BARAGA — On Saturday, Bay Ambulance, of Barage, conducted one of its first training sessions for its paramedics, EMTs, EMT specialists and other first responders since becoming fully staffed. The training allowed for individuals to receive further credits in their required ...

HANCOCK — Hear ye, hear ye! Phi Kappa Tau’s valiant quest ended in victory in the 2025 Michigan Technological University Winter Carnival overall month-long snow statue competition. The winning statue, “In Search of a Maiden So Fair, Our Hero Enters the Dragon’s Lair,” showcased ...

MARQUETTE — Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have removed their standardized testing requirements for admissions. That movement began because some applicants were unable to access testing sites for the ACT and SAT. Those who could access the tests could use them ...

LANSING — Michigan House Republicans last week proposed a rule that would deprive local governments from receiving discretionary state budget funding unless they pledge to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts by the Trump administration. House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) ...

LAURIUM — The Wednesday fire that destroyed the village’s public works garage, and the equipment and vehicles inside, has brought a huge response from neighboring municipalities and private companies alike, just in time for Thursday’s blizzard. “The streets got plowed,” Village ...

HOUGHTON — The weather in December gave us a hint of what the Winter of 24-25 might look like with a return to the cold and resulting snow totals that Copper Country folks are accustomed to. Looking at the statistics from January, those December hints were spot on. According to figures ...