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Ahmeek Fire’s Assistant Chief Michael DeFina Awarded Firefighter of the Year Award

Ahmeek’s Fire 2nd Assistant Chief Michael DeFina has been awarded the Firefighter of the Year award from the American Legion Department of Michigan. DeFina received letters of recommendation supporting him as the firefighter of the year from Fire Chief Mike Maninga, Ahmeek Village President John Spagnotti, Legion Post 61 Commander …

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Student Leadership Awards Begins Accepting Nominations

Michigan Tech is full of future leaders who start their budding careers being involved on campus. Annually the university seeks to recognize those students and organizations that have become campus leaders in the past year. Student Leadership and Involvement will begin seeking nominations for the 30th annual Student Leadership Awards …

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Researchers Pulled Off Isle Royale as Winter Wolf-Moose Survey is Suspended for Ice Conditions

Michigan Tech University’s Isle Royale Wolf and Moose team will suspend the remainder of the winter survey. Reported last Friday by the Associated Press the Michigan Tech wolf and moose research team returned last week after NPS ordered everyone off the island. The National Park Service cited unsafe ice conditions …

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The 15th Run of the CopperDog Races is Less Than a Month Away

Copper Dog 150’s 15th run is about a month away. Organizers have several plans for this year’s race including additional events and a return to Calumet for the finish of the 150. Race Director Kelly Probst says that so far more than 80 teams have registered for the Copper Dog’s …

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Kristen Kautz Crowned Queen of Winter Carnival 2024

Winter Carnival crowns Kristen Kautz’s queen in 2024. Over the weekend winter carnival’s fun continued with the royal coronation. The stage was filled with plenty of fun and laughs as this year’s royalty representative showed off their talents, shared their favorite part of being a Michigan Tech Husky, and impressed …

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Gogebic Community College Will Use $310,600 in State Funds for Modernizing the Campus

Gogebic Community College will use 310,600 dollars in state funds to complete campus modernization and infrastructure. Funding to support the modernization of the GCC campus was approved in the most recent state-approved budget for 2024. The fund will improve infrastructure, technology, equipment, maintenance, and safety for students, staff and faculty. …

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Pistons Fall Again – Monday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In girls high school basketball tonight…• Houghton visits Marquette.• Hancock travels to West Iron County.• Jeffers tips off at Lake Linden-Hubbell.• L’Anse journeys to Ontonagon. In girls-boys doubleheaders…• Baraga plays at Ewen-Trout Creek.• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City visits Chassell. NHL …

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MTU, NMU Hockey Tie – Sunday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School At the Trenton Showcase Saturday…• Houghton suffered its second straight loss, falling to 4-1 to the Notre Dame Academy from Wisconsin. The game was tied 1-1 going into the third period. Jack Sayen scored the Gremlins’ only goal. Hear …

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Copper Country Today – February 4, 2024

On this week’s Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Krissy Tepsa and Tony Shepheard about the upcoming CopperDog 150 sled dog races, including new features, and opportunities for volunteers. Listen to the conversation here. Elizabeth Benyi of the Copper Country League of Women Voters talks with host Todd …

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Blue Key Honor Society Seeks Volunteers for the All-Nighter Next Week

Blue Key Honor Society is very excited to return with Winter Carnival starting tomorrow. But there are many helping hands needed throughout the week-long celebration of winter and Michigan tech. Blue Key Honor Society is asking for individuals interested in volunteering during the winter carnival. Volunteers are primarily needed to …

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