8/21/2024

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has pledged to “make America safe again " while campaigning in Michigan as the Democrats who gathered in Chicago to nominate Kamala Harris branded him a career criminal.  The event was billed as another way for Trump to draw contrasts with Harris.  Meanwhile Harris ditched her own convention for a rally in Milwaukee where she says she pledges to 'chart a new way forward.

8/20/2024

HOUGHTON – Yesterday UPSET detectives arrested a Houghton County man on meth charges.  On Friday, Aug. 16, Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) detectives arrested a 55-year-old Atlantic Mine man who had 7 grams of meth. Officers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and the Houghton City Police, along with UPSET detectives, were involved in the investigation. Following the arrest, officers and detectives searched the suspect’s residence and workshop with a warrant. Officers found more evidence of drug use and paraphernalia. The suspect was lodged at the Houghton County jail. Police say his name will not be released until after his arraignment in the 97th District Court.

8/20/2024

UPPER MICHIGAN - The Upper Peninsula Honor Flight wants to recognize the women who have served by announcing a possible all female flight to Washington, D.C. The organization is seeking female applicants from any branch and service period for the special flight, which would be in addition to the regular spring and fall flights. Those who’ve been on a previous flight are welcome. U.P. Honor Flight President Scott Knauf hopes to schedule the all-woman Honor Flight for May of 2025. Anyone interested in applying for the all-woman or regular U.P. Honor Flight can learn more at uphonorflight.org.