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Jail committees provide updates to the Houghton County Commission
After voters rejected a jail construction millage in August 2025, Houghton County has formed three committees to analyze the facility issue and determine what prevented funding approval in four previo...
Apr 15, 2026
MUPVHC and Minnesota Warriors return to Houghton to support veterans causes in the Upper Peninsula
Two things the Upper Peninsula truly supports - hockey and veterans - will come together Saturday when the Michigan - Upper Peninsula Veterans Hockey Club hosts the Minnesota Warriors in a special fun...
Apr 14, 2026
319 5th Street building collapse, village leaders working with property owner to clean up site
The Village of Calumet will work with a property owner to clean up a collapsed structure after a roof failure Monday evening forced closure of the adjacent U-P Pub. Around 7:45 p.m., patrons at the U-...
Apr 14, 2026 Photo courtesy of Nate Jones from Calumet
Copper Shores and Keweenaw Community Foundation support RxKids with a $150,000 donation for the local area
Copper Shores and the Keweenaw Community Foundation partnered to donate $150,000 to support the RxKids program in the Copper Country. Michigan announced a major expansion of the RxKids program at the ...
Apr 14, 2026
Keweenaw Aspirus Hospital nurses rally support from the community
Michigan nurses rallied Friday across the state in support of new union contracts, with local attention focused on ongoing negotiations at Keweenaw Aspirus Hospital. The Michigan Nurses Association or...
Apr 14, 2026
Wisconsin man sentenced to 15 years minimum for murder of his grandfather in 2023
A Wisconsin man will serve a minimum of 15 years in Michigan state prison for his role in the 2023 murder of his grandfather at the victim's Hancock Township home. Jacob Kempainen, 22, of Hartland, Wi...
Apr 13, 2026
Local Flood Threats Continue
Rain and heavy snow cover are causing flooding conditions across the region. A Flood Warning continues indefinitely for the Sturgeon River from Pelkie to Chassell. As of this morning, the Sturgeon had...
Apr 13, 2026
Prickett Lake Level to be Reduced All Summer
The water level at Prickett Lake will be substantially lower than normal all summer. Upper Peninsula Power Company owns Prickett Dam and the lake it creates. UPPCO will be drawing the water level down...
Apr 13, 2026
Aspirus Health excited to expand the cycle of care opportunities in Houghton
Aspirus Health celebrated the completion of its expanded Houghton clinic with a ribbon cutting and open house Thursday, unveiling new facilities designed to bring more reliable healthcare access to Mi...
Apr 10, 2026
TNC engagement with the Copper Country provides key updates on progress with the Keweenaw Heartlands Project
Taking on a project as large as the Keweenaw Heartlands' 32,000 acres requires significant community involvement, according to The Nature Conservancy. Since the organization completed its purchase in ...
Apr 09, 2026
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