UPPCO customer information may have been breached during a security intrusion earlier this year. UPPCO detected suspicious activity from a computer network; upon discovery the company took measures to secure their network. They have additionally engaged a third party, forensic firm to investigate the extent of the security breach. The …

Charles Dickens classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge, ghosts, and the spirit of Christmas will take stage tonight at the Rozsa theater on Michigan tech’s campus. The opening performance tonight, and this weekend’s shows are directed by Trish Helsel, and performed by the Michigan Tech Theater. Helsel believes that Christmas carol …

The next Upper Peninsula rural health town hall will broadcast live tonight. This month the program is expected to talk about a popular topic that affects a large amount of people…mental health. One of the program’s leaders, Steven Elmer from the Michigan Tech University Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology, …

Houghton’s city council paid a few bills last night during their regular council meeting. Phase three for water and sewer projects were paid to MDOT and UP Engineers and Architects. The other large bill finishes out the pier project. Construction on the pier had come in a little higher than …

New Hancock police chief Tami Sleeman met many residents and leaders in the community last night during a meet and greet at the Hancock Fire Hall. Sleeman returns to her home town, after gaining 32 years of experience in law enforcement in the Upper Peninsula, Boulder, Colorado, and with the …

Get ready for some fun and holiday hoopla. Next Thursday Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, the Portage Health Foundation, the Keweenaw Young Professionals, and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce plan to meet up at the Bonfire in Houghton, for live music, and a silent auction. The event will benefit the Portage …

Today is giving Tuesday, and there are various campaigns happening all over the country, and right here in the Keweenaw. A second campaign that is separate from the Portage Health Foundation’s own campaign, has been organized by the Gratiot Lake Conservancy in Keweenaw County. Recently there group held their first …

Northern Michigan University’s Center for Rural Health has announced the winners of this year’s  essay competition for National Rural Health Day. The essay contest is split into three regions; East, Central and West. Meghan Hemmer, of Houghton was awarded first place in the West region, earning a 500 dollar scholarship. …

Unitē Mental Health and Wellness opened their doors with the goal of filling gaps in mental health services in the Copper Country. Over the past year their group has brought on six therapists, and many patients seeking the tools and resources for improving their mental well being. Unitē Mental Health …

Swedetown Trails attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the Upper Peninsula, all year round. Offering great trail options for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. For many years their trails club has created an area for people to recreate, and get active outside. Over their time as an …