Category Archives: Local News

Laurium's new splash pad will open today. The pad is the latest addition to the George Gipp Recreation Area, and is available for use by anyone. The ribbon-cutting will take place this afternoon at 1:...

If you're thinking about investing in the Village of Calumet, you can get some timely information on Wednesday. The Stakeholder Luncheon will be hosted by the Village of Calumet Historic District Comm...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...