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Baraga County has recorded its first case of COVID-19 infection. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed the report in a press release this afternoon. Health Officer Kate Beer said the victim is a male with a recent history of travel. The Health Department continues to investigate to determine if …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has issued the latest updates on Michigan Roadways. During the past week, 8 motorists died on Michigan Roadways, for a year to date total of 205.  Thirty Nine more were also seriously injured, for 999 this year.  From the same time last year, Michigan saw forty …

Starting today at 4pm, Hancock Representative Greg Markkanen, along with Lt. Governor Garland Gilchrist and Attorney General Dana Nessel, will participate in a virtual town hall meeting, reminding Upper Peninsula residents of the importance of the 2020 Census. Of the U.P.’s 15 counties, only three have gone over 50% in …

No plans this weekend? Tired of being cooped up in your house? Scared of the first decent weather weekend we’ve had this year, going to waste? Relax, the Boy Scouts of America has you covered. Scout or not, everyone, boys and girls, are invited to a virtual camp-in this weekend. …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference, updating the state on the COVID-19 battle yesterday afternoon. She began by thanking an Upper Peninsula resident, named Linda, who recently renewed her nursing license, as she couldn’t sit on the sidelines, while people needed help. She recapped steps she’s taken since the crisis …

Today Houghton Community Broadcasting takes part in the “Radio Cares: Feeding America Emergency Radiothon.” It’s a one day fundraiser, which benefits Feeding America, the largest hunger relief organization in the United States. It supports 200 local food banks across the US, and all funds donated go directly to them. Included …

The City of Houghton held their second forum with the parking consultants last night. This meeting was for the public, with the morning forum yesterday, for business owners. Andrew Baglini, from Walker Consultants, explained what time downtown Houghton sees the most need for parking, based on his firm’s research. One …

The Baraga County Fair has been cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair has relied heavily on donations and community support, since the state stopped funding county fairs back in 2010. In a post from their Facebook page,  they have decided not to ask community members, who …

The City of Houghton held the first of two focus groups with the consultants for the new parking structure this morning. The morning focus group was for business owners who’s revenue depends on adequate parking downtown. Andrew Baglini from Walker Consultants, explained what they’ve done so far. He also had …

The City of Houghton holds their focus groups with the parking consultants today. The first meeting is at 9am, while the second one takes place at 5:30pm. A link to join the morning meeting and give feedback, is here.  To join by phone, dial 1 312 626 6799 and enter …