RAPID RIVER — An event addressing the alarming prevalence, persistent dangers and continuing tragedies of opioid misuse, addiction and fentanyl overdose has been scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 12. The public is invited to attend at Masonville Township Hall at 7 p.m., where ...

HOUGHTON — Analise Walsh was crowned the 2025 Winter Carnival Royal Majesty in the Rosza Center Saturday evening. The Tau Kappa Epsilon member was selected from eight candidates, who also selected her Miss Congeniality. Rowan Kuhn was selected second runner up and Anna Hartz was selected ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country’s North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime allies. The ...

State Representative Greg Alexander last Thursday introduced House Bills 4027-28 that would restore local control over the placement of large-scale energy projects. Introduced on January 28, 2025. The partisan bills were co-sponsored by 50 Republicans, including U. P. representatives Greg ...

HOUGHTON — Two teams comprised of members of the Copper Country’s law enforcement agencies and fire departments battled each other in a friendly hockey game in the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena Saturday. The event raises money for the Pigs N’ Heat Fund used to assist victims of fire ...

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Board approved a three-year contract with the courthouse union at a special meeting Thursday afternoon. Under the new agreement, courthouse workers receive a 1.75% increase as of Jan. 1, and then an additional 0.75% increase on July 1. Raises for the ...