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Yesterday afternoon, our Facebook page had photos and video from multiple crashes in Hancock and nearby Franklin Township. Whiteout conditions were wreaking havoc in Houghton as well. City Police Chief John Donnelly spoke at Wednesday night’s council meeting saying that for the first time, the storms from the past week …

Just days after a crystal meth bust in Hancock, UPSET has made another arrest, this time in Baraga County for the sale of suboxone. Following a one-month investigation in which an agent from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team was able to make two separate purchases of the narcotic, 36-year-old …

A week of consistent snow has area residents trying to find places to put all of the white stuff. SEMCO Energy, which provides natural gas to the Copper Country, is hoping that you don’t choose right in front of your meter to dump the powder. If you see that the …

The Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance held its monthly virtual breakfast Wednesday morning, with Executive Director Jeff Ratcliffe giving a high level summary of the organization and its recent efforts. Ratcliffe discussed efforts to aid businesses in applying for COVID relief funds from the national through local levels.  Ratcliffe also delved …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has scheduled free fishing weekend for Saturday and Sunday. That’s amore! Share the family friendly love at all state parks and boating access points without the need for a recreation passport. The deal applies on inland lakes as well as Superior. The DNR uses …

The Houghton Planning Commission is looking for a more complete overhaul of the city’s Master Plan as it begins to tackle the parking deck. The City Council decided to step back last month from that specific project after a developer backed out from the initial concept. Chairman Tom Merz said …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon to review the sale of two lots at the airport that would eventually become the location of the Copper Island Academy. Airport Manager Dennis Hext rejoined the gathering to discuss the item specifically. What I am looking for is a motion …

In less than 24 hours, Café Rosetta went from a determined stand to remain open to trying a different tack as it works to resolve its dispute with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Judge Wanda Stokes said closing temporarily was a prerequisite to having MDARD lift the …

With winter storms making a sustained appearance in the Keweenaw Peninsula, area contractors say it’s not too late to arrange for your roof to be cleared of snow. Dan Riutta suggests the job should be done for every 100 inches of snowfall the area receives. Both Houghton and Keweenaw Counties …

Some badly-needed street repairs in L’Anse are getting closer. Last night, the village council awarded contracts for repaving L’Anse Avenue and Baraga Avenue. The two projects will cost $510,000. Nearly half will be covered by a state grant. Greg Kingstrom from Upper Peninsula Engineers and Architects laid out the timetable. …