Featured

The response to the Fifth Street fire was marked by fortuitous breaks early, and remarkable creativity as conditions worsened. Director of the Hancock Salvation Army Center Peter Mackin says, by coincidence, he was nearby as the fire broke out around 10:45 PM Friday, allowing him to be on scene and …

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 5th, from noon to 3:00 PM, when the Copper Range Historical Museum will host its Annual Open House. The event kicks off the summer season, which runs through August. Board President Jean Pemberton talks about the pandemic affected schedule. This summer, we will be …

Calumet High School standout Dean Loukus has been named Michigan’s “Mr. Hockey” for 2021. Loukus was selected from this year’s Dream Team members as the top player in the state by the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association.  Calumet coach Dan Giachino says Loukus is the first winner from the …

Hancock Central High School celebrated its honor students Wednesday, May 19th. Principal Chris Salani was master of ceremonies and presided over the auditorium with great news. Twenty-nine seniors were awarded scholarships at the event totaling over $109,000. That does not include the “Hancock Promise” award offered in conjunction with Finlandia …

High School On the high school baseball schedule today… • Jeffers plays at Houghton. Coverage begins at 3:40 on KBear 102 and KBear102.com. • Calumet welcomes Iron Mountain. • The Lake Linden-Hubbell game at L’Anse has been rescheduled to Wednesday. Wednesday’s Lakes game against Jeffers has been canceled. On the …

In a follow up to news first noted by Keweenaw Report, arson is suspected in the Calumet fire. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to avoid where the blaze broke out on Fifth Street Friday night. The area has been taped off and anyone found trespassing on the …

High School In high school baseball yesterday… • At the WestPAC baseball tournament, Houghton won its opening game against Negaunee, 6-0. Kade Farrell threw a no-hitter for the Gremlins. He walked just one batter. Houghton lost 16-1 to Iron Mountain in the championship game. • At the WestPAC softball tournament, …

Due to Friday night’s fire in the Village of Calumet, Michigan American Water is reporting that their system suffered from a significant drop in pressure. That has resulted in a boil water advisory being put into effect. Twelve departments responded to the Fifth Street blaze, utilizing hydrants at every available …

At roughly 10:30 Friday night, a fire started at 108 Fifth Street in Calumet, the former site of the Evergreen Inn and Parkside Restaurants. The blaze quickly spread to two neighboring buildings engulfing everything to the Portland Street intersection. 12 fire departments responded, from Ahmeek down to Houghton. Houghton County …

High School In high school baseball yesterday…• Lake Linden-Hubbell split its doubleheader against Ontonagon, dropping the first contest 14-3, and winning the nightcap 9-5. The WestPAC baseball tournament will be played today in Iron Mountain. Calumet will face the host Mountaineers at 11:00 Eastern time. Houghton will play Negaunee at …