News

A road repair project is set to get underway near Mohawk in Keweenaw County. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $1.6 million to chip seal 17 miles of US-41 from north of First Street in Mohawk to north of Lac La Belle Road. The work includes crack sealing, …

Most of the ballot proposals in the Copper Country were approved by voters in Tuesday’s election, but the most controversial of them was not. A referendum to change the wording of an ordinance in L’Anse Township was defeated 257-315. The change would have opened the door for wind turbines to …

As submitted by U.P. Health System-Portage: HANCOCK — Accessibility to your prescriptions is vital for a healthy livelihood, which is why UP Health System – Portage offers a prescription delivery service to your home or office to ensure you have the medication you need.  “If your doctor prescribes something for …

Jacobsville Sandstone has earned international recognition as a Global Heritage Stone Resource. The designation was awarded by the International Union of Geological Sciences, and UNESCO’s International Geoscience Programme. The sandstone bed is one of the first 15 Global Heritage Stone Resources in the world, and the first in the United …

It’s election day in a few Copper Country neighborhoods. In Houghton County… – Hancock School District voters will be asked to renew the basic 18 mill operating millage for 10 years. – Voters in Adams Township are being asked to approve an eight-year renewal of a 0.3 mill levy that …

Volunteers are still needed to help with a full-scale disaster exercise that will be held on the Michigan Tech campus Thursday afternoon. The disaster will simulate a traffic crash involving a gas truck, and will involve dozens of local law enforcement and first response agencies, along with UP Health System …

Relief could come as soon as today for school districts facing extensions of their schedules because of an abundance of snow days. The state House and Senate worked out details of a proposal that would exempt missed school days between January 29th and February 1st, when the region was hit …

College diplomas were handed out across the region over the weekend. At Michigan Tech on Saturday, retired Air Force Colonel, astronaut, test pilot and combat fighter pilot Gregory Johnson encouraged graduates to move forward boldly, and not fear making mistakes… At Northern Michigan University Saturday, United States Senator Debbie Stabenow …

The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees has approved three new degree programs. At its regular meeting in Houghton this morning, the board greenlighted a master of science in mechatronics, a master’s in engineering management and a bachelor of science in cybersecurity. Mechatronics integrates electrical and mechanical engineering, robotics, software …

Medical marijuana patients in Michigan who set up their marijuana registry card online may now begin purchasing the cannabis supplies they need immediately. A rules change by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency allows the patient to use the email they receive upon approval of their application as a temporary permit, until …