The Michigan Department of Health says it’s the first official week of the flu season. Spokeswoman Angela Minicuci says they are already seeing cases of the AH3 strain. Last year, one flu-related pediatric death was reported in Michigan.
Read More »New Technology Helps Paralzed Man
A paralyzed man has feeling in his hand again thanks to breakthrough technology. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.
Read More »Input Sought From Houghton Businesses On Lakeshore Drive Project
Business owners in Houghton will be receiving a survey in the near future as plans move ahead for the Lakeshore Drive improvement project. Addressing the Houghton City Council at their regular meeting Wednesday, City Manager Eric Waara said the surveys will collect information such as hours of operation, entries, and …
Read More »Husband & Wife Join Houghton Fire Department
Welcome to the Houghton Volunteer Fire Department, Mr. & Mrs. Myles! The Houghton City Council appointed former Houghton firefighter Angela Tomasi Myles and her husband Nolan to the city’s fire department at their regular meeting Tuesday. Nolan is a trained firefighter from Colorado, where Angela was also working as a …
Read More »Dee Stadium To Host Laser Tag Through Winter
Laser tag is coming to The Dee. Respawn Tactical Laser Tag had been operating out of the George Gipp Arena in Laurium, but is moving their operation into Houghton starting this winter. Laser tag is a live video game-like experience where participants can play team-based missions. The Houghton City Council …
Read More »2nd Climate Change Cafe Tonight In Hancock
The Keweenaw Climate Community group continues their series of discussion-centered events tonight at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. The event takes place from 6:00 to 8:00pm. In the second of a four-part event series, the group will cover the causes of climate change. A short presentation on the history of …
Read More »“Substantial Amount” of Crystal Meth Found In Adams Township Drug Bust
One man is in custody after authorities found what they’re calling a ‘substantial amount’ of crystal meth from a residence in Adams Township. Deputies with the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence complaint early Wednesday morning. During the investigation, they got search warrants for two residences, where …
Read More »2016 Water Festival Hosts 1000 U.P. Students
There’s no place on Earth with as much surface fresh water as the Great Lakes, which makes Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center the ideal place to learn about it. One thousand students from 13 regional schools took part in the 5th Annual Water Festival, coordinated by the Lake Superior …
Read More »Safety Biggest Concern At Lake Superior Performance Rally
The Lake Superior Performance Rally takes place this weekend in the Copper Country. There will be lots of opportunities for spectators to get up close and personal with the cars and their drivers. Roughly 80 entries will be on display at the Country Inn & Suites in Houghton on Friday …
Read More »Survey Shows Teen Drivers’ Biggest Mistakes
A new survey says speeding and teen drivers don’t mix. AAA recently surveyed driving instructors and discovered the biggest mistake teen drivers make when learning to drive is speeding. AAA Public Affairs specialist Gary Bubar says distracted driving and poor visual scanning also topped the survey. He also says the …
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