Governor Whitmer has extended her Executive Order, which allows public hearings and meetings, to be done remotely. Whitmer said by allowing for remote public meetings, people can still practice safe social distancing, while meetings remain open, accessible and transparent to the public. The order calls for public bodies to ensure …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Wants Line 5 Closed Until Damage is Assessed and Corrected
Governor Whitmer has sent a second letter to Enbridge CEO Al Monaco, requesting they shut down Line 5 immediately until the damage to the pipeline is investigated, assessed and preventative measures are in place. Damage was discovered last Thursday. Apparently, Enbridge had temporarily shut the pipeline down, but started it …
Read More »Suspected Wanted In Attempted Murder Are Apprehended
Two suspects wanted in an attempted murder last week in Schoolcraft County have been apprehended. On Saturday Trevor Gault and Alyssa Arnold were taken into custody without incident. Gault was sought for questioning after a shooting left a man from Inwood Township in critical condition. The victim was airlifted to …
Read More »Coast Guard Rescues 10 People From Grand Traverse Bay
On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued 10 people from the water in Grand Traverse Bay, in Traverse City, after the vessel they were in, took water on, and eventually sank. Approximately 2:30pm, the Sault Sainte Marie Command Center received a distress call over the radio that the 30 …
Read More »Hancock School District Update
Parents in the Hancock and Houghton’s Portage Township School Districts, have a new form to fill out, to remain in the meal program. This, from an email sent to parents late Friday. The districts are receiving funding from a new source, and in order to continue, parents will have to …
Read More »Houghton County Historical Society Cancels Summer Season
The Houghton County Historical Society board has canceled its 2020 summer season. In a release sent to Keweenaw Report, president George West said the decision was difficult, but was made to maintain the safety of patrons and staff from the uncertainty of the coronavirus situation. West said that visitors are …
Read More »Most Outdoor Summer Concert Series Will Proceed
Several popular Copper Country free outdoor summer concert series will take place this summer. The Hancock Canal Rock series at Porvoo Park will open a week from tonight with Uncle Pete’s All Star BBQ Blues Band. After skipping Independence Day weekend, concerts are scheduled on Friday nights through July. The …
Read More »Fire Destroys Atlantic Mine Home
A home in Atlantic Mine was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The alarm was called in around 3:30. Firefighters and first responders from Adams Township, Hurontown, South Range, Stanton Township, Otter Lake and Twin Lakes battled the blaze. No injuries were reported. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department reports that the …
Read More »Local Juneteenth Walk Planned
Today is Juneteenth, a holiday which has been moved into the state and national spotlight because of the recent Black Lives Matter protests. On June 19th, 1865, following the end of the Civil War, Union Army General Gordon Granger announced at Galveston that slaves held in the state of Texas …
Read More »Hancock Adopts Budget; Splits Clerk/Treasurer Position – Council Meeting Wrap
The City of Hancock has a budget for next year, but not without a lot of last-minute discussion. At the public hearing, Evan Lanese was one of two residents who encouraged the council to respond to the Black Lives Matter movement by reducing funding to the police department… Lanese suggested …
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