High School The girls high school basketball schedule begins tonight with one local game, as Jeffers plays at Calumet. Our broadcast will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. On the boys schedule this evening… – Hancock plays at L’Anse. – Lake Linden-Hubbell welcomes Baraga. – Jeffers travels to …
Read More »MTU Hockey Blasts Bemidji – Sunday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey yesterday… – Hancock exploded for five goals in the third period, and defeated Traverse City Central 6-1. – Houghton fell to Hartland 3-2. Seth Francois and Brendan Erickson scored for the Gremlins. Jimmy Pietila stopped 16 shots. – Calumet lost 3-2 in overtime at …
Read More »Houghton Hockey Wins, Hancock and Calumet Fall – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey last night… – Hancock lost to defending Division One state champion Hartland 7-1. Colton Salani scored the Bulldogs’ only goal. – Houghton overcame a three-point deficit, then held on to edge Traverse City Central 6-5. Tucker Tapani scored for the Gremlins in the first …
Read More »Calumet Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency While Driving
A Calumet man is dead after suffering a medical emergency while driving. The Michigan State Police say an accident happened Thursday around 5:15 when 56-year-old Jeffrey Ruona was involved in a crash at Fourth Street and Scott Street in the Village of Calumet. The investigation and statements from witnesses showed …
Read More »Ojala Scores 1,000th in Calumet Boys Hoops Win – Friday Sports Wrap
High School In high school hockey last night, Jeffers fell to Negaunee 3-2 in overtime. Jack Mattias scored the game-winner for the Miners. Keegan Rajala and Matthew Halonen scored for the Jets. On today’s hockey schedule… – Hancock entertains Hartland at 4:00. Our broadcast on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com will …
Read More »Enjoying Allergy-Friendly Holiday Cooking
The holiday season is full of great food and delicious treats, but for those with food allergies it can be challenging to find great tasting allergy-friendly foods. That’s the focus of a baking class taking place next week. “Keweenaw Family Resource Center started a little over 25 years ago here …
Read More »Network, Bid & Help Raise Funds for Local Scholarships
The fourth annual Keweenaw Holiday Hoopla will be held Wednesday, December 12th. This collaborative holiday celebration with a cause is put on by Keweenaw Young Professionals, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, and The Continental Fire Company. The reason for this seasonal gathering is more than just good cheer, tasty food, and …
Read More »UPPCO’s Home Heating Assistance Program and Michigan’s Winter Protection Plan Available
As winter establishes its hold on the region, Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is highlighting resources, including home heating assistance, that may be available for Upper Peninsula residents. “The process for applying for assistance has changed this year,” according to Brett French, UPPCO’s Vice President of Business Development and Communications. …
Read More »Four County Roads Remain Closed Due To Flood
The number of county roads still closed to traffic after the Father’s Day Flood is down to four. The Houghton County Road Commission says they are Paradise Road at Pilgrim River, Lower Forsman Road at M-26, Old Mill Hill Road and Houghton Canal Road at Oscar Bay. Paradise Road, Old …
Read More »Helping Santa In Keweenaw County With Toy Drive
Thanks to strong support from the community, the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Department is providing Christmas gifts to those who need them. “What we do is we provide toys and warm clothing for children in the area who are in need,” said Sheriff Bill Luokkanen. This is the 20th year that …
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