Category Archives: Local News

Evan Dixon's murder case remains paused while the Michigan Supreme Court decides if diminished capacity is a viable defense in the state. Dixon hopes to use the defense in his upcoming trial for the N...

Across Copper Country, several fire departments and police agencies help keep the community safe. Even after an incident scene clears, families often face challenges moving forward. Through the Copper...

Winter's snow has built up many banks across communities in the Keweenaw Peninsula. In many towns and neighborhoods, snow has covered important fire hydrants, raising safety concerns. Hancock City Fir...

Could the Keweenaw Peninsula reach a historic snowfall mark this winter? Visit Keweenaw thinks the region could come close. As of Monday, the peninsula has received 187.75 inches of snowfall, about 40...

A new economic impact report shows public universities in Michigan generate nearly $45 billion in new activity each year. The study published by the Michigan Association of State Universities estimate...

Shopko Optical opened its new location yesterday at 901 W Sharon Avenue, behind the UPHS Portage Fitness Center. Shopko Optical CEO Russ Steinhorst said the company is thrilled to move into the Hought...

Emergency preparedness officials in Michigan's Upper Peninsula conducted training exercises this past weekend as frigid temperatures and snow provided a real-world backdrop for shelter decision-making...

Margaret Kempainen's trial will not start in January 2026. Late last week, Margaret Kempainen's attorney Anthony Ruiz filed a motion with the Michigan Court of Appeals to appeal Houghton County Circui...

Human trafficking happens online, at schools, at local sporting events and even in neighborhoods at parties. Traffickers target vulnerable people, especially teens. On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Upper Pen...

Despite bitter cold temperatures in the Upper Peninsula over the weekend, Hancock and the Copper Country made the most out of the Finnish-American winter festival, Heikinpiv. Many programs moved indoo...