Category Archives: Local News

Torch Lake Public Action Council cancels Lake Linden Open House will reschedule for a later date
The Torch Lake Public Action Council will cancel the Lake Linden Open House this week. The public action council, that maintains the community's voice on work at the Torch Lake superfund sites and are...
Thomas Fournier Oct 06, 2025 In 2024 Honeywell, the EPA, and EGLE held a public forum at Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools to share information on the drum pilot study and work that will take place at the Lake Linden Recreation Area in 2026.

Michigan Association of Ambulance Services say 2026 Michigan State Budget overlooks harmful impact on EMS agencies
Emergency services providers say the recently passed Michigan state budget neglect essential EMS funding. In response the Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan legislators approving a budget for the ...
Thomas Fournier Oct 06, 2025

Special Olympics Area 39 prepares for winter sports and calls on volunteer coaches
It can become a special part of someone's life to support special Olympics. This year Area 39 with the Special Olympics of Michigan, serving Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties, ...
Thomas Fournier Oct 06, 2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the Copper Country
October is Domestic Violence awareness month. Tonight, the BKG Shelter Home hosts its annual Ride Against Abuse. And later in the month the Baraga County Shelter Home will invite the community to supp...
Thomas Fournier Oct 06, 2025

Upcoming Lift Bridge Inspection Postponed
An inspection that would have caused lane closures on the Houghton-Hancock Bridge next week has been postponed. Michigan Department of Transportation officials did not offer a reason for the delay, bu...
Todd Overbeek Oct 03, 2025

Expanded Home Energy Assistance Available This Winter
With seasonally higher home energy bills ahead, help is available for those who may have trouble paying them. Jodi Formolo from Upper Peninsula Power Company says the Michigan Energy Assistance Progra...
Todd Overbeek Oct 03, 2025

Houghton Fetes Plaid, Brews, Colors, Fall
The Upper Peninsula celebrates its favorite color today - plaid. The annual Plaidurday holiday will be noted with a community group photo tonight at 7:00 behind the Keweenaw Brewing Company in downtow...
Todd Overbeek Oct 03, 2025

Hancock Promotes "Buy Nearby" This Weekend
Hancock will devote the weekend to promoting local businesses. Community Development Director Todd Gast says the city has hooked up with a Michigan Retailers' Association program called "Buy Nearby." ...
Todd Overbeek Oct 03, 2025

Aspirus Keweenaw Enacts Construction Parking, Traffic Changes
Construction at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium is causing some disruption in parking and traffic patterns at the hospital. Hospital officials are encouraging patrons to arrive early for appointments, and...
Todd Overbeek Oct 03, 2025

Second NMU Presidential Candidate Visits
The second of four candidates to become Northern Michigan University's next president met with the public last evening. Ronald Hendrick is currently Provost and Senior Vice President at Texas Tech Uni...
Todd Overbeek Oct 03, 2025






