CALUMET – On Friday evening, spectators lined 5th Street in downtown Calumet to watch the start of the CopperDog events for 2026. After a presentation of the Canadian and American flags by some young mushers coupled with live performances of the respective national anthems, the competitors ...

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that her office will focus on childhood education and trying to put more money in Michanders’ pockets during her final year in office, proposals that will include lifelong literacy efforts, increased school funding and what she called the ...

CALUMET – On Thursday, the Calumet Village Council held a Public Hearing focused on reviewing potential millage and a proposed budget for their Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 which starts March 1. The Village has five millages — Operating, Operating – Extra (an additional operating expense millage ...

EAGLE RIVER – At its regular February meeting, the Keweenaw County Board adopted a resolution regarding funding for a Keweenaw County Emergency and Essential Operation Center. The resolution is in cooperation with the Keweenaw County Road Commission (KCRC). Collaboration between the county ...

HOUGHTON — At its regular meeting Friday, the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees set room and board rates for the 2026-27 academic year. The motion to increase rates was made by Board Treasurer Carlos Rodriquez. “These rates have been carefully curated and reviewed by ...

HOUGHTON — A 34-year old Calumet man was sentenced to five years probation Wednesday after a 12th Circuit Court Judge granted a plea deal agreed upon in November. Raymond Reed-Vandam was charged in July with seven counts, including possession and distribution of child sexually abusive ...