Michigan spent three years and $1.1 million to study the state’s Native American boarding schools, then refused to release the report to the public. Michigan officials blasted the report as too “shoddy” to show to the public, while the Native American firm hired to conduct the study ...

HANCOCK — Biting cold, wind chills in excess of 25 below and snow, disrupted life in the Copper Country Friday. All schools were closed, as were Michigan Tech, Gogebic College and KBIC Ojibwa Community College. Additionally, several government offices, non-profits and local business halted ...

HOUGHTON – Houghton is one of six Michigan communities receiving more than $23.9 million in total grant funding through the Michigan Talent Partnership Program, says a Jan. 15 release from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Houghton City Manager Eric Waara said the funding is for ...

HOUGHTON COUNTY – Few details were available Friday morning on a multi-vehicle traffic crash on U.S. 41 near Airport Road Thursday afternoon. As many as eight vehicles were involved in the crash, but Sgt. Russell Larson of the Michigan State Police Calumet Post said he could not confirm ...

LAURIUM – Skating and hockey have always been popular winter activities in the Copper Country, and Laurium has taken great strides to ensure their place in those activities, including a months-long fundraising campaign for the replacement of the ice generating plant at the Gipp ...

HOUGHTON — Due to expectations of severe weather, Michigan Technological University yesterday, made the rare decision to cancel today's classes and close offices. According to a Michigan Tech release, essential residential and dining operations are remaining open, but Little Huskies is ...