Category Archives: News

Margerat Kempainen's trial set to start in November
A Wisconsin woman will face homicide charges at trial in Houghton County in November. Yesterday, Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer met with the defendant Margarat Kempainen and her attorney Antoni...
Thomas Fournier Sep 23, 2025

Houghton Building Supply expands business
Houghton building supply expands the businesses footprint in Houghton. Recently the local hardware and material supplier completed work to expand the Houghton facility. The project included adding an ...
Thomas Fournier Sep 22, 2025

Parade of Nations brings the Copper Country together to celebrate culture and heritage
Many in the community lined up down college avenue and in downtown Houghton to view the 2025 parade of nations. The annual celebration welcomes the Michigan technological university international stud...
Thomas Fournier Sep 22, 2025

Houghton Planning Commission considers two zoning amendments on Tuesday
Houghton's Planning Commission will consider amendments to two large parcels in the city for housing developments in the community. On Tuesday the Houghton Planning commission will hold two public hea...
Thomas Fournier Sep 22, 2025

MDOT sets up two fall road projects in Baraga and Houghton Counties
Two road projects will start on US-41 today between Baraga and Houghton Counties. In Chassell MDOT crews will have a contractor on site to replace a culvert. The work will take place north of Massie R...
Thomas Fournier Sep 21, 2025

Culvert replacement project in Chassell starts next week
Editor's Note: This MDOT project will finish by Friday, October 27th. Not September 27th as previously reported. The Michigan Department of Transportation will replace a culvert in Chassell next week....
Thomas Fournier Sep 19, 2025

MDOT will start US-41 resurfacing work in Hancock and L'Anse on Monday
MDOT will begin resurfacing work on US -41 in Baraga and Houghton County on Monday. Starting next week MDOT crews will mill and resurface US-41 in L'Anse north of Mead Road/Maki Road, near the Baraga ...
Thomas Fournier Sep 19, 2025

Keweenaw Community Foundation selected as one of 26 organizations to earn a 2025 Civic Hub grant from the Trust for Civic Life
The Keweenaw community Foundation earns a 2025 Civic Hub grant from the Trust for Civic Life. The national Grantmaker supports primarily rural communities. The program KCF will join includes a three-y...
Thomas Fournier Sep 19, 2025

Michigan Technological University earns endorsement from ARM
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute endorses Michigan Technological University. Passing a rigorous assessment of the university's curriculum ensures Michigan Tech prepares students for c...
Thomas Fournier Sep 19, 2025

Lamers asks parents to remind students about bus etiquette
Students have taken the bus to school 14 days since the first day of school. Whether your student is an early pick up on the bus route or one of last to get picked up in the morning, the rules of the ...
Thomas Fournier Sep 19, 2025






