HOUGHTON — Police are turning to the public for assistance in an ongoing investigation. According to a release from the Houghton City Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Breakwater Credit Union on Shelden Avenue at approximately 8 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found an ...

ADAMS TOWNSHIP – Contract bids for one of three phases of the Adams Township Schools bond project came back over budget. Superintendent Tim Keteri said contract bids for the project came back well over the projected budget. At the regular March School Board meeting, Keteri said that a ...

HOUGHTON — The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce held its Wake Up Keweenaw event Wednesday. The event was sponsored by the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Developoment Region (WUPPDR) with presentations focusing on housing and other regional projects. WUPPDR Regional Planner Lisa McKenzie ...

Editor's note: This is the final part of our two-part series that examines the issues and concerns surrounding the county jail facility. HANCOCK – Houghton County’s need for a larger, modern jail facility that is compliant with Michigan Department of Corrections standards is not going ...

Editor's note: This is Part One of a series that examines the issues and concerns surrounding the county jail facility. Part II will examine proposed costs. HANCOCK – Houghton County residents have few options for a new jail facility, but rejecting a new jail is not one of them. The Copper ...