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: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The three-hour event aims to offer grief education and support to community members affected by grief.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Applicants must be located and operate in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon counties.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The current record is held by Canada, where in 2019, 1,359 people gathered in Northwestern Ontario for the photograph.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Artist Jessica Jones says she was inspired to memorialize the loss of the painting by giving visitors to the restaurant something much bigger to enjoy.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Interested students could learn about upcoming programs, ranging from a community transformations study in Wales to tropical island biology in the Bahamas.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 3:09 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The event was originally on Sept. 6 but was pushed back a week due to rain.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 3:03 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Adults can meet with MTU student tutors about computer concerns, with the next session of the program being on Oct. 14.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 8:17 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The annual event focuses on a 750-mile nonstop relay marathon handled by three teams of Michigan law enforcement, the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Corrections and the Fraternal Order of Police.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The event will offer a variety of vendors, a silent auction, a cosplay contest and meet and greets with several celebrities.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The university has 7,320 students enrolled this year, including 1,463 first-year students, with overall enrollment up by 3.5% since last fall.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
This funding is coming from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants program and will be used for new helmets, boots, gloves and hoods for several departments.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The cast and crew are working hard to bring the story to life, which focuses on the meeting between the family and the family of Wednesday Addams' boyfriend, Lucas.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 2:48 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Anyone in the community is welcome to participate but must have a photo ID available.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The decisions were announced on Monday, with the CLK School District conducting a building inspection beforehand. Adams Township School district also held a half day.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The pot was returned around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Both McLain State Park and Keweenaw Waters Resort said they are fully booked with visitors for the Labor Day weekend.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The camp is for people with disabilities and veterans, with the goal of the camp to provide outdoor camping opportunities to these groups.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Running for around two hours on the evening of Sept.12th, all proceeds from the event will go to the Meals on Wheels program.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The center originally opened last year at the Jutila Center, but changes there convinced the KLC's owners decide to shift to a different location.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
A new boiler will replace the one that failed in 2021, thanks to a $50,000 grant awarded to the Village through the State Historic Preservation Office.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The business offers a variety of 'high-end snack foods', which includes sandwiches, chocolate covered potato chips and salmon bacon poppers.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The new vehicle is being used to transport SLS program participants who could not otherwise travel to the hospital due to travel limitations.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The arrival of thousands of MTU students also means a boost in customers at businesses and services in the area.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 9:36 AM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
According to Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman, the addition of two officers will also make for better coverage across the city and lighten the load of other officers.
17th annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival kicks off with headline performances, regional talent
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The festival will open again Saturday at 11:30 a.m. for its last day, with its final headliner performance wrapping up at 10 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
According to the university's interim dean of students, the move-in process has gone very smoothly this year.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
To find drivers, Lamers Bus Lines-Calumet held a hiring event at their terminal Thursday alongside Michigan Works.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The exhibit showcases works of this year's students and instructors from the Finnish American Folk School, including woven pieces and sculptures.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
SNB Retail Banking Director Brian Donnelly says the new building is expected to be complete by spring of next year.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The attending agencies included WUPPDR, Copper Country Habitat for Humanity, and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
A $200 gift certificate reward is being offered to the person who stole the painting to return it.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 8:19 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Search efforts for a new superintendent include public feedback, a MASB zoom workshop and offers from search firms.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
According to The Bluffs Activities Director, activities like the festival give the residents a much-needed break from their daily routines.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Starting off as a food truck in 2020, the Forge restaurant held a soft opening in November, and specializes in homemade BBQ pork, brisket, and buns.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:11 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
According to the IRNP, the event has gained such recognition, all tickets were sold out in an hour and a half this year when they became available.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 8:13 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
These appointments were needed due to the sudden resignations of former board president Dale Kero last Monday and former trustee Steve Koskela last Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
SLS is a nationwide group therapy program that assists seniors 65 and older with handling problems that cause age-related depression and anxiety.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The group wants to stop animal abuse and negligence in Houghton County by providing training to officers or appointing an animal control officer.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
While work is still being done on Lakeshore Drive, Massie Road has been paved and is now accessible to drivers.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:44 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Following his appointment, Rickard says his highest priority right now is handling the usage of the vacated Finlandia University properties.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
According to City Manager Mary Babcock, a new mayor will be chosen from the current council members at next month's meeting.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Purchasers can choose between several tiers of pricing. These tiers range from full-price to half-price to a fraction of the cost.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The club invites the community to come and check out a wide variety of gem and mineral-themed activities.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The program would provide survivors with a substitute address when needed by public agencies and a free mail forwarding service, preventing perpetrators from finding them through public records.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
The community will be able to see many pieces of artwork during a divine liturgy and reception to celebrate the anniversary on Aug. 27.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:22 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
According to the initiative's co-chair, the award is given to an individual or group that 'shows great effort towards recycling'.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:18 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Part of the Olympic events are new activities to the festival, including a pasty-making relay race and a truck-pull event called the Pasty Pull.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Up to 56 parking spaces are temporarily available on the east side of Lakeshore Drive for roughly a little over a month's time.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 1:23 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Kreider will be given credit for the 345 days he already spent in jail.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT
|By Colin Jackson
Salani also serves as Hancock's High School Principal and interim Director of Athletics.