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The Houghton and Keweenaw Counties Office of Emergency Measures declared Houghton county in a local state of emergency due to the flooding in areas between Lake Linden and Dollar Bay. Widespread damage started on Tuesday. This happened due to the temperatures reaching as high as 70 for multiple days in …

A second large group of Hancock’s residents joined at the Houghton County Arena last night to brainstorm ideas for the city’s future. Hancock’s two master plan sessions have generated a number of big ideas for the city’s future and potential developments. Once again Progressive Architects and Engineers led residents through …

Research at Michigan Tech has revealed a new type of fuel cell- one that significantly reduces the running temperatures, and can run on methane and other hydrocarbons. Like batteries, fuel cells use an electrochemical process to produce energy, but they do not face the same issues as running out or …

If you live in the Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, the Western U.P. Health Department (WUPHD) encourages everyone to avoid contact with any floodwaters. Floodwaters may contain sewage or other contaminants that may be harmful to public health.  Combined sewer systems are common across the area and are …

Travelers headed toward Ironwood on M-28 will be rerouted around a flooded bridge. The Michigan Department of transportation will close M-28 at the bridge over the South branch of the Ontonagon River in Ewen. Spring run off has raised the river above the roadway between Elm St and Choate Rd. …

The Houghton High school FIRST Robotics team is heading to Houston, Texas next week to compete in the world championship. There will be both national and international teams attending the competition. Last week, The Houghton high school team competed at the state championship at Saginaw Valley State University. They are …

Come to the 2nd Copper Country Wellness Fair to meet many of your local wellness providers. Services will include massage therapy, chiropractic care, fitness, supplements, yoga and more. This year there will also be a speaking rotation to learn about different services offered in the community.  It is held at …

Ms. Jennifer Saaranen from Lake Linden – Hubbell Middle School & High School has been nominated for Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award. More information on the award here.  All nominees receive $500, and the winner of the award receives $10,000. The nominees are teachers who demonstrate a commitment …

With nearly a full house, the Houghton council meeting addressed proposed ordinances 2023-330 and 2023-331. Proposed ordinance 2023-330 aimed to amend Chapter 10 of the Houghton city code regarding animals. The Copper Country Beekeeping Club (CCBC) and students from Michigan Tech addressed the council in regards to accepting the alterations …

Hancock residents had their first opportunity to share their big ideas for the city last night. About 45 residents joined at the Orpheum Theater, to discuss the future of Hancock. The group Progressive Architects and Engineers, led the forum, taking residents through various exercises to identify Hancock’s strengths, weakness, areas …