HOUGHTON — In the early hours of June 17, 2018, almost seven inches of rain pummeled Houghton, Hancock and the surrounding area, washing sediment and debris down ravines and creeks to Lake Superior. Rachael Pressley had worked for a month for the Western Upper Peninsula Planning & ...
"Hey, little one, so far from home and so alone,” – Dorsey Burnette and Barry De Vorzon In the fading daylight of a late winter’s afternoon, the cross atop the mine’s towering headframe, though unlit, was clearly visible, high above the Egyptian revival-style obelisks capping the A ...
CALUMET – Registration for the Copper Country Angel Mission’s Angel Tree Program closes on Monday. This registration is for those needing assistance providing gifts for their children this Christmas. Renee Tuoriniemi, Angel Mission volunteer, said that Monday is the absolute deadline for ...
MARQUETTE — The holidays are a time of giving and joy but they can also be a time when scammers try to take advantage of others. Scammers can target all age groups, but older adults are often at higher risk. The Michigan State Police is sharing tips to help residents avoid holiday ...
ESCANABA — No injuries were reported in a house fire early Wednesday that caused heavy damage to a home on Escanaba's south side. Dispatched at about 3:55 a.m., Escanaba Department of Public Safety found fire had engulfed the back of the house, according to a news release from Escanaba Public ...
HOUGHTON COUNTY — The severe storm that swept through the Upper Peninsula Wednesday, lingering into Thursday morning, left thousands of homes and businesses in the western U.P. without power. Early Thursday morning, the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) published a release saying nearly ...