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With all this snow that the Keweenaw has to offer, it’s easy to see why this is such a popular spot for snowmobiling, but the Department of Natural Resources is reminding riders to check its website for updated trail closures before riding. DNR Public Information Officer John Pepin said, “In the …

There’s Silicon Valley, now there’s Innovation Shore. Michigan Tech is partnering with Houghton-based Marketing Department to develop this region-wide community brand project. The purpose of Innovation Shore is to position the area as a high-tech region to attract STEM-related talent and business. A survey is available for people working in …

The Village of Calumet is in the process of updating their Master Plan and public comments are now being accepted. The public review period is 63 days long and all opinions will be collected for review prior to the public comment hearing, which will be held after the review period. …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School In boys basketball last night… – Houghton edged Negaunee 44-43. – Calumet dropped a 57-56 heartbreaker at Ewen-Trout Creek. The Copper Kings led by four with six seconds remaining, but Jake Witt drained a three-pointer, and Eli Nordine made two …

A juvenile bald eagle is back in the wild following its New Year’s Day release. The rehabilitated bird was rescued here in the Keweenaw by the U.P. Wildlife Rehabilitation—Keweenaw Group in July, then transported to the Chocolay Raptor Center. The eagle was said to be emaciated and weak and was …

The Hope House Homeless Shelter may not have gotten enough support to open up this winter, but the effort to raise awareness of homelessness in the area continues. The Copper Country Homeless Prevention Coalition meets monthly at the Kangas Café in the Jutila Center in Hancock. Meetings are held the …

Upper Peninsula Power Company and SEMCO Energy Gas Company are among the utilities being ordered by the Michigan Public Service Commission to report on the impact passage of the new federal tax law will have on their customers. The new law, signed by President Trump on December 22nd, is expected …

State Senator Tom Casperson is reportedly being linked to an FBI investigation into corruption surrounding the affairs of a Detroit towing leader. The FBI briefly released wiretap transcripts last week concerning towing company owner Gasper Fiore and possible bribes and other special favors. Casperson’s name appeared in transcripts printed by …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. High School Tonight’s Kingsford at Jeffers hockey game has been postponed. Students at Kingsford High School are mourning the deaths of two classmates who were killed in a car crash Saturday. No make-up date has been announced. In boys basketball tonight… – …

Click on the blue highlights for additional details. MTU The Michigan Tech hockey team opens play in the 53rd annual Great Lakes Invitational tournament this afternoon at 2:30. The Huskies will face Michigan State in the opening round. The University of Michigan will take on Bowling Green in the second …