Colin Jackson
TV6 Houghton-Hancock Bureau Reporter
Marquette, MI
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Colin Jackson was born in Marquette and grew up in L’Anse before moving to Houghton, attending Houghton Public Schools until his graduation in 2016. He attended two years at Gogebic Community College, and transferred to take classes for two more years at Northern Michigan University. He earned his Bachelors in 2020, majoring in History and minoring in English. Having lived in the Upper Peninsula all his life, he is very familiar with the area and loves its vast wilderness. He enjoys swimming, cooking, and writing stories, the latter which helped catch his interest in joining TV6. Colin joined the TV6 team in May 2022 as the Houghton-Hancock Bureau Reporter.
Education
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:15 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative held an Early Education Legislative Coffee event Friday, with state lawmakers Markkanen and McBroom attending.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:32 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Houghton-based retailer Red Jacket Boutique is preparing to hold its annual Galentine's event Saturday, featuring new arrivals and a vendor selling cookies.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:29 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The city of Hancock is requesting community feedback via a survey on the proposed creation of a historical museum in the city hall's garage space.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:50 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw Community Sparkplug Awards are set to close nominations for categories on Thursday at 5 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:44 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The newly formed Access Keweenaw Coalition aims to expand regional accessibility in the Keweenaw Peninsula and will begin assessments of potential projects starting this summer.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:42 AM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Houghton Elementary School student parents are expressing concerns over the safety of drop-offs and pick-ups of students in the school's parking lot.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:24 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
For one of Heikinpäivä's final events of 2023, Finlandia University's Finnish American Folk School is holding a two-part neckwarmer knitting class using traditional Finnish sweater designs.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:37 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Michigan Tech University held its annual Spring Involvement Fair on Monday to inform and encourage students to engage in university clubs and organizations.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:26 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
One of several building rehabilitation projects on Calumet's 5th Street is near completion, belonging to former Hancock resident Morten Haugland.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:50 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Visit Keweenaw has opened up applications for its annual destination development program for projects in Houghton and Keweenaw counties
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:59 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The village of Laurium has hired Ian Lewis at the new village manager. He will be working close with other village officials and departments to serve nearly 2,000 residents.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:15 AM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Nature Conservancy held a public meeting for at Copper Harbor's Keweenaw Mountain Lodge regarding its Keweenaw Heartlands purchase and related information.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Finlandia University Gallery is hosting the artwork of visual artist Bonnie Peterson in its 'Word Count' exhibit, which runs until February 15.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission opened its annual Keweenaw Heritage Grant applications this week to eligible parties.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:27 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The city of Hancock planning commission held a public hearing Monday evening to hear feedback about its proposed solar and wind ordinance.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:25 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office is cautioning anyone from entering sealed-off mine shafts in the area, for their safety and the safety of first responders who would be sent in after them.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:41 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Michigan Tech University is preparing for its annual Winter Carnival starting on February 8, built around the theme of food.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:06 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
A workshop focusing on creating traditional Himmeli ornaments as part of the festival Heikinpäivä was held at Finnish American Heritage Center Thursday evening.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:02 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
A new farmers market dubbed the Hancock Cold Season Market is available weekly at the Orpheum Theater, offering baked goods, fresh produce and soaps.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:59 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Hancock City Council approved of a $1 purchase agreement of the Houghton County Arena during their regular meeting on Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:45 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Portage Lake District Library is holding a winter reading challenge for a second year and invites readers young and old to register online and participate.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:43 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
After reviewing several candidates, Keweenaw Co-op Marketing/Outreach manager Todd Gast has been selected to fill the empty City of Hancock Downtown Development Authority coordinator position.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:03 AM EST
|By Colin Jackson
A council of family members of Bayside Village residents met on Tuesday for their monthly meeting, discussing concerns regarding the care of residents at the facility.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw Snowmobile Club has halted grooming operations on trails due to wet conditions because of recent rainfall and the risk of it freezing over.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Hancock Fire Department will use funds from the city's fire protection millage funds to refurbish their aerial firetruck instead of purchasing a new one.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:24 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Finnish-American festival Heikinpäivä is back in Houghton County after two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Many events are returning from years past, though the polar bear dive is not expected to be available this year.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
