Houghton County News

Troops are coming home to the Copper Country. The 1431 Engineer Company returns to the UP on Tuesday November 24.

The Calumet man accused of causing the apartment fire that killed four people in Hancock this summer was back in Houghton County District Court Monday for a preliminary exam.

The Calumet man accused of causing the apartment fire that killed four people in Hancock this summer was back in Houghton County District Court Monday, for a preliminary exam.

A preliminaryA exam is being held MondayA for the suspect accusedA of starting a fire that killed four people this summer in Hancock.

Police arrested three people Sunday, accused of stealing two ATVs and a pickup truck in the Keweenaw.

AA Calumet man was arraigned in Houghton County District CourtA Monday morning on arson charges.

Police say they've arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for the deadly apartment fire in Downtown Hancock three months ago.

Like the economy, air travel this year has been down. According to industry experts, by the time consumers add up the costs of airfare, rental cars, hotel, meals, and admission to attractions, many people decided to stay closer to home, even during the summer months.

It's nothing to write home about, but the Upper Peninsula's unemployment dropped slightly from August to September.

Schools across Michigan have closed because of flu outbreaks, including many suspected cases of the H1N1 swine flu strain.

The Michigan Tech EcoCar Enterprise Team will be designing their own hybrid vehicle as a part of the EcoCar Challenge.

Houghton County businesses are speaking out following the Department of Transportation 's surprising final decision on its Essential Air Service program at Houghton County Airport .

The Houghton County Airport is getting a new air carrier against the wishes of the community.

A driver asleep at the wheel drove a fully-loaded fuel truck off U.S.-41 in Chassell at around 7 Wednesday morning.

13, 1845. He was 36. The city of Houghton, Houghton Lake and Houghton County are named for the University of Michigan professor of chemistry, mineralogy and geology.

Felony charges against three downstate women have been dropped after they made plea bargains in Houghton County.

AA 37-year-old Hancock man was arrested earlier this week for allegedly growing and possessing large quantities of marijuana.

Frequent fliers of the Houghton County Airport made their preference of air service provider perfectly clear at a special airport meeting heldA Wednesday night.

The Houghton County Airport is asking community leaders and locals for help in choosing between two air carriers that are vying to serve the airport through the Department of Transportation's Essential Air Service program.

A Bolivian dance group will kick-off the 20th annual Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival in Houghton County Friday night.