A change to Michigan deer hunting laws is in the works, but not without opposition from Calumet based State Represntative, Scott Dianda. Dianda was one of three representatives to vote against House Bill 5180 that would allow the use of a pneumatic airbow during open firearm or bow hunting seasons. …

Houghton County Road ways may receive some upgrades soon as the result of state funding. A bill is in the works amongst the state legislature what would distribute $175,000,000 to Michigan road ways in the upcoming months. If passed, the county would receive $390, 000 that would be used for …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers throughout the state to assist with its annual frog and toad survey, an effort that helps biologists monitor frog and toad abundance and distribution in the state. Declining populations of frogs, toads and other amphibians have been documented worldwide since the …

The city of Laurium will be home to a new restaurant this spring. Earlier this week, business partners Roger Reider and Amanda Kesti addressed the Laurium village council with their plans to open the seasonal restaurant in the building once occupied by Irish Times. The new restaurant will be named …

As solar energy costs continue to fall, public utilities across the Upper Peninsula are asking If solar energy can work in their communities? Thanks to a $63,000 grant from the American Public Power Association, two Keweenaw  municipalities soon will find out. WPPI Energy will use the grant to lead a …

A building fire remains under investigation in Ironwood. The building, located at the corner of Aurora and Lowell Streets, caught fire on Wednesday claiming two lives, injuring 3 people, and leaving 1 still unaccounted for. Investigators yesterday recovered an unidentified body from inside the building. An autopsy is scheduled to …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Angela Luskin, Health and Fitness Manager from UP health System Portage, as we preview the Great Bear Chase. Great Bear Chase In the second segment, Rick is joined by Reverend Ann Schwanz and Horst Schmidt from the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist …

HOUGHTON, Michigan (Wednesday, February 21, 2018) – The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to present the legendary Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance on Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 PM, as a part of their 32-city US tour on their 2017-2018 season. The Alvin Ailey dance spirit shines in Ailey II, …

Houghton Andrew W. Johnson, 67, a resident of Houghton passed away Tuesday February 20, 2018, at his home. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Houghton is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is looking for volunteers for its Easter dinner. Easter is one of three major dinners provided by Little Brothers throughout the year to go along with their other numerous services and activities. People who would like to volunteer can register by filling out the …