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A fast-moving storm tore through Ontonagon County late Tuesday, toppling trees, snapping power poles and leaving more than 1,400 utility customers without power across three Upper Peninsula counties. ...

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded $3.1 million in Brownfields grants last week to support the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted properties across Michigan. The funds, distributed through...

A former Houghton County attorney entered a no contest plea Monday to second-degree murder in connection with the 2023 shooting death of Theron Duncan. Evan Dixon appeared before Marquette County Circ...

The Hancock Thursday Farmers' Market is back at the Quincy Green, bringing local vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities to downtown every Thursday afternoon. Originally started by Deb Man...

Houghton County will conduct a feasibility study at its solid waste transfer station as it begins preparing for a regional materials management plan. Michigan has moved to require counties to develop ...

Before the Copper Country Firefighters Tournament tipped off this weekend at Gipp Ice Arena, the region's fire departments paused to honor fallen firefighters and recognize outstanding service across ...

Nine Upper Peninsula businesses are receiving a financial boost from the state this week as the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced its latest round of Match on Main grant awards. In H...

The Eagle Harbor Shortcut Road will close for four days beginning July 6 as the Keweenaw County Road Commission replaces a culvert at the Jacobs Creek crossing at the intersection of Garden City Road ...

State Rep. Greg Markkanen paid tribute this week to a predecessor, honoring the late Rep. Mike Lahti on the Michigan House floor. The representative was joined by Lahti's wife, Sharon, and surviving f...

Houghton County is moving quickly to gather construction cost estimates for a new jail, with an August ballot deadline driving an aggressive summer timeline. At a special meeting Thursday, the Houghto...