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UPDATE: Hancock police say robbery suspects turned themselves in
HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - UPDATE: Hancock police told TV6 the suspects in Friday’s early morning robbery at Hirvonen Hall have turned themselves in. TV6 will continue to follow this story and will post further information as soon as we learn it. Last published: Apr 26, 2024 6:46:40 PM. The...
Boat gets stuck while trying to pass over Portage Lake Bridge
HOUGHTON & HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - If you traveled across the Portage Lake Bridge in Houghton on Saturday morning, you probably experienced some delays. A TV6 reporter passing over the bridge saw a boat stuck on one of the beams while trying to cross from Houghton into Hancock. Hancock City...
Mom Prom Keweenaw on May 10 to raise funds for adoptive families
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN) – Mom Prom Keweenaw is gearing up for its event next month, where women can dance the night away while helping a local cause. This annual fundraising event is an enchanting evening of charity and fun for women 21 years and over. Mom Prom Keweenaw raises funds to support adoptive families in […]
Prelim scheduled for suspects in Hancock homicide
HOUGHTON, MI— A preliminary exam has been set for two people in connection with the December shooting death of a Hancock Township man. Alvin Kempainen, 87, was found dead of a gunshot wound in his house on Salo Road. Arrested were Jacob Kempainen, 21, and Margaret Kempainen, 50, of Harland, Wisconsin.
Michigan Tech Spring Commencement ceremonies to be held Friday and Saturday
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - Michigan Tech University will hold the first of two spring commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of 2024 which includes 1,000 students on Friday afternoon. Graduate students will cross the stage inside the John J. Macinnes Student Ice Arena first. Friends, family, and the community will...
Keweenaw Brewing Company preparing to celebrate 20 years of business
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - For 20 years, the Keweenaw Brewing Company (KBC) has been a staple in the Houghton County business landscape and beyond. Whether for tourists in the summer or snowmobilers in the winter, it attracts frequent attention. The business is now planning for a type of celebration next week.
H-STEM Complex holds grand opening at MTU
HOUGHTON, MI— Michigan Tech celebrated the grand opening of its H-STEM Complex over the spring commencement weekend. The facility was built to advance interdisciplinary research and education in health-related STEM fields. The 63,000-foot complex houses laboratories with renovated classrooms in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building. MTU President Rick...
Michigan Technological University students celebrate undergraduate commencement
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - The newest graduating class of Michigan Technological University (MTU) celebrated their accomplishments in Houghton today. The university recognized undergraduate students at a commencement ceremony at the school’s Student Development Complex. Attendees noted the hard work of students, while graduates and staff took time to thank people who helped in achieving their goals.
Michigan State House approves resolution urging state park status for Houghton-Douglass Falls
Markkanen says the resolution urges the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to declare Houghton-Douglass Falls as the ‘Houghton-Douglass Falls Veterans Scenic Site,’ a unit of the McLain State Park.
UP Health System - Portage to hold hiring event to fill CNA positions at PortagePointe
HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - UP Health System - Portage is looking to add around 17 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to its staff. They would be working inside PortagePointe, the hospital’s long-term, 60-bed nursing facility next door to the main hospital. “We really specialize in long-term, so when residents move...
Keweenaw Health Foundation director retires
HANCOCK, MI— Ed Jenich has stepped down as Executive Director of the Keweenaw Health Foundation. Jenich has become Vice President of the Board of Directors, a position he held before taking on the Executive Director role in 2014. Officials say throughout his tenure, he spearheaded numerous projects and initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering community wellness.
Aspirus expands orthopedic services to Houghton Clinic
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN) – Aspirus Health has expanded its orthopedic services to its Houghton clinic. According to a press release from Aspirus, orthopedic services cater to individuals facing musculoskeletal issues, ranging from sports injuries to joint replacement. The team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons care for all ages and provides diagnosis and treatment for both surgical […]
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation hosts 4th annual Puppy Parade
HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - Copper Shores Community Health Foundation hosted its fourth annual Puppy Parade on Thursday. Dozens of community members and their dogs met on Quincy Green and walked around Quincy Street. The event aims to bring awareness to sexual violence and provide resources for victims, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
UMT gets a taste of the big city at Chicago Beefs in Houghton
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - On this episode of Upper Michigan Today, hosts Elizabeth Peterson and Tia Trudgeon meet with Chicago Beefs owner Mike Glenn, to talk about the restaurant’s big city inspiration and what makes an authentic Italian beef sandwich so dang delicious. *Hint* It’s the Giardiniera.
MTU Board of Trustees honors retiring professors
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees honored retiring professors Friday. During Friday’s board meeting, four professors received Emeritus status, which means they are retiring while retaining their professor titles. One was Dave Reed, who had been with the university for 41 years. In honor...
Undergraduates to walk MTU stage this weekend
HOUGHTON, MI— Michigan Tech is holding its undergraduate spring commencement ceremony Saturday in Houghton. This year’s keynote speaker is Chang Park, President and CEO of Universal Remote Control, Inc. of New York, which he founded more than 30 years ago. The company develops remote controls and home automation products and supplies them throughout the world.
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