WASHINGTON — The federal government started shutting down early Wednesday after Congress failed to approve a funding bill before the beginning of the new fiscal year — resulting in widespread ramifications for hundreds of programs and giving the Trump administration an avenue to fire ...

HOUGHTON – Telephone calls to two of the Upper Peninsula’s three national parks went unanswered Wednesday, the first day of the Federal government’s shutdown. An Isle Royale National Park recorded telephone message states: “Due to the Federal Government shutdown, we are not in the ...

HOUGHTON COUNTY – Veterans in the Copper Country will not be directed affected by Wednesday's shutdown of the federal government, says Joe Battisfore, Houghton County veterans service office director. Battisfore said because his office is a county organization, the employees are not ...

On Wednesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer and State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice sent a letter to Michigan superintendents, calling on them to continue feeding kids free school meals. The letter comes after some Michigan school districts notified parents their kids will not receive free school ...

HOUGHTON — Fall kickoff events in Houghton are rolled into one weekend this year for the Canal Colors Festival. Events making up the festival include of Brew Street and Plaidurday on Friday and the Keweenaw Color Run and Fall Fest on Saturday. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy ...

WAKEFIELD — As the Copperwood Mine Project, in the Western Upper Peninsula, continues to gain traction with Michigan's elected officials, and increasing opposition from environmental groups, recent additions to the 2025 U.S. critical minerals list could have huge implications for Upper ...