Category Archives: Local News

The search continues for a Lower Michigan man who was reported missing in Houghton County Friday evening. The Houghton County Sheriff's Department says the 82-year-old man was hunting with family and ...

MTU Public Safety is looking into vandalism of the 9/11 memorial on campus. On Thursday morning the Young Americans for Freedom group, that places an annual memorial comprised of American Flags on Wal...

The Alberta Pump House and Sawmill once stood as an important piece of Ford's automotive empire. Today the historic site welcomes visitors and preserves a rich lumber history. And today, those compone...

Houghton County's Veterans Service Office has a large impact in a region with many veterans. In the past three years the office's annual vet fest has grown, and welcomed veterans from across the Upper...

New businesses bring new life to communities when each open. On Wednesday the Barga County Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Intention Yoga and Wellness the opening of the new business in L'Anse. Th...

School is back in session. With many students returning to Michigan Technological University's campus, the community will soon welcome international students to their new home. The Parade of Nations h...

The city of Houghton planning commission will consider zoning changes. Yesterday the city of Houghton posted a notice sharing the planning commission will begin consideing changes to zoning in order t...

There are many factors that can lead to an individual's choice to commit suicide. Knowing the signs of when someone struggles with suicidal thoughts or ideation is important to caring for our communit...

Residents successfully petitioned to keep avenues of participation open with local governments. Recently Houghton county's board of commissioners on Tuesday approved moving regular meetings to 6 pm in...

Calumet celebrates 150 years of history and heritage in the village this weekend. Over Friday night and saturday visitors and residents will get a snapshot of what the village looked like when copper ...