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On this week’s Copper Country Today program: On the first segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Isle Royale National Park Superintendent Denice Swanke about changes at the park this summer, and ways to enjoy the wilderness island. Listen to the discussion here. On the second segment …

NBA The NBA Tournament first round games began Saturday. In the Eastern Conference… • The 76ers defeated the Nets 121-101. • The Celtics welcome the Hawks 112-99. • The Knicks got past the Cavaliers 101-97. In the Western Conference… • The Kings edged the Warriors 126-123. On today’s schedule… In …

High School In softball yesterday… • Hancock and Hurley split a doubleheader. The Bulldogs won the opener 5-0. Sadie Biekkola pitched a one-hitter and struck out eight. Sydney Scholie drove in two runs. Hurley took the nightcap 12-7. Biekkola had three hits, including a home run, and and drove in …

Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy Efficiency program (MIHOPE) is a program that aims to provide energy efficient appliances to help reduce energy bills. The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) partnered with Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to serve the Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw, and Iron counties.  Many …

A second large group of Hancock’s residents joined at the Houghton County Arena last night to brainstorm ideas for the city’s future. Hancock’s two master plan sessions have generated a number of big ideas for the city’s future and potential developments. Once again Progressive Architects and Engineers led residents through …

Research at Michigan Tech has revealed a new type of fuel cell- one that significantly reduces the running temperatures, and can run on methane and other hydrocarbons. Like batteries, fuel cells use an electrochemical process to produce energy, but they do not face the same issues as running out or …

If you live in the Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, the Western U.P. Health Department (WUPHD) encourages everyone to avoid contact with any floodwaters. Floodwaters may contain sewage or other contaminants that may be harmful to public health.  Combined sewer systems are common across the area and are …

High School In softball… • Hancock will host Hurley in a doubleheader beginning at 4:00 at the Driving Park. Houghton High School hockey coach Corey Markham has officially announced his retirement. Markham had shared his decision with his team after the playoffs, but confirmed it yesterday with a social media …

Travelers headed toward Ironwood on M-28 will be rerouted around a flooded bridge. The Michigan Department of transportation will close M-28 at the bridge over the South branch of the Ontonagon River in Ewen. Spring run off has raised the river above the roadway between Elm St and Choate Rd. …

The Houghton High school FIRST Robotics team is heading to Houston, Texas next week to compete in the world championship. There will be both national and international teams attending the competition. Last week, The Houghton high school team competed at the state championship at Saginaw Valley State University. They are …