HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Board of Commissioners held a Special Meeting Thursday to discuss how to move forward in the financial dispute with the Tri-County Public Defender’s (TCPD) office. During the time for public comment, lawyer David Gemignani of TCPD, made the non-profit’s ...

HOUGHTON – The search for a National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) plane that disappeared near Freda some 57 years ago is the subject of underwater archaeology investigation this week. The NCAR plane disappeared on Oct. 23, 1968 while collecting water radiation temperatures over Lake ...

HOUGHTON — On Thursday U.S. State Department released a statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing that "new visa policies put America first, not China.” Rubio said he will work to "aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the ...

HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council approved the fiscal year 2025-26 budget of nearly $17.3M at its regular meeting Wednesday. The city’s budget remains based on 15 mills and comes in at $17,295,607. However, City Manager Eric Waara said when the equipment fund and employee benefit fund ...

COPPER COUNTRY — From the Ground Market Collective (FTGFMC) announced the summer schedules for local farmers markets in Calumet, Hancock and Houghton. The return of the annual market season promises a dynamic showcase of locally grown Upper Michigan produce, Keweenaw art, culinary delights, ...

L'ANSE — The Village of L'Anse has received Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) Essentials designation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The village council announced the recognition at its regular meeting Tuesday. At the meeting, the council also approved an ...