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An Ontonagon County man is recovering after he was found following an overnight search. 66-year-old Carl Thomas Kettunen of Trout Creek was found alive Friday afternoon with his off-road vehicle on top of him. The search began Thursday night after Kettunen was reported missing. He was last seen at dinner …

UPDATE: Monday 8:31am–The Houghton Police Department reports that, with help from the public and information received, they have located and identified the driver of the truck involved in the hit and run property damage accident from May 22nd.  The investigation into the accident is ongoing and charges will be sought …

MARQUETTE — During a marathon negotiating session that started on Thursday and ended early this morning, the UPHS – Marquette nurses and Duke LifePoint reached an agreement in principle on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement. “This is a win for our entire U.P. community, and we could …

LANSING, Mich. – Prohibiting anchoring in the Straits of Mackinac — where key infrastructure lines carry important resources between Michigan’s peninsulas — is critical to help prevent irreversible environmental damage to our state, Gov. Rick Snyder said today after approving the Department of Natural Resources issuing an emergency rule. “Anchoring in …

During the last few years Copper Country ISD Superintendent George Stockero heard from the community that there are jobs waiting for students and young adults who have the right training. One of the positions is for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s). The Copper Country ISD provides a Career & Technical Education …

This time of year brings the return of birds to the Keweenaw. As well as snow birds making their way up from warmer parts of the country, the season of spring also brings the migration of hawks, eagles and other raptors to Michigan’s tip where area students are studying the …

LAURIUM, Mich. – Summer is on its way and that means more kids are taking to the streets on their bicycles. And while bike riding is a healthy, fun-in-the-sun activity for all ages, there are some risks for injury that go along with it. The good news is that many …

With funding from the MI Department of Health and Human Services, Dial Help has launched a new program for juvenile justice youth in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties. The Juvenile Justice Response Team (JRT) provides face-to-face crisis intervention to youth age 10 to 21 who have had a Petition …

The Keweenaw has a lot to experience and you’re invited to head outdoors this Memorial Day weekend to do just that. Experience the Keweenaw is organized by the Portage Health Foundation and the Copper Harbor Trails Club and includes the annual Ride The Keweenaw event. Executive Director of the Portage …

Houghton County Commissioner Scott Ala is being asked to resign from the county board. A resolution to send a letter requesting his resignation was approved by the Board of Commissioners at a special meeting Thursday. The meeting was called to determine the residency of Ala after it was established that …