4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (212+ words) Houghton County Sheriff John Saaranen will host “Coffee with the Sheriff” sessions throughout September at the future jail site on Sharon Avenue to answer community questions about the proposed facility. The informal meetings provide residents an opportunity to learn how…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (136+ words) A former Houghton County attorney will stand for sentencing today in 12th Circuit Court following his plea in a 2023 homicide case. Evan Dixon, of Houghton, pleaded no contest in June to second-degree murder in the death of Thereon Duncan. The plea…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (228+ words) The Keweenaw Report Houghton County prosecutor expresses concern for community safety regarding Michigan’s 18-month rule Two individuals in Houghton County will serve suspended jail sentences due to Michigan’s intermediate sanction and 18-month rule for first-time felony convictions. Both individuals appeared…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (146+ words) The Keweenaw Report Michigan State Police promote Inspector Jason Wlech to Assistant District Commander in the Upper Peninsula Michigan State Police promoted Inspector Jason Welch to assistant district commander of the Eighth District on Friday. In this role, Welch will…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (155+ words) A Houghton woman will face charges related to the deaths of two motorcyclists on US-41. The Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office charged Sze Wenn Tiang, 45, of Houghton, with two counts of moving violation causing death and one count of operating a…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (200+ words) The Keweenaw Report Houghton County Prosecutor Office provides updates on dangerous July accidents Houghton County’s prosecutor’s office provide updates on recent dangerous vehicular accidents in the community. On Monday The Houghton County prosecutor confirmed a minor will face charges related…...