Big Annie Clemenc’s legacy was lost for many years, but never forgotten. Anna Kloubacher Clemenc, more often known as Big Annie, was a larger than life personality, who was an early leader in the country’s labor movement. Clemenc is probably best known for her activism during the Copper Country Strike …

Chamber music for modern times. For over 20 years So Percussion has redefined what chamber music is through an exhilarating, range of creative interpretations. Shodekeh Talifero will join So Percussion’s artists on the Rozsa Center stage for tonight’s show. Talifero is an exceptional vocal percussionist. He recently featured at the …

Three search and rescue teams in the region are honing their skills through practicing full scale rescue operations. Last weekend Superior Search and Rescue invited the Baraga County and Marquette County Search and Rescue teams to the Copper Country to practice a full rescue scenario, with an action briefing afterward. …

Happy National Pasty Week. A favorite dish for many around the world, the pasty comes from the Cornwall, England. And has found it’s way to places like Australia and New Zealand, and Mexico. Other states in the country also make their own pasties, but the best are from Michigan. “Copper …

The current staff shortage across the nation has begun to affect areas of local government, especially with local law enforcement and emergency services. And forcing some departments to rethink how they market law enforcement to perspective officers. One thing that is helping departments such as Houghton police, are first responder …

A trial date has been set for a Covington man charged with drunk driving resulting in the death of two people. Ryan Orzechowicz, of Covington, is scheduled for a jury trial on July 10th, after waiving his rights to his circuit court arraignment on February 15th. On November 4th, Orzechowicz …

In a rare appearance, some residents caught a glimpse of the northern lights last night night. The Keweenaw Trails Report page re-posted several facebook posts from the local area, showing photos of the Aurora Borealis as far north as Copper Harbor. One commenter even posted a photo from Alpena, in …

The Feeding American Mobile Food Pantry is set to return to Ontonagon very soon. The Portage Health Foundation plans to bring Feeding America West Michigan to the Ontonagon Fire Hall next week on  Thursday March 9th. The foundation hopes to bring the mobile food pantry back to the area at …

Two people have been arrested for three counts of selling methamphetamine in Houghton County. On Tuesday UPSET West concluded a six month investigation into Michael Statler and Arleen Statler of Atlantic Mine. Detectives have made multiple drug purchases from the Statler’s home in Atlantic Mine, during the course of their …

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Tonight the Up-Cycled Fashion shows off 30 local fashion designers will put their skills to the test. And will create new original designs out of up-cycled fabrics or other materials. The show’s theme this year is Indigo Mood, and will have the designers …