Following Friday’s press conference, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its Interim Guidance for Contact Sports the next day. The document stops short of saying sports are the cause of increased transmission among the 10-19 year old age group. It notes that there has been a 105 …
Read More »Tech celebrates World Water Day
Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center is joining with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for an extended World Water Day slate of events. It kicked off last Thursday, with a community art gallery inspired by the question, “What does water mean to you?” There was also an extended discussion on …
Read More »Narcotics selling at a premium in the Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team has racked up an impressive string of drug arrests in recent months. Lieutenant Timothy Sholander says that a large percentage of the investigations his team deals with involves product coming from other places. As such, the investigations are often conducted at the state, or …
Read More »Attorney General orders arrest of restaurant owner
A scene in Holland Friday morning offers a glimpse into what the Cafe Rosetta situation was on the verge of becoming. Just before 6:00, the owner of Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria was apprehended by Michigan State Police and booked into jail. She will serve 93 days in prison and must …
Read More »Little Brothers planning Easter meals
Easter meals will be available for those who spend the holiday alone. Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly of Upper Michigan is keeping in place safety precautions that allowed it to deliver Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners across the Copper Country late last year, which means the help it is …
Read More »Girls Hoops Tourney Begins Tonight – Monday Sports Wrap
High School The girls high school basketball tournament begins tonight…• In Division Four quarterfinal action, Chassell plays at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City.• In Division Three quarterfinals, L’Anse entertains Ishpeming. Negaunee plays at Westwood. Hancock visits Jeffers – coverage begins at 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.• In Division Two semifinals, Houghton …
Read More »Calumet Claims Regional Hockey Title – Sunday Sports Wrap
High School Calumet defeated Houghton 3-1 to win the regional hockey title Saturday. After a scoreless first period, Nolan Sturos gave the Copper Kings a brief lead in the second stanza. Landon Stevens tied the game 45 seconds later. Dean Loukas’ goal early in the third period was the game-winner, …
Read More »Calumet Girls Finish Unbeaten Regular Season – Saturday Sports Wrap
High School In girls basketball last night… • Calumet completed an unbeaten regular season with a 61-21 victory over Gwinn. Nine Copper Kings scored, led by Alexis Strom with 16 points, and Elli Djerf with 15. Calumet has a first-round bye in the playoffs, and will open tournament play Wednesday against …
Read More »Michigan Tech group looking for community help
Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action members are looking for local homeowners to shelter young fruit trees until they can be planted after the ground thaws. It is not uncommon for gardeners to begin projects indoors due to the short growing season, but this will go beyond that. Member Cameron Whiteside …
Read More »Rapid testing required for high school athletes April 2nd
During a Friday morning press conference, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said that they could confirm COVID-19 outbreaks tied to high school athletic events. Khaldun announced a new Epidemic Order from her department. Due to the many outbreaks linked to sports, …
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