Baraga County News

More information is being released about the search for a missing hunter in Baraga County.

The loan will be made through HUD's hospital mortgage insurance program aimed at helping health care facilities in small communities.

The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development will insure a $28.3-million loan to replace an Upper Peninsula hospital.

Seven suspects in two counties in custody. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. BARAGA AND IRON COUNTY -- Over the past several days, 25 people have been arrested by detectives with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, also known as UPSET.

Although production had dropped significantly at Terex in Baraga, over the past year, the businesses around the plant were still shocked to learn that Terex is closing its doors.

There is some unwelcomed news coming out of Baraga County. We haveA learned that the Terex-Handler Company is halting their operations in Baraga within 60 days.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:25 p.m. L'ANSE -- CertainTeed in L'Anse, which makes ceiling tiles for commercial use, is a rarity in Baraga County.A It's a company that's had job openings.

Deer are beautiful when they are grazing gracefully in a pretty spot -- but they're far less endearing when that scenic spot is your garden.

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 4:35 p.m. The book has 85 coupons for Baraga County businesses.

With many struggling to find ways to attract tourists in this depressed economy, the Baraga State Park is taking a new approach.

Plant closes in Mississippi moves to L'Anse. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7:22 a.m. L'ANSE -- Mississippi's loss is the U.P.'s gain.

With the recent fire in Ely Township that claimed 22 homes, many are thinking about how to protect their house from wildfires.

Evereyone should know how to use an extinguisher. Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. L'ANSE -- They're in just about every building and they're key to the first line of defense against a fire.

Campers spending the Memorial Day weekend at Upper Peninsula sites are being asked to use caution because dry conditions are keeping the threat of new wildfires high.

Homes have been evacuated and structures have been lost. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7:19 p.m. UPDATED Wednesday 5-20-09 at 9:20 PM - Marquette County Fire Update There are wildfires burning out of control Wednesday night.

Homes have been evacuated and structures have been lost. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7:19 p.m. UPDATED Wednesday 5-20-09 atA 11:41 PM UPDATED Wednesday 5-20-09 atA 11:17 PM UPDATED Wednesday 5-20-09 atA 11:02 PM New raw video posted.

L'ANSE, Mich. - Residents of two sparsely populated areas in the north central Upper Peninsula are being evacuated as crews battle wildfires stoked by above-normal heat and high winds.