Category Archives: Local News

Keweenaw Land Trust opens a new 40-acre nature area in franklin township. Sue Stephens donated land to become the Boston Creek nature area to the conservation group in hopes to see the community enjoy...

Michigan Department of Transporation announces it will begin to shut down roadside parks across the state at the end of October. Many of the 82 roadside parks across Michigan, maintained by the Michig...

Routine inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge will begin today. Late last week, the Michigan Department of Transportation updated the inspection work order and will conduct multiple lift tests o...

Laurium breaks ground at the site of the new department of public works. In February 2025, Laurium experienced a great loss when the department of public works caught fire. The village will construct ...

Halloween takes over Shelden Avenue tomorrow. For two hours the community will rush down to downtown Houghton for the annual treat street. Small businesses will pass out candy to kids, and families wi...

Since Michigan State University was established, the east Lansing campus has been home to more than 20,000 alumni who also call the upper peninsula home. This year the university welcomes 1,400 studen...

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department will appoint a new health officer. WUPHD health officer Cathryn Beer plans to retire and will end her time as the health officer for Baraga, Gogebic Hough...

The Michigan Association of County Clerks opposes a ballot measure that would authorize rank choice voting in the state of Michigan. This week, the Michigan Association of County Clerks held a virtual...

Throughout the Upper Peninsula firefighters lead departments with countless years of experience. 2nd Assistant Fire Chief in Houghton, Dan Salo says across the region departments need young members to...

Houghton County will seek RFPs for a survey of two county properties. In the past year, Houghton County has sought various ways to expand revenue and grow efficiency within the county's budget. The bo...