News

With Halloween behind us, and winter ahead, overnight streetside parking bans will take effect in most cities and villages in the Copper Country tonight. The restrictions are necessary to allow city crews to clear snow efficiently. Hours vary slightly, but generally run between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. each day …

The Houghton City Planning Commission will host its second and final open house to gather public input on the pending update of the city’s master plan tonight. The master plan guides decisions about zoning, development, infrastructure investment and policy for the city. It is routinely updated to keep it current.  …

More Michigan workers have found jobs this fall. Figures released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed that employment levels increased in all 17 Michigan labor markets from August to September. The statewide unadjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent, compared to 4.0 percent in August, and …

Gasoline prices continue to fall across Michigan, with the statewide average slipping back below $4.00 per gallon within the last week. AAA Michigan’s survey places the average price of a gallon of unleaded regular at $3.95. That’s nearly 10 cents less than a week ago, and 21 cents less than …

Michigan Tech University has a reputation around the country and globe, as a top tier engineering and research institution. To maintain their prowess among the nation’s best, the school must spend so much money to conduct research on a very large number of fields. In 2022, the school spent a …

Nearly 31,000 acres of land in the Keweenaw Peninsula will remain natural. Last week The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced their purchase of three of four parcels, from The Rohatyn Group (TRG). The 22,700 acres from TRG, cost the conservancy fair market value of 27.2 million dollars. One of the biggest …

The Copper Country will be invaded by spooks, witches, ghosts, superheroes and other extraordinary creatures as Halloween arrives this evening. Most municipalities have set official trick or treat hours beginning at 5:00, and running until 7:30 or 8:00. Weather is expected to be dry and pleasant, with light winds, and …

A Baraga man has been appointed to the Michigan Board of Counseling. Robin Chosa operates a food vending business, and is an operations manager for the MTU Ford Center. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Michigan Technological University. If approved by the state senate, Chosa will represent …

The City of Houghton is looking to fill vacancies on several commissions. Terms on the Planning Commission, the Housing Commission, and the Downtown Development Authority/Tax Increment Finance Authority begin January 1, 2023. To serve on the planning commission, the applicant must be a qualified elector of the city or an …

The Copper Country could soon be getting its first electric school buses.  The L’Anse School District has received a $790,000 grant to purchase two electrically powered vehicles. The money is part of more than $54 million dollars earmarked in the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In total, 25 Michigan districts will …