A hiker was found suffering from exhaustion, after a search in Keweenaw County. On Sunday, at approximately 9:12 pm the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s department was dispatched for a report of a lost hiker near the Bare Bluff area. The female hiker became lost when hiking off the Smith Fisheries Rd. …

The EV battery supply chain in the United States, starts in the Upper Peninsula. A couple of weeks ago Talon Metals entered into an agreement with UPX Minerals, to acquire the Michigan Nickel Properties. Talon’s interest is in nearly 400,000 aces, originally owned by Henry Ford, close to the eagle …

Many came out to enjoy another year of Pasty Fest in downtown Calumet. Hundreds came out to enjoy the unique dish, watch the pasty eating competition, play in a bounce house, and join in on the fun at the foam party. Prior to the pasty eating contest, Calumet enjoyed a …

Last week the Keweenaw saw for the first time, the Viking Octantis. While the ship was the largest vessel in the canal that day, it was not the first cruise ship to make a stop in the Copper Country. This summer marked the return of cruise ships in the area …

The Hancock Schools Public Library applied for a grant, and received a much larger amount than they expected. Michigan’s Department of Education recently announced grant award winners for their Innovation Community Library grants.  Hancock had originally applied for 29,000 dollars, to begin an engagement program with the school’s 6th and …

The next mobile food pantry in Ontonagon County has been announced by the Portage Health Foundation. On September 7th, Ontonagon Area Schools students will help unload and disperse food at the Ontonagon Fire Hall. Feeding America – West Michigan, will deliver a semi truck from downstate, to the food pantry …

There are a couple of changes coming for deer hunters this season. The biggest change being implemented by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is how hunters report their harvest. This year the DNR will have all hunters register their deer kill online, within 72 hours of harvesting a hunt, …

The Keweenaw Wild Bird REC’s sticker contest will seek beautiful designs capturing two special bird species to the non-profit. This year the group is highlighting the most common species they take in each summer, Black-capped chickadees and Northern flickers. This summer they rehabilitated two nests of birds displaced by tree …

Michigan Tech and Sandia National Laboratories are partnering to work on solutions to increase the amount of solar energy generated in northern climates. Yesterday government officials, MTU facility and Sandia Labs representatives cut the ribbon for the Department of Energy’s newest regional testing center. Located in Calumet, the new center’s …

If you’ve played tennis or badminton you already know some of the basics to one of America’s newest and fastest growing sports. Pickleball has grown dramatically in popularity in recent years, and has been compared to similar types of sports like tennis. Pickle ball does offer it’s own challenges though. …