Colin Jackson

Houghton- Hancock Bureau Reporter at WLUC-TV (Negaunee, MI)

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Construction projects underway in Calumet as growth efforts continue

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

CALUMET, Mich. (WLUC) - Multiple construction projects are ongoing in Calumet. One of the most visible of these projects is the ‘Green Space’ between Fifth and Sixth streets. “(We’re) taking a vacant property and turning it into a place where people feel safe to come with their families and hang out and eat ice cream or have a picnic,” Calumet Village Manager Megan Haselden said. The space will feature streetlights, gabion walls and a bandshell for live music.
Victory II cruise ship makes day stop in Houghton, first in two years

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory II docked in Houghton early Wednesday morning for a day-long visit. The stop is part of the ship’s 15-night Chicago roundtrip voyage. The ship was formerly part of American Queen Cruise Lines, which shut down last year. It is the first cruise ship to stop for the day in Houghton since summer 2023. According to Visit Keweenaw Executive Director Brad Barnett, between 100 and 200 passengers disembarked to explore Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
Annual ‘Farm on the Town Day’ event returns to Hancock this weekend

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - If you or your kids like farm animals, a free event coming up this weekend is for you. The annual Farm on the Town event is returning to Hancock for another year. You can check out baby farm animals, honeybees and a scavenger hunt for free ice cream. Highland cattle will also be there and a maple syrup display will be returning from previous years. The event is held annually by the Copper Country Farm Bureau and other organizers.
Portage Lake Lift Bridge annual inspections now underway

2 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HANCOCK & HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is performing its annual inspections of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The entire bridge is being checked for issues until Wednesday. On Monday, the outside northbound lane of the bridge saw two closures.
Last call to register for stop-motion film class in Hancock

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - You have only one day left to register for a special film class in Hancock next month. The Copper Country Community Arts Center is offering a four-session class in stop-motion filmmaking in June. Only children between the ages of six and 14 can sign up. You can create props and learn how to use them to animate your own stop-motion clips. “I’m going to try and teach them to do it so they can do it at home,” Michigan Tech University Professor and Filmmaker Ian Raymond said.
Construction technology students complete Houghton house project ahead of schedule

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - A brand-new house is now on the market in Houghton, but it’s not your typical home. The house was built by construction technology students. They are part of the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s CTE program. According to the house’s realtor, the students were able to finish the project ahead of schedule. “This was originally a two-year project plan,” Century 21 Affiliated Realtor Clea Ollanketo said.
UPHS-Portage holds ‘Preparing for Aging’ event for seniors

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - A Keweenaw Peninsula hospital aimed to help older adults work their way through aging Thursday evening. UP Health System-Portage invited them to attend its ‘Preparing for Aging’ event in Houghton. While part of the hospital’s near-monthly health education series, this is its first time touching on this subject.
Houghton County, Tri-County Defenders deficit situation makes progress towards resolution

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - A now six-month-long financial situation between Houghton County and the Tri-County Public Defender (TCPD)’s office is making progress toward resolving. “I think the bad blood has been let and this is a new beginning,” Tri-County Public Defender’s Office Executive Director David Gemignani said. According to board meeting minutes on Mar. 31, a nearly $140,000 deficit with the Tri-County office was discovered.
Houghton County walleye tournament returns this weekend

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HOUGHTON COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - The annual Monte Carlo Lounge ‘Season Kickoff’ Walleye Fishing Tournament returns Saturday. This will be its sixth iteration. From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., teams of up to four people can take a single boat out and start fishing. All of the Keweenaw Waterway, including Portage and Torch Lakes and the Sturgeon River, are available to fish. “We can launch from either the Chassell Centennial Park or the Lake Linden Park,” Tournament Director Jim LaBeske said.
Isle Royale’s Ranger III departs for first journey of season

3 weeks ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Colin Jackson

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - Bright skies and a sunny morning greeted passengers aboard Isle Royale National Park’s Ranger III Wednesday morning. This was the start of the ship’s first six-hour voyage of the season from Houghton to Rock Harbor. It has delivered both longtime visitors and newcomers alike to the island park since 1958. This now includes college graduate Ryan Burtch. “All of us just graduated college,” Burtch said.