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Note: Keweenaw Report does not typically include the names of victims of sex crimes or victims of suicide in our coverage. In this case, the family of the victim has given consent, in an effort to help prevent future such tragedies. Two Nigerian citizens have been extradited to the United …

One of the longest-lingering road repair projects following the 2018 Father’s Day Flood is nearing completion. Barricades were removed from Massie Road at US-41 north of Chassell Friday, with the section heading west basically completed. Construction continues on the short section of Massie Road east of the highway. Torrential rains …

The Hancock City Council could select a new mayor at a special meeting to be held Monday evening. Former mayor and council member Paul LaBine recently resigned when he was appointed as Houghton County’s prosecuting attorney. State law prohibits anyone from holding both offices simultaneously. Monday’s special session will begin …

Woodland Hill Preschool is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Woodland Hill, formerly the Michigan Tech Preschool, is beginning its 65th year, and is the oldest preschool in the region. It focuses on play-based education. For information about the school, and enrollment details, click here.

With the Houghton County Fair less than two weeks away, officials have posted an updated about registration deadlines. The fair office at the Houghton County Arena will be open extended hours Monday, August 14th to Thursday, August 17th, to facilitate registration. The office will be open from 12 noon to …

Gogebic Community College earns high marks as a veteran friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The community college, with two campuses (Ironwood and Houghton), was awarded a silver level by MVAA for recognition of its commitment to supporting the needs of student veterans and dependents. GCC joins a …

Houses feel more like home with unique art on the walls. And there is no better chance to find one of a kind paintings, wood carvings, posters or photographs than one of the region’s most exciting art weekends. Eagle Harbor’s Art fair this weekend will bring together over 70 local …

When Lake Superior was formed thousands of years a go by lava and glaciers, nature left behind numerous treasures in the surrounding earth. The Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior basin are both must visit places for any rock or mineral collector seeking out a valuable gem, banded Lake Superior agate …

A Deputy U.S. Marshal was shot in Chippewa County while attempting to remove endangered children from a home. On Wednesday local law enforcement departments, including Chippewa County Sheriff, MSP Troopers, the FBI – Detroit field office, and U.S. Border Patrol agents, responded to a call for an officer shot on …

The Michigan Secretary of State office in Iron River will be closed next week. The office on Lalley Road is being remodeled. It is scheduled to resume regular business hours August 21st. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson notes that most transactions with her department can be completed online. For business …