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A Stanton Township man is facing charges after he allegedly pointed a stolen rifle at a deputy. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of someone peeking into a window at a camp in Stanton Township Sunday evening around 8:40pm. The suspect left the scene in a …

North Woods Conservancy may have a different name, but their purpose is still the same. The new name of the organization is Keweenaw Natural Areas and President John Griffith says the change more accurately reflects the group’s location and mission.  Some of the materials still have NWC on them, but …

Reforming the auto insurance is much closer to becoming a reality after a deal was struck between Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republicans in the state legislature. Details have not been announced but a vote is expected Friday and Whitmer says she will sign it into law. Republicans have pushed to …

Hancock’s Andrew Olson is the recipient of the annual Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Senior Scholarship. The award recognizes Olson for his active participation in 4-H and outstanding application that highlighted the positive impact that 4-H had on his life. He has served as co-president of the Copper Tips 4-H Archery Club …

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech’s news writer, Mark Wilcox: Michigan Technological University’s Summer Youth Program (SYP) is gearing up for another exciting season of learning, adventure and fun. More than a summer camp, over 1,000 students from throughout the world will come to the Houghton, Michigan …

Lela and Mike Lutz, Rotary representative Chassell’s Lela Rautiola is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Houghton Rotary Club. The Houghton Rotary plans to award one scholarship each year to a CTE student who plans to pursue further education in a CTE field. The recipients of the 2019 …

A settlement on a request to increase electric rates by the Upper Peninsula Power Company means most electric utility customers will see their power bills drop slightly while a few will see a slight increase. The agreement was approved Thursday by the Michigan Public Service Commission after there was no …

The following press release was issued by BHK: Six area high school seniors who participated in BHK Child Development early childhood education programs have been awarded educational scholarships through the BHK Foundation.  Jason Ackerman (Houghton High School), Brandon Antilla (Calumet High School), Peyton Holma (L’Anse High School), Mckenna Keranen (Lake Linden-Hubbell High School), Sarah Mills (L’Anse High School), and Mikayla …

A missing 33-year-old Houghton County man has been located unharmed. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of Donken Tower Road shortly after 11:00am Wednesday. Deputies with assistance from Troopers from the Michigan State Police–Calumet Post and its K9 unit, along with the Houghton City Police Department, …

Separate bills by two Upper Peninsula lawmakers are gaining ground in Lansing. A plan by State Representative Greg Markkanen to expand scholarship opportunities for skill trades has been approved by the Michigan House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee. The Fostering Futures Scholarship provides eligible foster youth attending a skilled trades …