After being installed in August, a set of fast-charging EV stations are now available in downtown Houghton after being funded by an EGLE grant.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Mont Ripley's After school ski program and others are now underway for the season, with 16 children being able to participate due to Every Kid Sports grants.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:17 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance met for their annual meeting and board elections on Wednesday, welcoming new board members and executives into their roles while highlighting their accomplishments from 2022 and their plans for 2023.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:13 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw ski program received a grant from the Portage Health Foundation and Keweenaw Area Community Foundation for the season, allowing them to purchase 4 sit-skis for adaptive athletes and to further support the program.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:24 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Michigan Tech University welcomed students to its spring semester partly with a university library orientation and tour to help familiarize themselves with the resources available to them.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 7:33 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Rozsa Center offered students free beverages today to help them settle in, while also offering the opportunity to purchase tickets for upcoming productions, such as Hairspray.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 9:47 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Mount Bohemia and the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge are offering activities starting this weekend; a guided snowshoe hike and a moonlit snowshoe walk respectively.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 9:40 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Portage Lake District Library has opened up bidding for a general contractor in order to handle certain interior renovations of the library including setting up prefabricated walls for three new rooms and electrical improvements.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:03 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson and TV6 News Team
Dawaun K. Johnson faces two felonies and one misdemeanor.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:48 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Michigan Tech University's Research Day, an event focused on MTU staff fellowship and sparking new ideas revolving around a central theme, returned to being an in-person event this year following two years of being held online.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 1:27 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
After being responsible for the death of his mother in late January of last year, 18-year-old Isaiah Strieter was sentenced to 10 to 15 years for manslaughter, with a recommendation by the court for mental health treatment and counseling.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 8:13 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Calumet Theater is preparing to premiere brockit Inc.'s A Copper Dog Film on January 14th at 6 p.m. as part of Calumet's Lumi Revel Festival of Snow.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 8:11 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Houghton Business Association provided updates during their monthly meeting on Wednesday regarding the removal of the downtown parking deck in the spring and the revival of the Jibba Jabba snowboarding event.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:06 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw Lions Club held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, with a presentation on the recently purchased Keweenaw Heartlands by the Nature Conservancy.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:05 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Portage Health Foundation is requesting community feedback via survey regarding the potential construction of a multi-use community wellness campus.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 5:57 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The 2023 U.S Cross Country Ski National Championships began in Houghton on Monday, hosted for the sixth time in its history by Michigan Tech University.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 9:16 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Isle Royale National Park is set to open its Artist-in-Residence program applications for 2023, starting on Jan. 2.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 9:10 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex is now open for the season, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in partnership with Simple Adventures.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:12 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Calumet Wolverines, alumni and current players alike, held their second annual alumni game and celebration at Calumet Colosseum Thursday evening.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:09 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Copper Country is preparing several unique celebrational events to usher the new year in, such as a lantern trail walk in Baraga and a special fitness party in Houghton.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 7:43 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw ski area Mount Bohemia opened for the season on Wednesday, with community members and visitors alike taking to the slopes and enjoying the freshly fallen snow.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:52 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Copper Country Curling Club held its annual open house on Tuesday evening, giving interested parties the chance to try it out for themselves and learn from certified instructors.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:51 PM EST
|By Colin Jackson
Following the holiday storm in the U.P, Keweenaw community members and visitors are enjoying their Christmas week with snow-filled activities such as skiing at Mont Ripley and snowmobiling on trails.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:02 AM EST
|By Colin Jackson
The Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club held its annual Candle Luminary Ski event the day after Christmas, making use of the snow put down by the holiday winter storm.
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