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Work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge begins today, with a full closure and detour of the eastbound M-26 bypass from Hancock to Dollar Bay under the bridge. The closure will be from today until Thursday. The road will be open over the weekend but closes again next Monday until …

Last Thursday there was a drug bust in Baraga county. The year-long investigation concluded with the arrest of a man on three counts of delivery of cocaine, and one count of possession with the intent to deliver cocaine. Detectives from the Upper peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) were assisted by …

A Pelkie man was killed in a single-car crash Thursday afternoon in Adams Township. State police investigators say the 53-year-old driver was westbound on M-26 entering Painesdale when he lost control on a curve, left the road, and hit a tree. The driver was taken by Mercy Ambulance to UP …

With the new warm spring weather over the weekend, there will be many outdoor gatherings, and many of these gatherings will involve fire of some sort. The sudden dry weather raises fire risk, along with the remnants of last season’s leaves.  The DNR asks individuals to check information on fire …

In recognition of May as a month dedicated to mental health awareness, Dial Help is partnering with Houghton/Keweenaw Communities That Care (HKCTC) to host a community drive. The goal of the drive is to collect supplies to support local youth and families. The drive is specifically asking for fidget toys …

May is Mental Health awareness month, and the Houghton Police Department wants to spread information regarding mental health.   “Within our police department, we deal a lot with mental health. We help support people with mental health crisis, so it’s something that’s very important for us to educate people about, and …

The artist proposals for the mural in downtown Houghton are due today. The mural will be on the parking area across from the Vault Hotel. The ideal theme would reflect the natural treasures the Keweenaw has to offer. You can find the application form on the City of Houghton’s Facebook …

The Kermit Keweenaw Kids youth program is a summer program dedicated to local kids. Mary Crampton, a juvenile correctional officer is running the program, and talked about what the program is, and what it means to kids in the community.  “The Kermits Kids Program is a program that provides recreational, …

Yesterday there was a non-fatal car accident in Hancock. A 30-year old woman was driving with a 34-year old passenger down Quincy street, and hit an unoccupied pickup truck, pushing the truck into the unoccupied car in front of it. The collision caused the woman’s car to roll onto its …

Northern Michigan University will host a free criminal conviction expungement eligibility clinic offered through University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.  The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will obtain a copy of each individual’s Internet Criminal History Record without charge.  Those with more than 3 felony charges are …