With the passage of the Career & Technical Education millage, the local schools combined have saved over $280,000 this year. That news was shared with the Copper Country Intermediate School District Board of Education by CCISD Superintendent George Stockero and CTE Director Shawn Kolbus at their regular meeting this week. …
Read More »Hancock Police Chief Gives Update On Missing Person Investigation
It’s been over two months since 38-year-old Duane Kangas was last seen driving away from a gas station in Houghton. Hancock Police Chief Wayne Butler gave an update on the missing person investigation to the city council during his quarterly report Wednesday. Butler said Kangas went missing on November 7th, four …
Read More »FinnU Women’s Hoops Ripped at Ripon – Thursday Sports Update
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school hockey tonight… – Hancock skates at Negaunee. – Calumet visits Escanaba. Our pregame coverage will begin around 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. In boys basketball tonight… – Hancock tips off at Calumet. Because Hancock has suspended …
Read More »Sign Up For Men’s Health Tune Up
Men are invited to an evening devoted to topics just for them on Tuesday, January 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm, being offered by U.P. Health System—Portage. Become aware of the health risks facing men today and learn about lifestyle choices that can improve health. The $25 price includes great information from …
Read More »Greenfilm Series Resumes At Michigan Tech
School is back in session at Michigan Tech and with the return of students and classes comes the return of extra circular activities and the resume of community involvement programs. One such program that explores environmental issues related to global warming resumes tomorrow, where community members are invited to watch …
Read More »Grant Applications Being Accepted For Youth Programs
The Portage Lake Youth Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $2,789.93 is available from the Portage Lake Youth Endowment Fund for local organizations supporting programs and activities that are designed to serve youth of the Portage Lake area. …
Read More »Michigan Tech Taking Part In Auto Show
Michigan Tech joins other universities and companies on the exhibit floor at the North American International Auto Show this week. Mobility is the movement of people, goods and information. Interdisciplinary teams at Michigan Tech tackle mobility research challenges in the air, on land and even underwater. They will be showcasing …
Read More »FinnU Men’s Hockey Snaps 59-Game Winless Streak – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In high school girls basketball last evening… – Houghton edged Calumet 51-47 to take over first place in the WestPAC. Kara Pietila’s jump shot with just over a minute to go gave the Gremlins the lead for good, and Kendra …
Read More »Snow Statue Building Begins
Classes resume today on the campus of Michigan Tech and students are wasting no time getting back to work. Many came back early to begin their involvement with a 95 year old MTU tradition where the streets of Houghton are transformed into a winter wonderland. Winter Carnival is less than …
Read More »Calumet Players Holding Auditions For “Treasure Island”
Pirates, adventure and a treasure map—you can be a part of the fun as the Calumet Players present Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island. Auditions are being held this week at the Calumet Theatre ballroom tomorrow and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 1pm. …
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