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Copper Country Today – November 20, 2022

On this week’s Copper Country Today program… • Host Todd VanDyke talked with Mike Lutz from Omega House about the end-of-life care they provide in the Copper Country. Listen to the discussion here. • Geoff Kimmerly of the Michigan High School Athletics Association discussed high school sports, and their approach …

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Calumet Volleyball Falls in State Semis – Saturday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team’s tournament run ended with a heartbreaking 3-2 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 18-25, 11-15) loss to Kalamazoo Christian High School yesterday afternoon in a Division Three state tournament semifinal game at Kellogg Arena in Battle …

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Dawuan Johnson’s Blood Alcohol Content was Above 0.15 During L’Anse Semi Truck Accident

We have received more information regarding the semi truck accident in L’Anse that killed one man, and destroyed the Holiday Gas station on US -41, on October 13th. According a police report obtained from the Michigan State Police, Dawaun Johnson had a blood alcohol content above 0.15, when his blood …

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Shakespeare’s Heroines Must Get Along to Get Out of Purgatory

Shakespeare’s stories are full of tragic, comedic, and snarky women. And what happens when you get Lady Macbeth, Cordilia, Juliet, Desdemona, Ophelia, and frenemies together in the afterlife? They might trade remarks, play some board games, sew, and speak with a therapist. The Houghton High School Drama Club will take …

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Missing L’Anse Man’s Body Found in the Keweenaw Bay

The search for a missing L’Anse man has ended. Late Tuesday, at 9:55 pm the Baraga County Sheriff responded for a 35 year old missing L’Anse man, who had not reported into work that day, and had not been seen since the morning of Monday, November 14th. On Wednesday deputies …

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Summer Beach Clean-Ups Collect Six Tons of Trash from Lake Superior’s Coast

Over the summer the Superior Watershed Partnership supported coastal cleanups in Marquette and with the Keweenaw Bay and Bay Mills Indian communities. The beach clean-up events where funded by a grant the superior watershed partnership was able to acquire through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program. The …

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Tech Women’s Hoops Suffers First Loss of Season – Friday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Calumet High School volleyball team takes on Kalamazoo Christian this afternoon in a Division Three state tournament semifinal game at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Coverage begins at 1:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. …

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Giving Tuesday: Dial Help

Dial Help started nearly 50 years ago, starting with a 24 hour crisis hot line. Since then the small community organization has expanded to include many programs focused on supporting mental health, victims of domestic violence, substance abuse disorder, and education and training. Dial Help has built a strong relationship …

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UPHS – Portage Earns Ninth Straight A Rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety

UPHS – Portage has earned an A rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety. The hospital earns national recognition with the award, and it’s ninth straight recognition from the hospital safety and transparency advocate group. The Leapfrog Group is a nationally recognized hospital and medical industry watchdog group that grades facilities on …

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