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An assault suspect was captured yesterday afternoon in a wooded area in Ontonagon County. Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by Michigan State Police troopers and canine units, and Michigan DNR officers in tracking down the individual. The suspect was wanted in conjunction with an alleged assault that took place early yesterday …

The City of Hancock is a big step closer toward a wholesale revision of its rental property practices. After months of work, and a final two-hour review at a lengthy special meeting last night, the city council formally introduced an entire new set of rules. Council member Will Lytle summarized …

One of the state’s most strident opponents of the governor’s strict COVID-19 guidelines now has the disease. On a social media post, Republican Representative Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain confirmed that he experienced symptoms over the weekend, and has tested positive. He says he’ll remain at home until he is …

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer admits that we’re all fed up with the COVID-19 pandemic… “We’re all getting tired of masks. We’re all getting tired of not spending time close together with our loved ones. And, yet, we also know that, while we are making progress on a lot of measurements, …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today bade farewell in person to National Guard troops from the local 1431st Engineers, who are beginning a deployment along the Mexican border. Major General Paul Rogers outlined the mission… “They’re not involved with law enforcement or any type of detention, but they will be helping to …

Hancock’s City Council will be hosting a special meeting tonight at 6pm, to discuss a lot split on 326 Mason Street. Information to join the meeting is here. Dial 312-626-6799 and enter Meeting ID 878-9778-5603.

MDOT is reporting 21 motorists died on Michigan roadways this week for a year to date total of 751. Numbers provided by the State Police. 

Thanks to CARES ACT funding, small businesses across the Upper Peninsula will now be able to take advantage of expanded support services offered through Michigan’s Small Business Development Center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are eligible for free business consulting, training and market research. New services include three …

Governor Whitmer will be in the Copper Country today. She’ll be in Calumet for a Deployment Ceremony. She’ll also be discussing the surge in COVID-19 with local officials. Todd Van Dyke asked her how close the U.P. was to taking a step back to Phase 4. “There are a lot …

 There were two drug busts in Houghton County last week. UPSET detectives arrested the suspects on September 23rd, and the cases are not related. 35 year old Hancock resident Antonine Wilson was arrested and charged with one count of delivering methamphetamine and one count of delivering heroin, both are 20 …