Category Archives: Local News

Students will join as the next class of alumni of Gogebic Community College today as the institution holds its 92nd commencement ceremony this evening. The graduating class will receive more than 220 ...

How do you tell a Sherlock Holmes story without the great detective? You bring in the Baker Street Irregulars, of course. Next week the Calumet Players premiere the group's performance of "Sherlock Ho...

Hats serve as tools, fashion statements and sometimes status symbols. Next week, the Copper Country's Friends of Fashion will unveil a new show exploring this rich history. "Which Hat Shall I Wear Tod...

Mom will become the center of attention this weekend. But even she wants some time away from the husband and kids to hang out with friends. Friday, Mom Prom Keweenaw sets aside a fun evening for moms ...

The Copper Country Community Arts Center will feature local artist Rob Kangas' work throughout May with the opening of his latest gallery "Emergence." The gallery opens tonight with a reception showca...

UPDATE: Houghton County's Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at the May 12th, 2026 regular meeting to join the Marquette Regional Community Corrections. Marquette Regional Community Corrections ...

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work today on M-26 to replace a culvert at the Ripley Street intersection damaged during the 2018 Father's Day flood. The Houghton County Road Comm...

Gogebic Community College announced Tuesday that Dr. Richard Shrubb will serve as interim president starting in June, greeting new students when they enter the college's campuses next fall. A subcommi...

The Locavore Festival will return to Houghton's waterfront pier May 23, featuring more than 60 vendors from the local area who produce handmade goods, fresh farm products and small-batch food and beve...

Edit: The HHSAA lunch will occur inside the building, in the multipurpose room. During America's 250th anniversary communities in the Copper Country will center veterans at many events. The Houghton H...