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How do officers determine if a driver is impaired? Whereas a simple breathalyzer or blood test can determine the Blood-Alcohol Content of a driver, there are many other substances that law enforcement must learn to detect that can also impair a person’s ability to drive. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly …

The Houghton Police Department says they have seen a number of cases of distemper in wild animals recently. Distemper is a viral illness that can also affect dogs and other animals. It attacks the animal’s respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. Houghton Police John Donnelly said they have received reports …

Motorists in downtown Houghton should start to see some progress on road work by early next week. That’s the word from City Manager Eric Waara, who gave an update to the city council at their regular meeting Wednesday. Waara said the weather this summer has slowed some of the work …

“Wall E” will be shown as part of the the Movie Magic Film Series at the Calumet Theatre on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm. Admission is $1 per person with fresh popcorn and concessions for sale. Kids 13 and under have a chance to win prizes including a bike. …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics has a new car seat safety expert dedicated to teaching local parents and caregivers on proper installation and use to keep kids safe. In June, Jenn Jenich-Laplander achieved  her National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician Certification from Safe Kids Worldwide, after completing …

Michigan State Police Calumet Post is welcoming a new member to the force. His name is Blask and he’s a two year-old German Sheppard. Canine Handler Trooper Dieter Kochan said K9 Unit Blask lives and works with him. “I’ve had dogs as pets for most of my life. It’s similar, …

There is only one structure spanning the Portage Canal, connecting Copper Island to the mainland. So, what would residents do if something happened to the bridge? The Portage Lift Bridge Planning Committee has been meeting every month to devise a plan in case the bridge suddenly was no longer available. …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners are considering putting a millage proposal to address jail overcrowding on the November ballot. Commissioner Tim Palosaari suggested either 1 mill for 10 years or 0.5 mills for 20 years, to raise $4 million  to $5 million for an addition to the current jail. …

The Quincy Mine Hoist Association will be hosting the Keweenaw Time Traveler for a special History on the Hill presentation. This will be an interactive presentation by a team of Michigan Tech faculty and students…with hands-on demonstrations of this new online historical atlas of the Copper Country. The public is …

The Calumet Visitor Center at Keweenaw National Historical Park is open from Memorial Day through September 30, 2017, on a Monday – Saturday schedule from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Everyone is invited to visit this facility as you plan summer outings to local Keweenaw Heritage Sites or share our …