WASHINGTON — An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday. The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern ...

As the second decade of the 20th century began, it approached many Copper Country residents with a cloudy uncertainty. On the north end of the copper range, the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company had made great progress in taking control of the mines in northern Houghton County, developing new ...

Any true Yooper knows the delight of fresh snow. The whiteness to it, the freshness to it, the kind of depth it has. The quality of stickiness and weight to it. Pristine snow is heaven-sent. It’s magical to be the first on it. Being the very first person to walk on it. Or first one to ...

HANCOCK – January is National Radon Action Month. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department wants to let the public know about radon testing, mitigation resources, and the importance of testing your home. Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels of radon gas may be in ...

Concerns and apprehension of local residents as the new year of 1911 approached were predicated on events begun in 1907 when the Osceola Consolidated Mining Company became the first venture targeted for takeover by the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company. By the turn of the 20th century, ...

HOUGHTON — This coming Monday, January 1st as the clock strikes 12 midnight, many Keweenaw Peninsula area residents will dine upon special foods, offer beverage toasts, along with kisses, hugs, and well wishes to family and friends. Also possible, a few households will shoot off fireworks. ...