For several government bodies at the state and local level, Thursday marks the return to pre-pandemic operations. Cities and townships have been able to hold public meetings virtually since last March, but that ended at midnight. Gatherings will need to be in-person to satisfy the Open Meetings Act from now …
Read More »Houghton Council reviews budget wish list
Houghton’s City Council met via Zoom Wednesday night to give members a chance to lay out a wish list of items they would like to see added to the budget for next fiscal year, or beyond. Manager Eric Waara reminded them that there will be federal funds coming in over …
Read More »Isle Royale reopening April 16th
Separate announcements from the National Park Service and the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau are heralding the reopening of Isle Royale National Park. Boating access points, trails, and campgrounds on the island will be available for public use beginning Friday, April 16th. Park staff need to evaluate the condition of …
Read More »Calumet Girls Advance to Hoops Quarterfinals – Thursday Sports Wrap
High School Calumet won the Division Three girls regional basketball title last night, defeating Saint Ignace 65-55 in overtime. The Copper Kings got off to a slow start, scoring just six points in the first quarter. They found their footing with 22 points in the second quarter, and led by …
Read More »Women advised to delay mammogram after vaccine
The Society of Breast Imaging has issued new guidance for women who have recently received the COVID-19 vaccine. After getting the Johnson and Johnson version, or the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna options, it is recommended that you avoid mammograms for four to six weeks. Western UP Health …
Read More »IRS warns about scam targeting colleges
The Internal Revenue Service posted a warning on its website Tuesday about a tax refund scam that targets college employees and students through .edu email addresses. The messages ask recipients to click a link provided in the body that redirects to data fields asking for sensitive information like your social …
Read More »Mud season use can damage recreation trails
Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is reminding bikers and hikers to treat trails gingerly in the coming weeks. As snows recede, water pools on dirt trails creating muddy conditions. The soft ground is malleable and can be damaged when used by mountain bikers or even those on foot. The DNR …
Read More »COVID-19 calms again throughout the Copper Country
COVID-19 activity has not fallen to the lows seen in late February and early March, but Tuesday’s update represents a significantly better situation than in recent reports. In Houghton, Baraga, and Keweenaw Counties there were only 18 new cases over the weekend. That stands in stark contrast to the nearly …
Read More »Grant application approved for Navy Street purchase
UPDATE: The City of Hancock has provided Keweenaw Report with the full presentation explaining the new logo and how it was designed. CoHancock-Logo-Concept-PresentationDownload The Hancock City Council held a snappy, 40-minute special session on Tuesday in which it approved three measures. It resolved a matter that had been tabled at …
Read More »Jeffers, Chassell Boys End Hoops Seasons – Wednesday Sports Wrap
High School In boys basketball tournament regional semifinals last night… • In Division Four, Chassell fell to Bessemer 69-55. • In Division Three, Jeffers’ season ended with a 71-50 loss to Iron Mountain. Johnny Schutz led the Jets with 21 points, and Christian Hocking added 17. Foster Wonders scored 34 …
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