Category Archives: Local News

Some progress is being reported in the state's battle against opioid addiction. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 1,000 fewer deaths from opioid overdoses last year, compare...

The Keweenaw's first big summer festival takes place tomorrow in L'Anse. The Baraga County Lake Trout Festival is being organized by the L'Anse Fire Department this year. Their Stop, Drop and Run Fami...

This is Michigan's Three Free Weekend, featuring expanded access to fishing, state parks and ATV trails. Fishing license fees are waived for those of all ages tomorrow and Sunday. All other fishing re...

An Ontonagon man faces drug charges after he was arrested in the village Wednesday evening. The 49-year-old was taken into custody by Ontonagon County Sheriff's deputies after a traffic stop around 8:...

Two more local farmers markets will open for the season this weekend. The Lake Linden Farmers Market returns to the Lake Linden Park this afternoon between 3 and 6. It will be held there each Friday t...

State resources are on the way to help Baraga County recover from the May 15th storm that dropped more than four inches of rain in some areas. Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week included Baraga Count...

Baraga County residents covered by TRICARE Department of Defense health insurance can receive emergency prescription refills, following the May 15th storm. To receive an emergency refill of prescripti...

Michigan DNR and City of Houghton Police warn of bear sightings in town. The city of Houghton police department and MDNR have received multiple reports of bear sightings in city limits. During this ti...

It's good to start things early. Starting the day with a run can kickstart healthy minds and bodies. Registering early can earn a participant a race t-shirt for the annual Shine the Light 4 Healthy Mi...

Keweenaw Pridefest will celebrate and give back to the Copper Country this weekend. On Saturday the third annual festival will collect donated nonperishable food for the Calumet Free Fridge. Pridefest...