HOUGHTON — Jacob Kempainen, 22, entered a guilty plea Thursday afternoon in Houghton County’s 12th Circuit Court to 2nd Degree Murder for his role in the December 18, 2023 death of his grandfather, Alvin, 86, according to Thursday press release from Daniel Helmer, Houghton County ...
It was a mild December morning in 1843 when James B. Campbell sat at his oak desk near the wood stove, diligently writing a report to Colonel George Talcott of the Ordinance Bureau of the War Department. “The weather thus far has been remarkably mild and agreeable, ”Campbell wrote, “the ...
Winter has arrived in the Copper Country bringing with it colder temperatures and, of course, the holiday season. Of course that means tons of snow. Thankfully, I grew up loving the snow. We were always playing in it, so snow makes me happy. Growing up, the arrival of Christmas meant we would ...
Dear Annie: In 1996, I met a man while traveling. At the time, I was a single mom of three in a new city and state away from family. I was struggling with finances, child care and transportation. My family and I weren't close and had many disagreements, so I moved far away. When I arrived at ...
HOUGHTON – Isle Royale National Park is expanding its Artist-in-Residence programs in coordination with America250 celebrations for summer 2026. Applications for these programs will be accepted between Jan. 2 and Feb. 16, 2026. The three programs offered will include: • Established ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula’s not seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 4.4% in September, down from 5.8% in August and down 5% a year ago, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Release of the information was delayed by the ...