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Informing and educating the Upper Peninsula’s communities about human trafficking takes a lot of hard work and dedicated individuals. Tomorrow evening the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force will hold the organization’s quarterly membership meeting. And invites those interested in learning more about human trafficking challenges in the region to …

BHK’s little blue VW bug looked great in the Bridgefest Parade last Friday. Outfitted with great decorations and a banner celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary. Baraga Houghton Keweenaw Child Development will celebrate with the community next week and has even extended its deadline for individuals interested in joining them for …

Hancock will discontinue the use of Zoom during council meetings. Last night at the city council meeting councilors voted to discontinue the use of Zoom due to a lack of public participation with the online conference room. The city began using the tool during the pandemic and since has debated …

Even though Isle Royale might be one of the least visited national parks in the country. Residents of the Keweenaw Peninsula enjoy making trips to the nearby park. During the summer the National Park Service often offers chances for residents to enjoy a short trip on the Ranger III and …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. High School Two Hancock High School softball players have earned state-wide recognition. Brooke Koskela and Sadie Biekkola each received All State Honorable Mention status for Division IV softball from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. Softball In Copper Country Fast …

Spring has transitioned into summer officially. So there’s still plenty of time to get the garden bed under control. And plant some fantastic-looking native flowers, and plants in front of the house. Today Keweenaw Wild Ones will begin accepting orders for the native plant group’s annual summer plant sale. Keweenaw …

Walking around downtown Houghton it’s hard not to hear the wonderful sounds of local musicians picking a guitar or singing a tune. Tonight Good Times Music, a downtown music and instruments specialty business, will begin its summer concert series featuring local musicians at the Houghton Waterfront Pier. The Good Times …

Houghton County has authorized the collection of 2024 taxes based on the annual truth in the taxation report from the equalization department. Last night the Houghton County Board of Commissioners held the annual public hearing for truth in taxation before authorizing the collection of property taxes. Equalization Specialist Liz Anderson …

Copper Shores Outreach and Education will reschedule the Negaunee ASIST training in July. The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation’s Outreach and Education program will partner with West End Health Foundation to Host the Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training course in Negaunee. The training program teaches individuals about the signs to …

Summertime seems like a great time for an adventure. Whether that means exploring the Keweenaw or discovering a new book. This summer the Portage Lake district library has partnered with local school districts such as in Hancock and Houghton, to encourage kids to keep growing their reading skills. Over the …