Category Archives: News

Copper City man sentenced in 12th Circuit Court for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A Copper City man received a three-day jail sentence Monday after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material discovered by contractors cleaning a repossessed home. Kurt Jason Palosaari,...
Thomas Fournier Jun 09, 2026

PLDL Board Sets Special Session for Hancock Library Discussion
Efforts continue to try to find a way to avoid deep cuts at the Hancock Public School Library. The Portage Lake District Library Board has called a special meeting this Thursday at 7 pm to discuss opt...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Laurium Splash Pad Opens Today
Laurium's new splash pad will open today. The pad is the latest addition to the George Gipp Recreation Area, and is available for use by anyone. The ribbon-cutting will take place this afternoon at 1:...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Calumet Investment Luncheon Scheduled
If you're thinking about investing in the Village of Calumet, you can get some timely information on Wednesday. The Stakeholder Luncheon will be hosted by the Village of Calumet Historic District Comm...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Chassell-Houghton Trail Meeting Planned
Owners of property that abuts the Chassell-Houghton trail are encouraged to attend a meeting tonight. Department of Natural Resources officials will be there to discuss trail boundaries and address en...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Bail Set at $1.35M for Marquette Shooting Suspect
The man accused in last week's shooting in Marquette faces a litany of charges. State police officials say 31-year-old Trevor Caponcello Restivo of Marquette was arraigned Friday in 96th District Cour...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026
Newberry Woman Charged in Break-In
A Newberry woman has been charged with breaking into a home in that city. State police arrested 35-year-old Gina Briggs following the burglary on John Street. Officers say the stolen property was reco...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

Ranger III Waterway Cruises Planned
Dates have been announced for this summer's Keweenaw Waterway cruises on the Ranger III. Cruises will depart from the Isle Royale National Park Houghton Visitor Center at 12:30 on June 25th and July 1...
Todd Overbeek Jun 08, 2026

L'Anse Family Rescued in Keweenaw Bay
A family of five from L'Anse is safe after their sailboat became stuck on rocks in Keweenaw Bay Tuesday night. Department of Natural Resources officials say the family was sailing from the Portage Can...
Todd Overbeek Jun 05, 2026

Hamar House Demolition to Begin as MTU Revises Parking Map
A long-time Michigan Tech campus landmark is about to become history. Tech Today reports that demolition of the Hamar House is scheduled to begin within the next few days. Offices housed in the former...
Todd Overbeek Jun 05, 2026






