Category Archives: Local News

Helicopters began flying in Hancock today, but that doesn't mean Bridgefest won't have plenty happening in Houghton. This year Bridgefest brings plenty of fun with traditional activities and some retu...

"Bring One Home" tells a story of community resilience. Tom Pelissero did not expect his book "Bring One Home: A Memoir of Boyhood, Basketball, and Hometown Spirit" would connect with so many people. ...

Bridgefest attracts many people to Hancock and Houghton, and whether traveling to the festival from near or far, most visitors drive to town. During the week, Houghton and Hancock police departments s...

It feels good to be surrounded by friends, especially when hanging out inside one of the region's most historic clubs. The historic Miscowaubik Club will open its doors to the public Thursday to share...

The City of Houghton earned gold recognition from the Michigan Green Communities program for its environmental leadership and sustainability initiatives. The city announced Monday it received the hono...

Bridgefest will bring together the Copper Country's largest communities for four days of summer celebration, featuring everything from competitive tournaments to family-friendly activities. The annual...

The Portage Lake District Library will celebrate two decades of serving the Copper Country from its waterfront location with a community celebration Wednesday. The library opened June 10, 2006, on the...

The Baraga County Fair faces potential cuts to beloved activities unless more volunteers step forward to help with this year's event. The fair board recently announced it may eliminate chicken bingo, ...

A significant portion of Houghton County's drinking water supply once flowed from an unexpected source: the depths of the Painesdale Mine. The community's water originally came from one of the upper l...

A Copper City man received a three-day jail sentence Monday after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material discovered by contractors cleaning a repossessed home. Kurt Jason Palosaari,...