An Air Quality Alert has been issued through late this evening. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has issued the alert for Keweenaw, Iron, Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Gogebic counties. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy range. In Wisconsin, the National Weather Service says Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Vilas, Washburn counties … Read more
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a lighthouse, this may be your chance. The Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light is no longer needed by the U.S. Coast Guard, according to a notice from the U.S. General Services Administration. The 110 foot tall lighthouse, built in 1920, continues to be an active navigational aid, guiding … Read more
The Highland Copper Company on Thursday showcased its ongoing sustainability projects at the Copperwood Mine site near Wakefield. The company says through the projects, it hopes to improve the area’s ecosystem and offset the mine’s impact. The company says the goal is to create high-quality wetlands that last far after the mine is closed. Work … Read more
The two men who drowned in Lake Superior on June 28 have been identified. The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office reports that Devin Wright, 33, of Chassell, and Mathew Wickstrom, 36, of Laurium were the two of three men who were in a canoe that capsized near Copper Harbor. The third occupant of the canoe was … Read more
An investigation launched in April has resulted in the arrest and arraignment of a woman for stealing from the L’Anse School District. The Baraga County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Theresa Beryl Bianco, age 55 of L’Anse, the former business manager of the L’Anse Area Schools, has been charged with felony larceny and theft under … Read more
The two men who drowned in Lake Superior on June 28 have been identified. The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office reports that Devin Wright, 33, of Chassell, and Mathew Wickstrom, 36, of Laurium were the two of three men who were in a canoe that capsized near Copper Harbor. The third occupant of the canoe was … Read more
The Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment or MI-TRALE has announced a section of Pioneer Trail in Ontonagon County will be closed until further notice. The section that is closed begins at the Ontonagon Fair Grounds and ends at Ridge Road. A detour with a posted speed limit of 25 miles … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds boat owners to check their crafts before heading to the lake. The DNR’s Clean Boats, Clean Waters initiative aims to keep invasive species out of local bodies of water. The program recommends taking basic steps, including inspecting boats before leaving, removing anything attached to the boat, draining water … Read more
A Bayfield man found incompetent to stand trial on drug charges has now been determined competent. According to TheDailyPress, Robert Charette Jr., 55, is facing charges of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia and an illegally obtained prescription, maintaining a drug trafficking place and disorderly conduct/domestic abuse among others. … Read more
The Gogbebic County Board of Commissioners at their last meeting voted to work toward converting the county to an internet cloud storage system. As reported in TheDailyGlobe, the county has hired BS&A Software of Bath, Michigan at the recommendation of the county’s Technology Committee and the County IT Director, Brandon Tauer. Securing a contract now, … Read more