Local News

The toxicology reports for two teenagers who were found dead in a car in L’Anse on February 17th,  have come back. The cause of death for Dylan Roberts and Christopher Turpenien was listed as Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Baraga County Sheriff Rick Johnson confirmed the toxicology report and also added no …

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is weighing options to make sure the May 5th elections do not put the public at risk. Hundreds of jurisdictions are scheduled to take part in the May elections, which will include local issues such as school district bonds and millages. Benson stated she wants …

In more COVID-19 news, Michigan’s DNR has closed numerous customer service centers and field offices statewide. The closures are effective today, with no word on when the offices will open again. Hunting and fishing licenses, camping reservations and other services will be available online. Digests, along with guides for hunting …

In line with Governor Whitmer’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Michigan’s Supreme Court has authorized trial courts to implement emergency efforts to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus and provide the greatest protection possible to those who work and have business in our courts. All courts …

More fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak for Houghton County. In response to sanctions set forth by Governor Whitmer and Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, The Houghton County Sheriff’s Offices have implemented sanctions, effective immediately, which will remain in effect for at least the next three weeks, or until …

In the latest measures to combat price gouging, during the COVID-19 outbreak, Attorney General Dana Nessel has extended Consumer Protection Hotline Operations to track complaints. The hotline normally takes calls from 8:30a to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, but will take calls until 11pm tonight, as her office has received over …

Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to students through April 5th. Much like other area school districts, meals must be pre ordered for the week. You can do so by completing the Google doc here, emailing the Food Service Department or by calling the school at …

Due to Governor Whitmer’s executive order mandating business closures, the Calumet Theater is postponing their 120th Anniversary Celebration. The event was originally taking place this Friday, March 20th at 7:30pm, and featured the reveal of their 2020 performing arts schedule, along with a concert from Erik Koskinen. A 2020 Season …

Keweenaw County has rescheduled it’s regular monthly board meeting to 2pm on Wednesday, March 18th. They have also cancelled all committee meetings until further notice. There will be a Board of Commissioners meeting Friday, March 20th at 10am, to review county finances. If anyone from the public attends the meeting, …

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and subsequent closures, the Upper Peninsula Power Company has suspended shut offs for non-payment through April 5th, for income eligible customers. Customers who are enrolled in UPPCO’s Senior Winter Protection program, have had their end dates automatically extended through May 3rd. Customers impacted by …