HOUGHTON COUNTY – The Thanksgiving holiday has proven to be a busy time for Houghton County Memorial Airport, according to Airport Director Dennis Hext. “I've been watching the flights, and they've been full in and out,” he said. “Our parking lot is a good indicator of that also, and ...

LANSING — Michigan’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is calling on the state to ban assault weapons, close a concealed pistol license “loophole” and increase the minimum age to buy guns to 21. Those are just a few of the 39 recommendations included in this week's final report from ...

WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress who released a video in mid-November telling members of the military that they are not required to follow illegal orders announced Tuesday the Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked to speak with them about the matter. Four House members, ...

CALUMET – Registration for the Copper Country Angel Mission’s Angel Tree Program closes on Monday. This registration is for those needing assistance providing gifts for their children this Christmas. Renee Tuoriniemi, Angel Mission volunteer, said that Monday is the absolute deadline for ...

ONTONAGON COUNTY – According to a press release from the Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a backyard flock in Ontonagon County. The report followed an investigation by MDOARD and the Michigan State ...

NEGAUNEE — The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced that First Lieutenant Jeremy Hauswirth has been appointed the new commander of the MSP Negaunee Post. Hauswirth shifts into this role after having served as the post commander at the Iron Mountain Post since November 2020. According to a ...