Category Archives: News

Construction crews expect to start work near the entrance of downtown Houghton within a month. Site developers Moyle Construction and UP State bank will build a new bank branch and create several hous...

Building back Calumet has made significant progress over the years to redevelop several sites in the village. At 211 5th Street sits the Ruppe building. The site was built in 1869, and a third floor w...

Scammers target residents and visitors in Michigan. Michigan State Police report these scams will text individuals claiming to come from the 'Michigan DMV'. The texts threaten legal action against cit...

National Park Rangers discover two unidentified individuals deceased on Isle Royale. On Sunday, at 4 pm, the Isle Royale National Park received two reports of two deceased individuals at a backcountry...

The Vet Fest in Houghton County has become one of the best veterans service events in the state for connecting people. This year's event will bring organizations from across the western Upper Peninsul...

Traffic surveillance cameras won't be coming to Baraga County anytime soon. At last night's county board meeting, several citizens expressed concerns about the proposal to site the cameras along highw...

At last night's L'Anse Village Council meeting, Village President Ron Ervast commended those involved with producing Saturday's successful Baraga County Lake Trout Festival and Keweenaw Bay Classic Fi...

UPDATE: The Michigan State Police Negaunee Post has identified the individuals responsible for the alleged threats made against the Marquette Culver's yesterday. Four juveniles are accused of calling ...

Two area road construction projects are expected to begin today. In Houghton, the Michigan Department of Transportation will install a traffic signal on M-26 at Canal Road. Watch for intermittent clos...

Bridgefest week is underway in Houghton and Hancock. While activities don't begin until Friday, there are some events that require advance sign-up. The most urgent is the parade Friday night. On yeste...