HOUGHTON, Michigan (November 14, 2016) – The Innovation Shore Angel Network (ISAN) will hold a Western U.P. Venture Pitch Night on Thursday, December 1st in Houghton, Michigan. The invite-only event will include networking with ISAN members and pitches from four U.P.-based high-tech startups. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet …
Read More »Portage Twp Residents Asked To Take Recreational Plan Survey
There are many recreational opportunities for the residents of Portage Township. The township is working with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region to update its 5-year plan. Residents are encouraged to take part in a recreational plan survey to help guide the process. Regional Planner for WUPPDR Brad …
Read More »MTU’s Kearly Retires – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MTU Michigan Tech football coach Tom Kearly is retiring. Kearly just concluded his 11th season as head coach for the Huskies. He had served the previous six seasons as an assistant to coach Bernie Anderson. Before that, he spent 19 seasons …
Read More »Shopko Supports Feeding America & Toys for Tots
GREEN BAY, WI (November 11, 2016) – With more than 43.1 million Americans living in poverty, the upcoming months can prove to be a stressful time. In an effort to support families in crisis this holiday season, Shopko is partnering with Feeding America and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation …
Read More »Helpful Reminders for Michigan’s Firearm Deer Season
Tens of thousands of Michigan residents and nonresidents will take to the fields and forests Tuesday, Nov. 15, to enjoy deer hunting. The Department of Natural Resources would like to share a few helpful reminders with those who will be heading out to hunt. The firearm deer season runs Nov. …
Read More »DNR Clears Up Confusion Over Deer Licenses
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says there has been some confusion concerning certain deer hunting licenses. DNR Conservation Officer Grant Emery says one involves the Mentored Youth License. The Mentored Youth License is a package available to young hunters up to age 10. Older hunters choose between a single …
Read More »Hunters Can Expect Warmer Temps, More Deer
The Firearms Deer Hunting season begins tomorrow. The last couple of seasons, the deer herd has been rather thin following some tough U.P. winters. So what is the outlook this year? Wildlife Biologist John DePue from the DNR says archery hunters have seen an improvement. Though the milder weather has …
Read More »Huskies MBB Falls; Packers Pounded – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. MTU The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team fell to Wisconsin-Parkside 73-66 yesterday in their final game at the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge. Bryan Heath led the Huskies with 28 points. NMU At the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge in Illinois, the Northern Michigan University men’s basketball …
Read More »Calumet Falls in Regional – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School football team ended one of the finest seasons in school history with a 14-0 loss to Maple City Glen Lake in a Division Six regional football contest Saturday afternoon. Both of the Lakers’ touchdowns came …
Read More »Tech Hockey Pounds LSSU – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School football team entertains Maple City Glen Lake in a Division Six regional football contest this afternoon. Our pregame coverage will begin around 12:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. MTU Michigan Tech hockey coach Mel Pearson …
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