Category Archives: Local News

Chassell-Houghton Trail Meeting Planned
Owners of property that abuts the Chassell-Houghton trail are encouraged to attend a meeting tonight. Department of Natural Resources officials will be there to discuss trail boundaries and address en...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Bail Set at $1.35M for Marquette Shooting Suspect
The man accused in last week's shooting in Marquette faces a litany of charges. State police officials say 31-year-old Trevor Caponcello Restivo of Marquette was arraigned Friday in 96th District Cour...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026
Newberry Woman Charged in Break-In
A Newberry woman has been charged with breaking into a home in that city. State police arrested 35-year-old Gina Briggs following the burglary on John Street. Officers say the stolen property was reco...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Ranger III Waterway Cruises Planned
Dates have been announced for this summer's Keweenaw Waterway cruises on the Ranger III. Cruises will depart from the Isle Royale National Park Houghton Visitor Center at 12:30 on June 25th and July 1...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

L'Anse Family Rescued in Keweenaw Bay
A family of five from L'Anse is safe after their sailboat became stuck on rocks in Keweenaw Bay Tuesday night. Department of Natural Resources officials say the family was sailing from the Portage Can...
Todd Overbeek Jun 05, 2026

Hamar House Demolition to Begin as MTU Revises Parking Map
A long-time Michigan Tech campus landmark is about to become history. Tech Today reports that demolition of the Hamar House is scheduled to begin within the next few days. Offices housed in the former...
Todd Overbeek Jun 05, 2026

Leadership Changes Coming to Porkies Festival
There are changes coming to the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, with four of the event's long-time top organizers stepping back from their roles. The 20th edition of the festival will be held Augu...
Todd Overbeek Jun 05, 2026

DNR to Auction Local Land
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is preparing to auction off a number of local parcels for which it has no use. The list includes one property in Houghton County - an 18.5 acre parcel in T...
Todd Overbeek Jun 05, 2026

Lake Superior Depths to be Explored
We are about to get our clearest look ever at the deepest portion of Lake Superior. Superior Maximus remains a mystery in and of itself. Located in the central part of the lake, its deepest point is a...
Todd Overbeek Jun 04, 2026

Highway Bridge Inspections to Cause Traffic Delays
Bridge inspections will cause some traffic delays across the region over the next few days. Michigan Department of Transportation says the routine inspections will begin tomorrow, with flag operators ...
Todd Overbeek Jun 04, 2026






