Category Archives: Local News

Over eleven weeks last summer Houghton, Hancock, and Calumet schools provided more than 190,000 meals to students. The meet-up and eat-up summer meals program returns in 2025. And school districts wan...

In close to one month in western upper Peninsula history will be on full display. While the region's many festivals and events this summer have a historical context within communities, another event w...

Houghton County sheriff investigates a fire incident in Tapiola. On Sunday the Houghton County sheriff was dispatched to a residence in Tapiola at 7:40 am for a domestic altercation. Deputies were tol...

A 15 year old dies in a house fire in Calumet Township. On Saturday, May 24th, just before 6 pm, the Houghton County Sheriff and area first responders were dispatched for a structure fire in Florida L...

On Memorial Day every year, the calumet community has come together at Lake View Cemetery to remember the veteran's sacrifice. This year's turnout was like many others, with hundreds of residents in a...

Storm damage in Baraga County from a mid-May storm could cost more than eight million dollars to repair. On Friday Representative Karl Bohnak spoke with Baraga County leaders to learn more about the a...

Editor's note: The millage rate Houghton County anticipates asking voters to consider in August 2025 will collect 1.6 mills for the construction bond. Before the Houghton County Jail was built in 1963...

Just in time for busy weekend on the trails MI TRALE announces the bill Nicholls trail has fully opened. In spring the trail recreation organization closed multiple sections of the trail for repair wo...

On the longest day of the year, many fins take time away from the hustle and bustle to celebrate life and community. Juhannus in Finland has many travel out to the country and a lake for a bonfire or ...

Bridgefest means a lot to many people throughout the Copper Country. For many decades the event has been a fantastic kick-off to summer for residents and visitors. But this year, one family will feel ...