HOUGHTON – An Aug. 22 release from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced its board recently approved the Michigan Housing Accelerator Fund, a new resource to expand affordable housing through investment in the development of mixed-income units. According to the ...

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Houghton and Ontonagon counties after an extreme rainfall event caused widespread flooding, severely damaged roads and infrastructure, and exhausted local response capabilities. Local resources were deployed ...

HARRIS — A fatal shooting took place at a residence in Harris Township early Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Michigan State Police (MSP), the deceased is described as an adult male. Police described the shooting as isolated incident and there is no ongoing danger to ...

LAURIUM – One of the three ballfields at the George Gipp Recreation Area is attracting attention. Laurium Village President Pro Tempore and Recreation/Parks Committee member Jeff Erickson said a local league told him they've received requests to expand, but they cannot do so until the find a ...

HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council met the newest member of the city's police department at its Wednesday meeting. Houghton Police Chief John Donnelly introduced Patrolman Cole Lystila to the council. Lystila recently graduated from the NMU Regional Police Academy. Lystila is from the area ...