Alabama. Caleb Scott Anderson Caleb Anderson first appeared on police radar as a suspect in an assault Monday morning near Gaastra. Tuesday, he allegedly committed a murder and stole a car in Green Bay. Wednesday morning, he …

Michigan State Police troopers are searching for a man wanted in an assault in Breitung Township Wednesday. Lloyd Martin Jarvi A warrant for assault with intent to murder has been issued for Lloyd Martin Jarvi, who also goes by the name Marty. Jarvi is believed to be driving a stolen …

The Baraga County Fair begins today at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. Food and merchandise vendors will open at 4 this afternoon, and a bounce house for kids will be available beginning at 5. The queen pageant starts at 5:30. Five candidates are vying for the crown, including Ireland Chosa, Kiera …

UPPCO is holding an appliance recycling event in the Copper Country today. Old refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers may be brought to Ed’s Salvage on Pilgrim Road. UPPCO customers may qualify for rebates of $50 for full-size refrigerators and freezers, and $10 for small refrigerators, dehumidifiers and room air …

Ahead of public comment ending for Michigan’s wolf management plan, The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition spoke with Nicole Biber of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Biber detailed the perspective on the wolf management plan from the leaders of Michigan’s twelve tribes, and their rejection of a state …

The Copper Range Depot was the former stop for many trains coming through Houghton, and today is home to a restaurant with a rail theme. This weekend the Copper Range Depot will have train experts and historians give lectures on various rail related topics in Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. …

As the Hancock city council considers final adoption of its new zoning ordinance, council members have been fielding questions from residents. At last night’s council meeting, many said those questions have focused on parking restrictions. City officials hope to add a Frequently Asked Questions page to the city’s website within …

Click on the highlighted scores for more details. Twilight League In Copper Country Twilight League baseball tonight… • Northern Driveline faces Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker at the Hancock Driving Park. • REL-Mohawk Technology meets Garnet Garage at the Houghton Baseball Field. MLB The Tigers fell to the Twins 4-1 yesterday. …