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Yesterday there was a non-fatal car accident in Hancock. A 30-year old woman was driving with a 34-year old passenger down Quincy street, and hit an unoccupied pickup truck, pushing the truck into the unoccupied car in front of it. The collision caused the woman’s car to roll onto its …

Northern Michigan University will host a free criminal conviction expungement eligibility clinic offered through University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.  The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will obtain a copy of each individual’s Internet Criminal History Record without charge.  Those with more than 3 felony charges are …

The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging all home and business owners with water or other damage from the recent flooding from snowmelt and heavy rain to take advantage of free help by calling 211. The labor assistance includes but is not limited to: water …

Brockway drive is now open to vehicle traffic today. The scenic, 8.8 mile winding stretch of road is beloved by locals and tourists alike, drawing thousands per year to look at the incredible views.

It has been reported that someone has been pretending to be the L’Anse High School robotics team. They have been in contact with multiple businesses asking them to donate money to sponsor them and have their logo put on some t-shirts. This is a scam, and the Robotics group is …

City residents now have a rule book for urban livestock and beekeeping practices. Previously, Houghton’s animal ordinance limited molestation of birds. As the years have gone by, city leadership has begun to field questions from residents wondering if they can keep common livestock animals such as chickens or rabbits. As …

Stamp out hunger is coming up again this weekend. Place your unexpired, non-perishable food in a bag out by your mailbox for your local mail carriers to pick up. The mail carriers will then drop off the bags at the Hancock post office, where it is weighed and then distributed …

The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Park closed South Boundary Road due to huge damage in a culvert, collapsing part of the road. More updates about detours will come as they are released. The part is still open, but expect longer hikes without the opening of the road. See full map on …

Michigan Tech’s popular Summer Youth Programs are still open for registration, and there are still some spots available. Payments are due in full on June 1st. Find more information on the Michigan Tech website here. 

The DNR will begin the search for the source of the unregulated water supply in Greenland Township at the head of Bill Nichols Rail-Trail, off M-38 near the historic Lake Mine. The springtime weather will now allow the search to continue. State, county, and local entities are working cooperatively to …