There are a lot of questions surrounding the upcoming closure of the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Gogebic County. Some of those questions can be answered thanks to documentation just released from the State of Michigan. State Representative Scott Dianda has already requested that a performance audit of the Michigan Department …
Read More »Five People Arrested In Meth Bust With Young Child In Home
Just days after Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested two suspected meth dealers in Ontonagon County, law enforcement executed another drug bust, this time in Marquette County. During the course of the investigation into the sale of crystal meth Tuesday, UPSET detectives obtained a search warrant for …
Read More »Hornets, Gremlins Earn Volleyball Wins – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball yesterday… – L’Anse got past Lake Linden-Hubbell 3-2. The Lakes took the first two sets, 25-19 and 25-16. L’Anse then swept the final three sets, 25-16, 25-17, and 15-8. – Houghton edged Gwinn 3-2. – Hancock v …
Read More »Registration Open For Suicide Awareness Walk
The L’Anse Waterfront will be the starting place for those who will take part in an upcoming charitable event next weekend. Baraga County Communities That Care will be holding its Warrior Walk on Saturday September 8th. This year’s event comes with a new name and will benefit the local community …
Read More »Huskies Build a World War I Trench and Dig Into Copper Country History
All is not so quiet on the Western Upper Peninsula front, as Michigan Technological University brings “World War I & the Copper Country” to life to mark a century since the end of the Great War. It’s an all-campus community effort, including 100 Michigan Tech football players filling 2,500 burlap …
Read More »Health Department Reminds Public About Water Quality At Beaches After Heavy Rains
With heavy rains hitting much of the area, the Western UP Health Department is reminding people to exercise caution when swimming after a rain event. Heavy rainfall may result in erosion and runoff into drainage ways and rivers that discharge into recreational bodies of water. Large rain events elevate the …
Read More »Police Chase Ends With Suspect Dead, Officer Injured
One man is dead and an officer wounded following a wild day in Dickinson County Monday. It began when the Iron Mountain Police Department received a call in reference to a truck that was driving recklessly near the Boss Snow Plow manufacturing plant at 8:45 a.m. Police found the truck …
Read More »Tigers, Brewers Return Tonight – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue links for more details. High School In high school volleyball today… – Houghton travels to Gwinn. – Hancock plays at Chassell. – L’Anse visits Lake Linden-Hubbell. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City welcomes Ontonagon. The first cross country meet of the season will be held today, as local …
Read More »Rain Doesn’t Ruin Fun At Houghton County Fair
One rig at a time, midway rides, bunkhouses, and trailers full of stuffed animals have been making their way across the lift bridge as the traveling road show heads on to the next town. The Houghton County Fair has come to a close with thousands attending. With only one cancellation …
Read More »Dianda Requests MDOC Performance Audit From State Auditor General
State Representative Scott Dianda is continuing to argue against the closing of the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Gogebic County. Dianda sent a letter to Governor Rick Snyder then followed that up with a letter to state Auditor General Doug Ringler. He is requesting a performance audit on whether the Michigan …
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