Local News

After the Father’s Day Flood, it came to the attention of many in the Keweenaw that flood insurance has not been available to most communities and members of the public. On January 8th, 2019 Linda Hansen the UP District Floodplain Engineer with the MI Dept. of Environmental Quality will be …

The Copper Country Intermediate School District has two new pieces of equipment for their CTE programs. The district’s Board of Education got their first look at the machines during their regular meeting on Tuesday.  Superintendent George Stockero gave the board a presentation, showing them pictures of the machines being delivered …

HOUGHTON, Mich. – What you eat and how much you eat has a significant impact on your overall health, including your weight. Despite the fact that millions of us go on a diet every year, two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are nevertheless overweight or obese. Mediterranean. Paleo. Keto. DASH. …

A Christmas Eve gathering will be held on the 105th anniversary of the Italian Hall Disaster and with it comes the dedication of a new monument. “The Italian Hall Tragedy was probably the most devastating event in our village history and I think it’s a real testament to this community …

The City of Hancock’s latest financial audit is clean.  Deb Bradford of Rukkila, Negro, & Associates presented the unmodified audit of their budget to the city council at their regular meeting on Wednesday. The general fund balance had an increase of $127,000 and a decrease it the city’s debt of …

A new train-themed family restaurant will open next year in the old depot on Lakeshore Drive in Houghton. Roy and Trisia Narhi are in the process of purchasing the vacant Copper Range Depot building next to their other restaurant, Roy’s Pasties and Bakery. The city of Houghton assisted in the …

The Houghton Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday to discuss a variance that would allow Meijer to provide 462 spaces in their parking lot, roughly 400 fewer than the city’s ordinance would require for a retail business of that size. A representative from Meijer said the lower number is closer …

Flood victims in the local area are being helped out by a sewing company from Negaunee. Owner Pam Kaupplia of Time Flies Quilt and Sew and a group of quilters raised $2,615 to support the flood relief effort by the Portage Health Foundation. The money was donated to the Flood With Love …

December 18, 2018 – With the holiday season upon us, it’s also the season for greater fire risk. State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer urges consumers to use caution as the holidays are a peak time for home fires caused by unattended candles and space heaters, electrical problems with worn lights, and …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Just about an hour of your day. That’s how little time it takes to help change someone’s life with a heroic and generous act–donating blood. Our nation’s blood supply is typically in high demand, so experts say your help is needed. In fact, every two seconds someone in …