Category Archives: Featured

Houghton County's Vet Fest connects more than 800 servicemembers with local resources
The Vet Fest in Houghton County has become one of the best veterans service events in the state for connecting people. This year's event will bring organizations from across the western Upper Peninsul...
Thomas Fournier Jun 10, 2025

Baraga County Presses Pause on Proposed Surveillance Cameras
Traffic surveillance cameras won't be coming to Baraga County anytime soon. At last night's county board meeting, several citizens expressed concerns about the proposal to site the cameras along highw...
Todd Overbeek Jun 10, 2025

Rail Crossing Delays Frustrate L'Anse Village Officials
At last night's L'Anse Village Council meeting, Village President Ron Ervast commended those involved with producing Saturday's successful Baraga County Lake Trout Festival and Keweenaw Bay Classic Fi...
Todd Overbeek Jun 10, 2025

Braves Humble Brewers - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Lake Linden-Hubbell and Hancock dominate this year's All-District 98 softball team. Curt Kinnunen of the Lakes was named Coach ...
Todd Overbeek Jun 10, 2025 Created with GIMP

Threats Close Marquette Culver's - Suspects Identified
UPDATE: The Michigan State Police Negaunee Post has identified the individuals responsible for the alleged threats made against the Marquette Culver's yesterday. Four juveniles are accused of calling ...
Todd Overbeek Jun 09, 2025

Meat Manglers, Lyberg & Lyberg Claim Keweenaw Bay Classic Crowns - Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB Jack Flaherty struck out nine over six innings, as the Tigers blanked the Cubs 4-0 yesterday. Flaherty allowed just two hits. Spencer T...
Todd Overbeek Jun 09, 2025

Two MDOT Construction Projects Set to Begin Today
Two area road construction projects are expected to begin today. In Houghton, the Michigan Department of Transportation will install a traffic signal on M-26 at Canal Road. Watch for intermittent clos...
Todd Overbeek Jun 09, 2025

Bridgefest Week Begins
Bridgefest week is underway in Houghton and Hancock. While activities don't begin until Friday, there are some events that require advance sign-up. The most urgent is the parade Friday night. On yeste...
Todd Overbeek Jun 09, 2025

MI-TRALE Truck Donated for Emergency Service Training
A worn-out truck that was used to help maintain snowmobile and ATV trails gave its life to help protect residents of southeastern Ontonagon County last week. MI-TRALE, which oversees trails in Ontonag...
Todd Overbeek Jun 09, 2025

Lakes Fall in Softball Regional Final - Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School The Lake Linden-Hubbell softball season ended Saturday with a 2-0 loss to the Gogebic Miners in a regional final. Emily Jokela ...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2025






