WHITE PINE — The potential of Michigan copper mining is returning to the spotlight after a 30-year absence, since the White Pine mine, in Ontonagon County, was closed. In a statement released Monday, Highland Copper Company announced it completed the sale of its 34% interest in the White ...

RIPLEY — The 90-year anniversary of the Mont Ripley Ski Patrol was celebrated this past weekend, with several events taking place throughout Houghton and Michigan Technological University’s campus. A campus tour, social gatherings downtown, a celebratory dinner and an alumni gathering on ...

LANSING — For many residents and visitors alike, the State of Michigan conjures images of abundant fresh water and sprawling Great Lakes summed up by the state’s two-word tagline: Pure Michigan. While environmental advocates have long fought to preserve the health and quality of those ...

PLYMOUTH — Just 29 seconds into the third period Saturday, it appeared that the Houghton Gremlins hockey team was about to take a 2-1 lead in the Division 3 state championship game against the Orchard Lake-St. Mary’s Eaglets when alternate captain Jack Sayen deked to his backhand and had ...

ESCANABA – More witnesses took the stand Friday in the Tavaris Jackson murder trial in Escanaba. Witnesses included a latent print examiner, a forensic biologist and an EMS paramedic. The 35-year-old Escanaba man faces one count of open murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old ...