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This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. Mark your calendars and clear out your medicine cabinets. National Drug Take Back Day is later this month. The Drug Enforcement Agency says too often unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong …

For close to fifty years the Copper Country Community Arts Council has provided space for regional artists to share their talents. In December the CCCAC will host the 48th annual Poor Artists Sale in Calumet. The program and event offer space for artists to sell handcrafted pottery and items, paintings, …

A motion to add evidence to the Jacob Kempainen case was denied in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court. On Monday a motion hearing was held for Jacob Kempainen in Houghton County’s 12th circuit court, presided by Judge Brittany Bulleit. Defense attorney David Gemingani requested the counseling sessions of a minor …

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard on anyone. Tomorrow the Omega House will host a special presentation on Grief and healing with a keynote speaker from Northern Michigan University. Doctor Yan Ciupak will lead the Transforming Grief: The Spiral Journey of Grieving and Healing tomorrow evening at …

BKG and domestic violence victim advocates will rumble down the highway tonight. The 11th annual ride against abuse with the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter home will take off from the AmericInn in Calumet. The awareness ride helps to raise awareness for victims of domestic and sexual violence and advocates for …

Career and Technical Education students gain real-world experience working with the house-build project collaboration. Last week the CCISD CTE Construction technology program’s students reached a new milestone in its house-build project, setting trusses on a new home in Houghton. The project expects to complete the structure during the 2025-26 school …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Andrew Lorinsor. Find the original story here. In a conversation with Justice Richard Bernstein, he confirmed that the ruling is going back to the courts on appeal for clarification. The initial ruling raised concerns among industry experts with the Michigan Restaurant …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball Saturday… At the Escanaba Invitational, Jeffers defeated Westwood 2-0 (25-16, 25-21), defeated Bark River Harris 2-0 (25-17, 25-16), lost to Forest Park 2-0 (26-27, 15-25) and tied Escanaba 1-1 (21-25, 25-18).  On the volleyball schedule …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, our preview of the November election continues: Host Todd VanDyke talks with the candidates for Portage Township Supervisor – challenger Brandon Scholie, and incumbent Bruce Peterson. Hear the discussions here. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Clerk about preparations for the November election, …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football last night… Calumet blanked Houghton 29-0. The Copper Kings opened the game with a 17-play drive that took more than 11 minutes off the clock, but was stopped at the one-yard line by the Houghton …