Category Archives: Local News

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) along with Michigan Works! agencies statewide are celebrating the fact that Michigan is leading in helping job seekers get employed and ...

Firefighters continue to battle a raging wildfire in Baraga County that has been blazing since at least Friday. Specialized aircraft have been brought in to help fight the fire that is said to have be...

A 26-year-old Chassell man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct following an investigation by the Houghton County Sheriff's Office. Jacob Lawrence Tarvis faces one count of criminal sexual co...

Local youths are encouraged to join the local scouting troop to build leadership and life skills and make lasting friendships. Troop 207 in Hancock is actively seeking new members to join the last rem...

A 19-year-old man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct following an investigation by the Houghton Police Department. Dakota Donald Woodward faces one count of criminal sexual conduct in the f...

Fire risk in the UP has been reported as high; local residents are urged to be careful when burning or working outside.   The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has stated that the recent r...

A redevelopment project receiving financial support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program and Michigan Community Revitalization Program (MCRP) has been announced by Governor...

Voters in Hancock and surrounding townships will decide this November whether to support a new district area library, marking a pivotal moment for a community space that has transformed far beyond its...

New mothers and pregnant women be advised- the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) would like to remind the public that general enrollment week for WIC, a federal public health nutrition...

Despite widespread national economic uncertainty, Visit Keweenaw reports that tourism to the region has not appreciably slowed. With fewer individuals and families travelling due to economic pressures...