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Gas Prices Rise Again For 6th Straight Week

Gas prices continue to creep higher. AAA Michigan says the statewide average rose nine cents last week to about $2.60 per gallon. That’s still about 12 cents cheaper than this time last year. It’s the fourth consecutive week of price hikes. The auto club says that Michigan currently is now …

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Two Houghton County Men Arrested After Drug Deal Goes Bad

Two Houghton County men are both facing felonies after police say they began fighting following an attempted purchase of marijuana. 27-year-old Joseph Schreiber was charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a four year felony. 29-year old Andrew Rohrer was charged with Delivery/Manufacturer of a Controlled Substance—Marijuana, also a four …

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UPDATE – Missing Painesdale Man Found

UPDATE – Mr. Pindral was located downstate this morning. His family says he is in good health, and may have offered a ride to someone who needed to travel to a medical appointment.   The Michigan State Police Calumet Post is asking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a …

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Should Parents Have A Say In Their Child's Gender Identity?

When your children return to school in the fall, what will be their district’s policy regarding transgender students? Senator Tom Casperson has already introduced legislation in response to proposed guidelines by the Michigan State Board of Education. One of Casperson’s sticking points is that the guidelines exclude parents from the …

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8th Annual Health & Safety Fair Saturday

Time to celebrate healthy living with Saturday’s Health and Safety Fair. The 8th annual event, presented by U.P. Health System-Portage, will be held at their main location in Hancock. Health and Fitness Manager Angela Luskin says in addition to the health screenings and available experts, they also have a lot of …

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Copper Range Historical Society & Museum Open House Saturday

The Copper Range Historical Society and Museum Open House will be held tomorrow from noon-3:00. They’ll have refreshments served outside, and feature Dr. Bob & Norma Nominelli as their guests. They will have their publications on hand for anyone who would like to buy something. Keweenaw National Historical Park Ranger …

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Grant Will Fund Youth Drama Outreach

Calumet High School Drama Advisor Dave Heinz has been awarded an Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant to fund an inventive program that allows high school students to mentor youth who are participating in the Great Explorations program at elementary schools throughout Houghton County. By partnering with BHK Child Development, the Calumet …

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Baraga County Lake and Country Tour Opens Satuday

Baraga County tourism officials will celebrate the opening of the new Baraga County Lake and Country Tour Saturday. The tour is a newly-signed circle route that covers 52 miles from downtown L’Anse through Pequaming, Aura and Skanee. Tracey Barrett from the Convention and Visitors Bureau says the route is set …

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