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Several Area robotics teams are returning home after a busy weekend in Escanaba. The FIRST robotics district championship took place at Escanaba High school bringing 39 teams from across the state to compete and showcase their weeks of preceding efforts.   Of the Keweenaw teams who competed, Calumet and L’Anse …

March 16, 2018 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective at 6 a.m. Monday, March 19, weight restrictions will be expanded to cover all state trunkline highways for the entire state of Michigan, both Upper and Lower …

Houghton, MI – The National Park Service (NPS) has proposed a project to introduce 20 to 30 wolves at Isle Royale National Park. The proposal is the preferred alternative in a Final Environmental Impact Statement that is available at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/isrowolves for the next 30 days. The Final Environmental Impact Statement to Address the Presence …

On March 15, 2018 detectives assigned to the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) executed a search warrant at a residence on Puuri Rd in Baraga County. The homeowners, a 34 year old male and 34 year old female, were arrested on March 14, 2018 for operating under the influence …

Hancock- Searching for materials for your next art or craft project? We probably have just what you need! FiberRama is a sale of yarn, weaving threads, fabric, notions, magazines, tools, assorted art supplies, frames, and books.  FiberRama takes place on Saturday, March 17th from 9am-1pm at the Copper Country Community …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will limit the number of designated backcountry campsites at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, to better protect park resources and help ensure a quality backcountry camping experience. At roughly 60,000 acres, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is Michigan’s largest state park, home to towering old-growth …

LANSING — State Rep. Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) introduced a package of two bills and a resolution that would prohibit legislators from voting on a bill if they, or a person they are related to, have a direct financial interest in the bill. “My bill will only help to strengthen our democracy, making …

31 Backpacks needs your help to make sure kids have enough food for Spring Break. Many families depend on local schools for help feeding their children and when school is not in session, many of those kids go hungry. The Big Pack is when volunteers gather to package food for …

A local judge is being recognized for his efforts in managing criminal cases that result from drug addiction. 97th District Court Judge Mark Wisti has received an annual Treatment Court Hero Award from the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals.   As he reviews cases everyday, Judge Mark Wisti has …

A Baraga woman is facing 11 felony charges after being arrested for embezzlement from a bar. 43-year-old Kelly Tapani was arraigned Thursday in Keweenaw County 97th District Court. She was arrested Wednesday after a several month long investigation conducted by the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office. Tapani faces charges of embezzlement …