Houghton County Watch

Key court developments raise public safety concerns:

• Chad Raymond Just, 40, of Calumet pleaded no contest to two counts of second-degree criminal...

Local STEM boost: Michigan Tech’s Women in Computer Sciences is hosting a free Kids Coding Clinic for Copper Country students on April 11 at noon in...

Houghton Elementary School earns the highest Evergreen certification from Michigan's Green Schools Program, administered by EGLE, for embedding green...

• Hundreds of students from 10 schools & homeschools across Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga counties rely on 13 CTE programs.
• Hands-on training: Hancock...

Hancock's Election Commission agenda for April 6, 2026, is now available as a PDF on the city website.

Key details:

• Location: 399 Quincy Street,...

School Funding and Events

• 🔥 Copper Country CTE Millage Renewal: Copper Country voters will decide in May whether to renew a 0.9797-mill levy to...

Big win for U.P. connectivity: U.P. Fiber acquires all AT&T wireline assets in Upper Peninsula—including Houghton County—with thousands of miles of...

• Bright Futures Fair on April 8 in Hancock offers Copper Country ISD high schoolers a shot at MTU Summer Youth scholarships via entrepreneurship...

• Michigan Cannabis Industry Association files second lawsuit claiming the 24% wholesale tax is unconstitutional.
• Tax causes pyramiding, pushing...

Community win: Dan Schmitt Gift of Music graduate Graham of the Go Rounds headlines their first-ever concert fundraiser Saturday at Calumet...

Houghton County Road Impacts

• 🔥 Summer Projects Scaled Back: Houghton County Road Commission overspent on snow removal at over $2.5 million...

Harsh winter hits Houghton County roads hard:

• Snow removal spending soared to $2.5M+ from avg $2.1-2.2M
• Budget reduced due to delayed funds, more...

Protect Houghton County elders from rising phone scams targeting the UP:

• Scammers threaten arrests to an older woman unless she complies.
• If...

• Superior Search & Rescue's K-9 team gets $5,000 from Keweenaw Community Health Foundation
• Funds buy protective vests, light-up night gear, GPS...

• Event details: Kids Day along Quincy Street, Saturday April 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free activities for families, plus movie at Orpheum Theater at 2 p.m.
• City of Hancock-backed event boosts community engagement
  Perfect for local families!

• 1600 jobs available in Calumet, MI on Indeed
• Key roles: Delivery Driver, Construction Laborer, Operator and more
• Ideal for Houghton County residents seeking local work – apply today!

Prime roles for educators and coaches in Houghton County schools and MTU:

• Head Strength Coach, MTU (Houghton): $45K+ full-time, lead...

City of Houghton invites local artisans and food producers to the 2026 Locavore Festival at Waterfront Pier, kicking off farmer’s market season.

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Hancock Public Schools News

• 🔥 2025 Bond Referendum: Hancock Public Schools announces 2025 HPS Bond Referendum with Learn More link.
• Bus...

• Update on investments to strengthen electric grid and boost reliability statewide
• Awaiting MPSC decision this week on 2026 Reliability Action...